The Mighty Avengers #8
In *The Mighty Avengers* #8, Hank Pym's experimental serum unlocks new potential in Janet van Dyne, granting her the ability to grow and shrink at will—a pivotal moment for the team. With thousands of New Yorkers and the New Avengers infected by symbiotes resembling Venom, chaos erupts as the heroes struggle to contain the outbreak. Iron Man traces the virus to Latveria, setting the stage for a high-stakes mission to Castle Doom. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Mark Bagley, with dynamic inks by Danny Miki and vibrant colors by Justin Ponsor and Stephane Peru, this issue delivers intense action and escalating stakes. The cover by Mark Bagley and Danny Miki captures the scale of the threat with striking visual flair.
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Hank gives Janet a serum that allows her to grow as well as shrink. With over a thousand New Yorkers and the New Avengers and infected by the same type of symbiotes that created Venom, the Avengers have their hands full keeping everyone contained while Iron Man searches for an antidote. Tony discovers that the Venom virus originated in Latveria, and, once an antidote has been distributed, the Avengers head to Castle Doom.
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