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Commentary, random panels, and covers from Marvel's West Coast Avengers.

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November 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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That's a wrap on all of the West Coast Avengers appearances between the end of the original limited series and the start of the first ongoing.

You made an effort to shine a light on the team before the new series began.

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The covers for AVENGERS #250 AVENGERS #253 AVENGERS #254 ROM #65 ROM #66 IRON MAN #193 IRON MAN #194 IRON MAN #195 CAPTAIN AMERICA #308
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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This issue came out 33 years ago today.

The team must deal with Wonder Man who now sees himself as a new hero ready to fix an insane world. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

#westcoastavengers #comicbook #comicsky #avengers #avengerswestcoast #johnbyrne
The cover for WONDER MAN #17 (Volume 2), which came out on November 10, 1992. Writer: Gerard Jones Penciler: Jeff Johnson Inker: Dan Panosian and Mark McKenna
November 10, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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This issue came out 36 years ago today.

With the team split up on opposite sides of the country, it's up to Wonder Man, U.S. Agent, Iron Man, and Torch to deal with the Mole Man's attack on Los Angeles. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The cover for AVENGERS WEST COAST #54 (Volume 2), which came out on November 7, 1989. Writer: John Byrne Penciler: John Byrne Inker: Paul Ryan
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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This issue came out 35 years ago today.

Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Tigra accidentally stumble upon Ultron 13's secret lair. Unfortunately, Ultron 13 is ready for them! 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The cover for AVENGERS WEST COAST #66 (Volume 2), which came out on November 6, 1990. Writer: Roy and Dann Thomas Penciler: Paul Ryan/Rick Levine Inker: Danny Bulanadi/Keith Williams
November 6, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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This issue came out 35 years ago today.

Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Tigra accidentally stumble upon Ultron 13's secret lair. Unfortunately, Ultron 13 is ready for them! 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

#westcoastavengers #comicbook #comicsky #avengers #avengerswestcoast #ultron
The cover for AVENGERS WEST COAST #66 (Volume 2), which came out on November 6, 1990. Writer: Roy and Dann Thomas Penciler: Paul Ryan/Rick Levine Inker: Danny Bulanadi/Keith Williams
November 6, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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This issue came out 34 years ago today.

Filming begins for "The Night Shift Takes Hollywood" with Wonder Man! The team coordinates an offensive. But can they trust Wonder Man? 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The cover for AVENGERS WEST COAST #78 (Volume 2), which came out on November 5, 1991. Writer: Roy and Dann Thomas Penciler: David Ross Inker: Tim Dzon
November 5, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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This issue came out 40 years ago today.

While a separated Bruce Banner is in a coma, Avengers from both coasts must deal with the Hulk. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The cover for THE INCREDIBLE HULK #316, which came out on November 5, 1985. Writer/artist: John Byrne
November 5, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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This issue came out 33 years ago today.

Ultron's attack on the compound is cut short thanks to the Vision. However, the team can't possibly imagine the horror that awaits them when Ultron's ultimate plan is revealed...
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The cover for AVENGERS WEST COAST #90 (Volume 2), which came out on November 3, 1992. Writer: Roy and Dann Thomas Penciler: David Ross Inker: Tim Dzon
November 3, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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This issue came out 38 years ago today.

Wonder Man is kidnapped by an alien race called the Sligs. When the team arrives to help, they are each put to the test against the Examiner. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The cover for WEST COAST AVENGERS #30 (Volume 2), which came out on November 3, 1987. Writer: Al Milgrom Layouts: Al Milgrom Finished art: Mike Machlan
November 3, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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This issue came out 32 years ago on this date.

This is it! Although we've come to the end of the road. Still I can't let go. It's unnatural! You belong to me! I belong to you!
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The cover for AVENGERS WEST COAST #102 (Volume 2), which came out on November 2, 1993. Writer: Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning Penciler: David Ross Inker: Tim Dzon
November 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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This issue came out 37 years ago yesterday.

The Vision is missing! Wanda knows something is amiss, but before she can tell the team, Ultron attacks. Will the team survive John Byrne?
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The cover for WEST COAST AVENGERS #42 (Volume 2), which came out on November 1, 1988. Writer: John Byrne Penciler: John Byrne Inker: Mike Machlan
November 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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This issue came out 7 years ago on this date.

It’s close encounters of the very large and destructive kind as the West Coast Avengers try to save the day from B-movie-monster-sized threats roaming Los Angeles!
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The cover for WEST COAST AVENGERS #3 (Volume 3), which came out on October 31, 2018. Writer: Kelly Thompson Artist: Stefano Caselli
October 31, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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This issue came out 48 years today.

The team confronts the villainous Sunstroke, Gila, Butte, and Cactus (hey, the villains can't all be winners!) while HANK PYM CAREFULLY PREPARES TO END HIS LIFE!
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The cover for WEST COAST AVENGERS #17 (Volume 2), which came out on October 28, 1987. Writer: Steve Englehart Penciler: Al Milgrom Inker: Joe Sinnott
October 28, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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The Vision is getting ready to take over the world. But are the two Avengers teams too busy to notice?

December 11, 1984 - AVENGERS #253
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Tigra foot is hanging in the air while Hawkeye is standing in the background. TIGRA: Uhn...uhn...uhn... HAWKEYE: Tigra, do you have to do that here?
October 23, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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This issue came out 50 years today.

Wonder Man makes out with Tigra. Hank makes out with Tigra. Hawkeye and Mockingbird make out. This issues all about kissing! Oh, and there's a werewolf too! 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The cover for WEST COAST AVENGERS #5 (Volume 2), which came out on October 22, 1985. Writer: Steve Englehart Penciler: Al Milgrom Inker: Joe Sinnott
October 22, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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The team helps Iron Man take care of Goliath.

