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Cover: John Buscema & Tom Palmer

The Avengers #281

Jul 1987 · Marvel · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.40 GBP
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“By Gods Betrayed!”

In "By Gods Betrayed!", the Avengers uncover the shocking truth behind Hercules' disappearance—Hermes is behind the kidnapping. With tensions flaring, the team confronts the pantheon of Greek gods, who hold them responsible for Hercules' injuries. Written by Roger Stern and brought to life by John Buscema’s dynamic art, with Tom Palmer’s inks and John Wellington’s colors, this issue delivers a mythic clash of gods and heroes. The cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer captures the epic scale of the confrontation.

writer Roger Stern · artist John Buscema · inker Tom Palmer · colorist John Wellington · letterer L. P. Gregory · cover John Buscema, Tom Palmer

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letterer L. P. Gregory
cover pencils John Buscema
cover inks Tom Palmer

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The Avengers learn that it was Hermes who kidnapped Hercules. They battle the Greek gods who blame the Avengers for Hercules' wounds.

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