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Avengers (1998) (Old Trades)
Avengers: Supreme Justice
Marvel's premiere super hero team, the Avengers, is currently experiencing a creative and sales renaissance unlike anything in Marvel's long history. To help satisfy the demand for all things Avengers, we`ve decided to collect the finest adventures of the current incarnation of the team.
Assembled by fan favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Pirez, heavy hitters Captain America, Thor and Iron Man are joined by the Scarlet Witch, the Vision and Warbird. The squad has also taken on junior trainees Justice and Firestar, former members of the teen super hero team, the New Warriors. Together, this roster of all-stars faces off against the evil might of the alien Kree Empire. Then it's a face-off against the Squadron Supreme, who are under the control of the maniacal Imus Champion.
Collects Avengers vol. 3, #5-7, Annual 1998; Iron Man #7; Captain America #8; Quicksilver #10
304 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2001
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About the author
Kurt Busiek
1,859 books626 followersKurt Busiek is an American comic book writer notable for his work on the Marvels limited series, his own title Astro City, and his four-year run on Avengers.
Busiek did not read comics as a youngster, as his parents disapproved of them. He began to read them regularly around the age of 14, when he picked up a copy of Daredevil #120. This was the first part of a continuity-heavy four-part story arc; Busiek was drawn to the copious history and cross-connections with other series. Throughout high school and college, he and future writer Scott McCloud practiced making comics. During this time, Busiek also had many letters published in comic book letter columns, and originated the theory that the Phoenix was a separate being who had impersonated Jean Grey, and that therefore Grey had not died—a premise which made its way from freelancer to freelancer, and which was eventually used in the comics.
During the last semester of his senior year, Busiek submitted some sample scripts to editor Dick Giordano at DC Comics. None of them sold, but they did get him invitations to pitch other material to DC editors, which led to his first professional work, a back-up story in Green Lantern #162 (Mar. 1983).
Busiek has worked on a number of different titles in his career, including Arrowsmith, The Avengers, Icon, Iron Man, The Liberty Project, Ninjak, The Power Company, Red Tornado, Shockrockets, Superman: Secret Identity, Thunderbolts, Untold Tales of Spider-Man, JLA, and the award-winning Marvels and the Homage Comics title Kurt Busiek's Astro City.
In 1997, Busiek began a stint as writer of Avengers alongside artist George Pérez. Pérez departed from the series in 2000, but Busiek continued as writer for two more years, collaborating with artists Alan Davis, Kieron Dwyer and others. Busiek's tenure culminated with the "Kang Dynasty" storyline. In 2003, Busiek re-teamed with Perez to create the JLA/Avengers limited series.
In 2003, Busiek began a new Conan series for Dark Horse Comics, which he wrote for four years.
In December 2005 Busiek signed a two-year exclusive contract with DC Comics. During DC's Infinite Crisis event, he teamed with Geoff Johns on a "One Year Later" eight-part story arc (called Up, Up and Away) that encompassed both Superman titles. In addition, he began writing the DC title Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis from issues 40-49. Busiek was the writer of Superman for two years, before followed by James Robinson starting from Superman #677. Busiek wrote a 52-issue weekly DC miniseries called Trinity, starring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Each issue (except for issue #1) featured a 12-page main story by Busiek, with art by Mark Bagley, and a ten-page backup story co-written by Busiek and Fabian Nicieza, with art from various artists, including Tom Derenick, Mike Norton and Scott McDaniel.
Busiek's work has won him numerous awards in the comics industry, including the Harvey Award for Best Writer in 1998 and the Eisner Award for Best Writer in 1999. In 1994, with Marvels, he won Best Finite Series/Limited Series Eisner Award and the Best Continuing or Limited Series Harvey Award; as well as the Harvey Award for Best Single Issue or Story (for Marvels #4) in 1995. In 1996, with Astro City, Busiek won both the Eisner and Harvey awards for Best New Series. He won the Best Single Issue/Single Story Eisner three years in a row from 1996–1998, as well as in 2004. Busiek won the Best Continuing Series Eisner Award in 1997–1998, as well as the Best Serialized Story award in 1998. In addition, Astro City was awarded the 1996 Best Single Issue or Story Harvey Award, and the 1998 Harvey Award for Best Continuing or Limited Series.
