The Avengers #212

In "Men of Deadly Pride!", the Avengers find themselves drawn into a high-stakes clash between two immortal beings: Linnea, the exiled Elf queen, and her warrior mate Gorn. When Gorn’s pride is wounded by Linnea’s overwhelming power, their personal feud erupts into a battle that threatens to destabilize D.C. Written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by Alan Kupperberg, with Dan Green handling inks and Ben Sean on colors, this 1981 issue delivers a dramatic, character-driven conflict with cosmic stakes. The cover by Alan Kupperberg and Dan Green captures the intensity of the confrontation.