July 3, 1984
IRON MAN Annual #7
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Opening splash page. Stan Lee presents: WHEN GIANTS WALK THE EARTH CAPTION: Late afternoon in the Los Angeles headquarters of the West Coast Avengers, as the newest branch of Earth's mightiest heroes go about the time-honored ritual of setting up house... The team (Hawkeye, Wonder Man, Mockingbird, Iron Man, and Tigra) are standing in a large room. Wonder Man and Iron Man are carrying a huge machine. HAWKEYE: On second thought, guys, maybe that new global radar module ought to be over there by the communication console. MOCKINGBIRD: You know, sport, that's what I love most about you -- your decisiveness! TIGRA: Second thought?! That's the fifth time you've changed your mind in ten minutes. That's a five-ton piece of machinery you got there-- not a living room sofa!
October 20, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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There's a 10-month gap between the end of the original WCA limited series and the start of the monthly book.

During that time, the WCA would appear in five different books (11 issues total) to establish their place in the Marvel universe.

Starting next week, we'll be looking at those appearances.
This is the final panel in WEST COAST AVENGERS #4 (Volume 1). Hawkeye is standing with Iron Man, Tigra, Wonder Man, and Mockingbird, and he's saying, "Once an Avenger, always an Avenger!" The caption reads: The saga of the West Coast Avengers is just beginning! For their further adventures, see AVENGERS #250 ...on sale in two weeks!
October 17, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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This issue came out today in 1989.

The Avengers' Hydro-Base has been destroyed! Before they can assess the damage, Freedom Force pays a visit. Unfortunately for our heroes, it isn't a friendly house call. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

#westcoastavengers #comicbook #comicsky #avengers
The cover for AVENGERS #312, which came out on October 17, 1989. Writer: John Byrne Penciler: Paul Ryan Inker: Tom Palmer
October 17, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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The Vision reaches out to the West Coast Avengers for help and gets a recording instead.

AVENGERS #249 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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PANEL ONE The Vision is standing before machine with a screen. CAPTION: Back at the Avengers Mansion... VISION (thinking): This unnatural weather has normal communication channels totally disrupted! I've been unable to raise a single reserve Avenger! VISION (thinking): I must switch to the satellite link... call in our West Coast Avengers team! PANEL TWO Hawkeye appears on the screen. CAPTION: But... HAWKEYE: This is a recording (SKWAK) unavailable during this current emergency! Please leave your message and (SKNNK-KRZXZ-ZZK)
October 16, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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Hawkeye checks in with the Wasp and lets her know that the future West Coast Avengers finally has a headquarters in sunny California.

AVENGERS #246 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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Hawkeye is standing in the middle of a large room in the new WCA headquarters. Construction workers and engineers wearing hardhats and labcoats are hard at work doing renovation. PANEL ONE HAWKEYE (by phone): Never better, Jan. We found a great new place for our new California base... used to belong to an old silent film star, though I doubt that she'd recognize the lower levels after what we've done to'em! HAWKEYE: Yeah, we contracted the renovation through our ol' buddy, Bill Foster! He's put together a crew of freelancers who used to work for him at the old Stark International -- PANEL TWO HAWKEYE: -- And they've been really working miracles! Mockingbird and I expect to have this place up and running in a matter of hours! The Wasp is on the phone. It's a profile shot of her face holding a phone. WASP: Oh, that's great, Hawkeye! Yes, I can't wait to see the place!* WASP: The Vision isn't here, but I expect him back later. I'll tell him you called! Uh-huh... You, too! G'bye! CAPTION: * You can see more in the first issue of West Coast Avnegers, on sale in just two weeks!
October 15, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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While the Avengers are dealing with the Dire Wraiths, Clint and Bobbi arrive in Los Angeles to find a new home for a new team with a little help from Bill Foster.

AVENGERS #244 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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At the airport, Bill Foster doesn't realize who Clint and Bobbi are without their costumes on. PANEL ONE Clint is flashing his Avengers membership card to Bill. CLINT: In these clothes, probably not! Barton's the name, avengin's my game! This's my wife, Bobbi. BOBBI: Hi! BILL: Hawkeye! I should've known you'd be traveling incognito! Here, let me take one of your bags! PANEL TWO The three of them are leaving the airport. The costumed versions of Clint and Bobbi can be seen in a reflection. Bill has no reflection, which means he's a vampire (probably not). BILL: I've checked the real estate scene, and I have some leads for you! CLINT: Good! We want to set up shop out here fast! BILL: It shouldn't take long! Avengers, welcome to L.A.!
October 14, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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After the Avengers return from the Secret War, Vision makes some big changes to the team, including the creation of the West Coast Avengers.

AVENGERS #243 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The Vision is standing and holding a gavel. He is saying, "Why, no one, Hawkeye! I quite agree that a regular group of six Avengers is the optimal working unit. However, I also believe that it is in the best interest of the Avengers to expand... Which is why I propose we do by setting up an affiliated team on the west coast."
October 13, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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John Byrne first flirted with the West Coast Avengers in May of 1986 with Fantastic Four #293, three years before his WCA run. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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She-Hulk is out in the desert with Wonder Man, Iron Man, and Tigra. She-Hulk is talking to Wyatt Wingfoot on viewscreen while Wonder Man is in the background carrying heavy machinery over his head.
October 9, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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A John Byrne drawing of a She-Hulk/West Coast Avengers crossover. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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An image of She-Hulk walking past the West Coast Avengers in a bikini with a towel over her shoulder. Hawkeye: She-Hulk... You've come to join the West Coast Avengers? She-Hulk: Nah... I just came to use the beach!
October 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM