Avengers #45 (460)

In "Life During Wartime," the Avengers face a new threat as General McGinty outlines defense strategies against Kang, testing the team's resolve. Warbird shares her growing unease about the Triune with Triathlon, hinting at deeper tensions within the ranks. Written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by Manuel Garcia, with inks by Bob Layton and colors by Tom Smith, this 2001 issue captures the squad at a critical juncture, all under Andy Kubert’s striking cover.