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

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Just as our favorite married couple is getting settled in New Jersey, Grim Reaper, Black Talon, and Nekra arrive without a housewarming gift. Plus, where's Wonder Man?

July 2, 1985
THE VISION AND SCARLET WITCH #1 (V2)
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A dazed Iron Man and a concerned Hawkeye are talking. IRON MAN: I'll head in the other direction after I rest a bit! HAWKEYE: You feelin' okay? IRON MAN: I've felt better! Ultron did knock me out, but one thing I've learned lately is that I've got to be the hero, not the armor! I'll keep going!
November 18, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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This annual introduces readers to what the Marvel universe has to offer in 1985, including a one-page intro to a new California-based Avengers team.

July 1, 1985
MARVEL AGE Annual #1
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PANEL ONE Hawkeye and Mockingbird are walking outside on the compound. CAPTION: Meanwhile, in Palos Verdes... MOCKINGBIRD: So how does it feel to be a big cheese at last, Hawky-poo? HAWKEYE: Better'n it does to be called Hawky-poo, Mrs. Mockingbird Barton! PANEL TWO Mockingbird touches Hawkeye's nose affectionately. MOCKINGBIRD: Oooh, aren't you formal? HAWKEYE: Gotta be formal when you're headin' up a major new wave in the annals of the Avengers! MOCKINGBIRD: Whatever that means--! PANEL THREE Wonder Man is seeing carrying a large tree on his shoulder (Commando-style!). HAWKEYE: We've got Wonder Man, who's finally finding his place in the scheme of things! MOCKINGBIRD: Yeah, his adventures with us have given him the confidence he's needed to go with those incredible muscles! PANEL FOUR Hawkeye and Mockingbird enter the mansion and Iron Man and Hank Pym are there. HAWKEYE: We've got the original Iron Man, back to old self-- MOCKINGBIRD: --And Hank Pym, who may not be a superhero anymore, but is still a solid link to the Avengers tradition that I'm still learning! HAWKEYE: And we've got Tigra--! PANEL FIVE They enter another room where Tigra is sitting on a big pillow looking out the window. HAWKEYE: Well, every group needs somebody ya have to keep an eye on--! MOCKINGBIRD: Yes -- and since they made you chairman, the slot was open--! PANEL SIX Hawkeye and Mockingbird looking at one another. HAWKEYE: Yuk yuk yuk! Well, just you wait and see who this chairman's gonna tap for our sixth member--! MOCKINGBIRD: I think Mother Teresa's busy this week--! PANEL SEVEN Hank Pym is holding out a phone for Hawkeye and Mockingbird, who are walking out the door. PYM: Phone for you, Hawkeye! HAWKEYE: Later for that, Hank--We're goin' for tacos!
November 17, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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It's time to look at all the West Coast Avengers' appearances during the first monthly series' run (1985-1993).

We got a lot of books to cover, so let's get started, shall we?

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A picture of Hank Pym standing and thinking: It's time...!
November 17, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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"GO WEST perfectly combines the happiness of reading these comics years ago with the 'what is going on now?!' of going through them now." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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November 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Next week, we'll start a new thread looking at all of the West Coast Avengers appearances outside of the main book between 1985 and 1993.

Thanks for reading!

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Hank Pym is holding out a phone for Hawkeye and Mockingbird, who are walking out the door. PYM: Phone for you, Hawkeye! HAWKEYE: Later for that, Hank--We're goin' for tacos!
November 14, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Some corrections:

- I originally said the team appeared in 5 different books (11 issues total). Two of those issues came out as the limited series was running, so it's actually 4 different books (9 issues total).

- I put in the wrong release date for ROM #66. It was February 5, 1985.
November 14, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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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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Cap arrives at the West Coast Avengers compound to get a ride back east. But before he can get a quinjet, he needs to deal with Armadillo and the Beyonder.

April 30, 1985 - CAPTAIN AMERICA #308
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PANEL ONE Mockingbird and Hawkeye are running toward Captain America somewhere on the West Coast Avengers compound. HAWKEYE: Cap! You ol' sonuvagun! Thought you'd pull a fast one and sneak up on us unannounced, huh? CAP: That was the general idea, Hawkeye. I was curious how security differed between east and west coast Avengers headquarters and thought I'd check it out firsthand. CAP: Hello, Mockingbird! MOCKINGBIRD: Hi, Captain! PANEL TWO Hawkeye and Cap are shaking hands while Mockingbird stands between them. HAWKEYE: Well, we knew it was you the moment the hidden monitors spotted you hopping over the fence! We'll have to do something about our detainment devices, considering how far an old-timer like you got! CAP: Well, I tried not to damage anything. HAWKEYE: Sure is great seeing you, Cap. MOCKINGBIRD: I'll say.
November 14, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Shaman of Alpha Flight has the cure that Rhodes needs to eliminate his mysterious headaches, but is he willing to make the sacrifice? Meanwhile, Hawkeye convinces Tony Stark to build a new suit of armor.

