Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers #22

In "Who's That Lady?", Lt. Monica Rambeau of the New Orleans harbor patrol steps into a mystery when her grandfather's friend, Andre LeClare, is drawn into danger after his research is weaponized at an offshore oil rig. When the resulting explosion grants her powerful energy abilities, she leaves her old life behind to become Captain Marvel—only to find her new powers are growing unstable. Seeking help, she journeys to the Baxter Building, only to find Mr. Fantastic away, leading her to Avengers Mansion and a crucial encounter with Iron Man.

In "Trial and Error!" from Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers #22, the Avengers gather to defend Hank Pym against charges of treason—only to find Iron Man absent. When the Masters of Evil, secretly orchestrated by Egghead, stage a dramatic rescue during the trial, they aim to humiliate Pym in front of the world.

In "Final Curtain!", the Avengers race to uncover the truth behind a twisted scheme involving Egghead and a new Masters of Evil, all while Hank Pym plays a dangerous game of deception. As the team closes in, Pym’s ruse reaches its climax—just as Hawkeye steps in to stop Egghead, turning the tide in a single, explosive moment. Iron Man’s fate remains unknown.

In "The Last Farewell!", Hank Pym finds himself at a crossroads as his trial concludes and the charges against him are dropped, clearing his name in both court and the eyes of the Avengers. With peace restored between him and Janet van Dyne, Pym steps away from the life of a superhero, passing the Yellowjacket mantle to Captain America before retiring to a quiet life in the Midwest. Meanwhile, Hawkeye is exonerated, and Elysius sets Eros free from a solemn vow, marking a quiet but powerful moment of closure for those caught in the aftermath of past conflicts.

In "Fragments," the Richards family grapples with the aftermath of cosmic chaos: Galactus consumes the Skrull homeworld, leaving ripples of destruction in his wake. As Franklin recovers from injuries inflicted by Annihilus, the family makes a quiet decision to seek normalcy—relocating to the suburbs—while still balancing their duties as the Fantastic Four. Amid the shifting landscape, Sue learns she’s pregnant, adding a new layer of uncertainty to their already fragile equilibrium.