Avengers Epic Collection #23

In "An Epic Adventure," Captain America is pulled through time in search of the missing Vision, landing in ancient Mesopotamia where he joins forces with the legendary Gilgamesh and encounters a young Sersi. The story weaves myth and heroism across ages, blending the timeless clash of power and purpose with the quiet moments that define a hero.

In "Repercussions," the Starjammers return to Earth under the pretense of visiting former teammate Binary, only to find themselves entangled in a deadly mission orchestrated by Galen-Kor. While the crew reunites with old allies at Avengers Mansion, Raza slips away to confront the Black Knight in a brutal, personal duel that threatens to end in blood.

In "Retribution!", the Avengers are thrown into chaos when Raza fatally stabs the Black Knight, sparking a violent clash with the bewildered Starjammers. As Raza and Ch'od vanish, the team scrambles to save their fallen comrade—only to pursue Raza, driven by fury and confusion. Binary, a former Starjammer, steps in to confront Raza, uncovering a shocking truth: he was manipulated by the Kree, promised his son’s return in exchange for the Black Knight’s life.

In "Death In a Gathering Place," a dying alternate Black Panther known as Coal Tiger faces a grim choice as the Gatherers prepare to harvest his life force to save him—by killing the original Wakandan. When the Swordsman intervenes to stop the ritual, Coal Tiger’s final moments are marked by betrayal and regret, leaving the Avengers to confront the Gatherers and capture the conflicted Swordsman.

In "The Night Visitors," the Avengers confront an unexpected rift when they confirm the Swordsman’s origins in an alternate reality. A formal dinner at Avengers Mansion takes a sudden turn when the Watcher appears alongside one of Magneto’s Acolytes, drawn to investigate Luna’s presence.