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Cover: Jimmy Cheung & John Dell

Avengers: The Initiative #5

Oct 2007 · Marvel · 2.99 USD; 3.75 CAD
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“Secret Weapons”

In "Secret Weapons," Gyrich assembles a covert strike team to rescue the Initiative trainees captured by the Hulk in Manhattan. With Trauma finally mastering his abilities, he faces off against the raging giant—though not without cost. Written by Dan Slott and illustrated by Stefano Caselli, this high-stakes mission blends tense action with the growing tension among the Initiative's ranks, all under a cover by Jimmy Cheung and John Dell.

writer Dan Slott · artist, inker Stefano Caselli · colorist Daniele Rudoni · letterer Virtual Calligraphy · letterer Joe Caramagna · cover Jimmy Cheung, John Dell

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writer Dan Slott
artist, inker Stefano Caselli
letterer Joe Caramagna
cover pencils Jimmy Cheung
cover inks John Dell

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Gyrich puts together a small strike force to invade Manhattan and rescue the Initiative trainees who have been captured by the Hulk. Trauma, now in control of his powers, goes toe-to-toe with the Hulk (but loses).

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