The Avengers #1&1/2

Dec 1999 · Marvel · 2.50 USD; 3.75 CAD

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In "The Insult That Made a Corpse Out of 'Mac'," the newly assembled Avengers face off against Doctor Doom’s abandoned flying fortress, a high-tech trap-laden fortress left behind after his clash with the Fantastic Four. With Doom’s cunning traps springing to life, the team must rely on unexpected ingenuity—especially when Ant-Man, now wielding the power of Giant-Man, proves to be the key to surviving Doom’s final gambit. Written by Roger Stern and brought to life with bold, dynamic art by Bruce Timm, this issue blends tactical tension with a surprising twist in identity, all wrapped in a striking cover by Timm.

Contains 3 stories

The Insult That Made a Corpse Out of "Mac"

1 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

In a gloriously absurd twist of beachside drama, Mac’s day takes a turn for the ridiculous when a stranger blasts him with a bazooka—right in the face. Offended beyond reason, he orders a muscle-building kit from Charlie World, only to return to the shore transformed into a towering, furious force of nature. The fallout? Well, let’s just say the sand is about to get a lot more… personal.

The Death-Trap of Doctor Doom!

24 pp · Superhero

In "The Death-Trap of Doctor Doom!", the newly formed Avengers face their first real test when they're dispatched to secure Doctor Doom’s abandoned flying fortress—only to find it rigged with deadly traps designed to eliminate intruders. With Doom’s cunning traps closing in, one unexpected advantage gives the team a chance to survive: Ant-Man, now operating as Giant-Man, proves his size and strength are the key to navigating the fortress’s lethal defenses.

Fast Lane Part 1 of 4: Media Blitz!

8 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]MysterioJ. Jonah JamesonSam Exmore (introduction)Toni Harris (introduction)Zane Whelan (introduction)