New Avengers #26
In this pivotal 2007 issue of New Avengers, written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Alex Maleev, a newly resurrected Clint Barton seeks answers from Dr. Strange about the Scarlet Witch’s fate. Heading toward Wundagore Mountain, Clint intervenes when a purse snatcher targets a young woman—Wanda Maximoff—only to discover she has no memory of her past as an Avenger. The emotional weight of their reunion and the mystery of her lost identity drive the story forward, with Maleev’s striking art and atmospheric coloring enhancing the tension. The cover by Alex Maleev captures the moment’s intensity, a striking visual that hints at the personal stakes at play.
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Newly resurrected after the House of M, Clint visits Dr. Strange to discuss the whereabouts of the Scarlet Witch. Heading in the direction of Wundagore Mountain, Clint saves a young lady from a purse snatcher. The woman's name is Wanda Maximoff and Clint is convinced he has found the Scarlet Witch but she has no memory of her former life as an Avenger. Distraught and confused, Clint sleeps with her.
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