The Avengers #343

In "First Night," Crystal and Thor—now known as Eric Masterson—settle into the Avengers Mansion, but their quiet start is interrupted by a distress call from Four Freedoms Plaza. The Avengers rush in, only to find themselves caught in a deadly ambush, setting off a tense confrontation with a long-absent foe: the Swordsman. Written by Bob Harras and illustrated by Steve Epting, with inks by Tom Palmer and colors by the same, this issue blends domestic shifts with sudden peril. The cover, by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer, captures the moment of tension with sharp, dynamic detail.