The 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #5
In "Powerless," a shocking discovery beneath the Arctic ice reunites the Avengers with Captain America, frozen since World War II—only to face a new threat when an alien force petrifies the team. With Rick Jones at his side, Cap must lead the Avengers on a desperate mission to recover the alien’s shattered ship, all while confronting Namor’s relentless assault. A legendary collaboration between Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with George Roussos’ inks, this 2001 issue features a striking cover by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti.
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Namor attacks a group of Inuit and throws their idol into the sea. When the ice melts, the figure trapped within turns out to be Captain America, in suspended animation since the end of World War II. The Avengers rescue Cap and return to New York. An alien figure turns our heroes to stone. When Cap and Rick Jones track him down, the alien agrees to restore the Avengers if they agree to help him recover his broken space ship in return. When doing so, the Avengers are attacked by Namor and his people. The restored spaceship ultimately drives off Namor and his men.
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