The West Coast Avengers Annual #3
In "Heads You Lose — !", the High Evolutionary's Gatherers descend on Wakanda to steal vibranium for a deadly genetic bomb, setting off a high-stakes clash that brings T'Challa into contact with the West Coast Avengers. Written by Steve Englehart and illustrated by Al Milgrom and Gerry Talaoc, this 1988 annual features a tense, globe-hopping mystery that begins with a hidden note in a Gatherer's uniform and ends with the Avengers racing toward the Savage Land—leaving behind only questions. Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan.
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The High Evolutionary sends his Gatherers to Wakanda to steal vibranium for his genetic bomb. Bill Foster, working at the High Evolutionary's base, manages to hide a note on the uniform of one of the Gatherers. In Wakanda, T'Challa defeats the Gatherers and finds the note. He contacts the West Coast Avengers. Just after they arrive, the Sensors arrive to steal the vibranium. During the battle Stack, leader of the Gatherers, is able to secretly steal a sample of vibranium. The Avengers leave Wakanda to investigate what is going on in the Savage Land.
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