Giant-Size Avengers #1
In *Giant-Size Avengers #1* (1974), a mysterious wave of animal attacks plunges Earth into chaos, leading to a startling discovery at the Jeffersonian Institute—rays from Jupiter are behind the rampage. With the Human Torch, Sun Girl, and Captain America present, the team races to uncover the truth as the Torch journeys to the red planet, only to face the Jovians and their enigmatic leader, Kleezar. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Mike Sekowsky, with inks by Vince Alascia, the issue’s cover by Rich Buckler and John Romita captures the cosmic stakes of a story that redefines the Avengers’ reach—literally.
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Animals by the thousands start attacking and killing people for unknown reasons. At the Jeffersonian institute, with the Human Torch, Sun Girl and Captain America in attendance, scientists announce the cause is rays from Jupiter. The Torch flies to Jupiter and is attacked by the Jovians and their leader Kleezar. The Torch destroys the edge of a fiery pool which then "drowns" Kleezar. As the Torch returns to Earth his flame goes out, but Captain America cushions the Torch's fall with his own body and saves his life.
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