March 19, 1985 - IRON MAN #195
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PANEL ONE Hawkeye is walking away from Tony Stark towards Mockingbird. HAWKEYE: See you at dinner, Tony. PANEL TWO Mockingbird and Hawkeye are standing and talking. MOCKINGBIRD: How'd it go, Hawky? HAWKEYE: Hard to say. He's pretty much a closed item these days. But I did detect a gleam in his eye when he mentioned ideas. HAWKEYE: I think he'll build another armor, Mockingbird, m'love.
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Jim Rhodes meets with Hank Pym to get help for his mysterious malady. Meanwhile, the West Coast Avengers are desperately trying to find the original Iron Man!

February 12, 1985 - IRON MAN #194
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Mockingbird and Hawkeye are on the quinjet. Mockingbird is looking out the window. MOCKINGBIRD: ...There's no end to it. And Tony Stark's just one man... HAWKEYE: Yeah. He's going to be tough to spot.
November 12, 2025 at 6:39 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. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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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 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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It's the end of an era as ROM finally neutralizes the Dire Wraith threat on Earth.

February 15, 1985 - ROM #66
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ROM is surrounded by happy Marvel heroes like the Avengers and the X-Men, including Hawkeye, Tigra, Wonder Man, and Iron Man. CAPTION: Then, all assembled before him cheer ROM, Spaceknight as savior of the Earth!
October 30, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Tigra crash lands somewhere in the Pacific and must deal with a giant mutated dinosaur. Hawkeye and Mockingbird are on the way to help, but why won't Tony Stark?

January 15, 1985 - IRON MAN #193
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PANEL ONE: A close up of Tigra's face. CAPTION: A hundred yards ahead... TIGRA: (thinking) Here it comes -- the thing that knocked me out of the sky. It'll slaughter a lot of innocent villagers -- PANEL TWO: Tigra is running up a hill towards a large green mutated dinosaur with horns. TIGRA: (thinking) --unless I do something! PANEL THREE: Tigra jumps up and grabs a tree branch. TIGRA: (thinking) 'Course a girl might ask -- PANEL FOUR: Tigra swings up from the banch towards the large dinosaur. TIGRA: (thinking) --What can I do? The answer is-- PANEL FOUR: Tigra slams into the dinosaur with her feet. TIGRA: (thinking) --The best I can!
October 29, 2025 at 6:24 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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Wraithworld is almost here! And ROM is powerless to stop it. That is, until the entire Marvel universe shows up to help!

January 8, 1985 - ROM #65
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(Note: My comic book loves come together: ROM and the WCA!)

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Big panel with the West Coast Avengers and the X-Men running towards danger. From left to right: Tigra, Wonder Man (still in his limited series uniform), Mockingbird, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Colossus, Kitty Pryde (?), Professor X, Nightcrawler, Rogue, and Wolverine. CAPTION: And so do the Earth's mightiest heroes leap into battle while following fast upon their heels come other, no less powerful teams. CAPTION: The West Coast Avengers! CAPTION: The uncanny X-Men! Art by Steve Ditko and P. Craig Russell
October 27, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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The team confronts the Vision. Will they be able to stop his plan to control the world?

January 8, 1985 - AVENGERS #254
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Wonder Man, Hawkeye, Tigra and Mockingbird are in the quinjet. The angle is from behind Wonder Man who is sitting in the back. The rest of the team is turning to look at him. CAPTION: Within that craft, four more Avengers snap to attention. WONDER MAN: There's Cap's signal, Hawkeye... My cue to move out. I guess the Vision isn't going to make this easy for us. HAWKEYE: Whatever happens, Wonder Man, we'll be waiting here to back you up. MOCKINGBIRD: This is all so bizarre! I wish we'd been able to contact Iron Man. If the Vision's really gone off the deep end, we may need his power. TIGRA: I hope not, Mockingbird.
October 24, 2025 at 6:35 AM