Busiek was given the 1998 and 1999 Comics Buyer's Guide Awards for Favorite Writer, with additional nominations in 1997 and every year from 2000 to 2004. He has also received numerous Squiddy Awards, having been selected as favorite writer four years in a row from 1995 to 1998,
Busiek did not read comics as a youngster, as his parents disapproved of them. He began to read them regularly around the age of 14, when he picked up a copy of Daredevil #120. This was the first part of a continuity-heavy four-part story arc; Busiek was drawn to the copious history and cross-connections with other series. Throughout high school and college, he and future writer Scott McCloud practiced making comics. During this time, Busiek also had many letters published in comic book letter columns, and originated the theory that the Phoenix was a separate being who had impersonated Jean Grey, and that therefore Grey had not died—a premise which made its way from freelancer to freelancer, and which was eventually used in the comics.
During the last semester of his senior year, Busiek submitted some sample scripts to editor Dick Giordano at DC Comics. None of them sold, but they did get him invitations to pitch other material to DC editors, which led to his first professional work, a back-up story in Green Lantern #162 (Mar. 1983).
Busiek has worked on a number of different titles in his career, including Arrowsmith, The Avengers, Icon, Iron Man, The Liberty Project, Ninjak, The Power Company, Red Tornado, Shockrockets, Superman: Secret Identity, Thunderbolts, Untold Tales of Spider-Man, JLA, and the award-winning Marvels and the Homage Comics title Kurt Busiek's Astro City.
In 1997, Busiek began a stint as writer of Avengers alongside artist George Pérez. Pérez departed from the series in 2000, but Busiek continued as writer for two more years, collaborating with artists Alan Davis, Kieron Dwyer and others. Busiek's tenure culminated with the "Kang Dynasty" storyline. In 2003, Busiek re-teamed with Perez to create the JLA/Avengers limited series.
In 2003, Busiek began a new Conan series for Dark Horse Comics, which he wrote for four years.
In December 2005 Busiek signed a two-year exclusive contract with DC Comics. During DC's Infinite Crisis event, he teamed with Geoff Johns on a "One Year Later" eight-part story arc (called Up, Up and Away) that encompassed both Superman titles. In addition, he began writing the DC title Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis from issues 40-49. Busiek was the writer of Superman for two years, before followed by James Robinson starting from Superman #677. Busiek wrote a 52-issue weekly DC miniseries called Trinity, starring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Each issue (except for issue #1) featured a 12-page main story by Busiek, with art by Mark Bagley, and a ten-page backup story co-written by Busiek and Fabian Nicieza, with art from various artists, including Tom Derenick, Mike Norton and Scott McDaniel.
Busiek's work has won him numerous awards in the comics industry, including the Harvey Award for Best Writer in 1998 and the Eisner Award for Best Writer in 1999. In 1994, with Marvels, he won Best Finite Series/Limited Series Eisner Award and the Best Continuing or Limited Series Harvey Award; as well as the Harvey Award for Best Single Issue or Story (for Marvels #4) in 1995. In 1996, with Astro City, Busiek won both the Eisner and Harvey awards for Best New Series. He won the Best Single Issue/Single Story Eisner three years in a row from 1996–1998, as well as in 2004. Busiek won the Best Continuing Series Eisner Award in 1997–1998, as well as the Best Serialized Story award in 1998. In addition, Astro City was awarded the 1996 Best Single Issue or Story Harvey Award, and the 1998 Harvey Award for Best Continuing or Limited Series.
Busiek was given the 1998 and 1999 Comics Buyer's Guide Awards for Favorite Writer, with additional nominations in 1997 and every year from 2000 to 2004. He has also received numerous Squiddy Awards, having been selected as favorite writer four years in a row from 1995 to 1998,
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February 23, 2022
The Squadron Supreme are back and, of course, are being mind controlled again. Then the Kree want revenge for when the Avengers killed the Supreme Intelligence during Avengers: Operation: Galactic Storm and a new Lunatic Legion is born. They are experimenting on humans in order to attempt to turn them all into Kree. And they are going to use an out of control Warbird (Carol Danvers) to do it. The former Ms. Marvel is suffering from alcoholism and begins her descent to rock bottom. There's some good stuff here. George Perez's art is always incredible and the crossover is very good as well.
March 4, 2016
The Kree Supreme Intelligence is back and it's mad. Uh-oh. The Squadron Supreme shows up and they're mind-controlled because apparently that's their thing. Also -- and this for me is the highlight of the arc -- Carol's drinking problem begins to be a horrible problem, there is a truly emotional conversation with Tony, and Carol leaves the team. I think putting her on trial was maybe a bad way to handle this, but also the Avengers have a bad track record of dealing with team alcoholism. (I refer you to Iron Man, in which Steve attempts to yell Tony into sobriety and when that fails Tony is drunk and homeless in a blizzard.) Anyway. I didn't care much for the action, but A+ emotional plot. This is how I like my superhero soap opera.
Reading note: If you're reading this on Marvel Unlimited you can currently read everything except the Quicksilver issue, so you're missing part 3/4 of Live Kree or Die. Which is frustrating.
Reading note: If you're reading this on Marvel Unlimited you can currently read everything except the Quicksilver issue, so you're missing part 3/4 of Live Kree or Die. Which is frustrating.
June 9, 2013
A hard lesson learned by Warbird/ Ms. Marvel, her alcoholism jeopardized the team and several innocents. I liked that Iron Man revealed that he also suffered from that addiction and that they revealed the loss Carol felt from her encounter with Rogue. The team shows many vulnerabilities and flaws especially in Scarlet Witch and Hawkeye. This sort of puts a new human perspective on the characters. The Supreme Squadron is an interesting alternate team that seems to be a thorn in the Avengers' sides. I am not sure which posed a greater threat the rogue Kree or the Squadron. The images used to associate with the Kree were somewhat terrifying especially the internment camp in Florida. I like that this was written in part by George Perez.
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January 7, 2022
2.5 rounded up. The art is amazing, the covers especially on these issues is breath taking.
The story is very weak however, very silver age-y in all the worse ways and I really don’t like Carol Danver’s character arc, she deserves better.
The story is very weak however, very silver age-y in all the worse ways and I really don’t like Carol Danver’s character arc, she deserves better.
November 15, 2024
🌟 4/5
An older comic I owned but it turned out to be really good. It felt very much like an Avengers story but with a much wider reach. I really enjoyed Warbird’s addiction storyline, it felt like something I never expected from a comic book but showcased the severity of addiction. I also really enjoyed the Squadron Supreme, I only really know about them from the EMH cartoon but this definitely added a layer to them. All of the Avengers I felt had a great arc from beginning to end. It was cool to finally read something more grounded in the continuity as opposed to all the event and AU storylines I’ve been reading.
An older comic I owned but it turned out to be really good. It felt very much like an Avengers story but with a much wider reach. I really enjoyed Warbird’s addiction storyline, it felt like something I never expected from a comic book but showcased the severity of addiction. I also really enjoyed the Squadron Supreme, I only really know about them from the EMH cartoon but this definitely added a layer to them. All of the Avengers I felt had a great arc from beginning to end. It was cool to finally read something more grounded in the continuity as opposed to all the event and AU storylines I’ve been reading.
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January 5, 2009
Effing Sweet.
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