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West Coast Avengers#44
Cover: John Byrne

West Coast Avengers #44

May 1989 · Marvel · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.50 GBP
“Better a Widow...”

In "Better a Widow...", the West Coast Avengers uncover the dismantled remains of the Vision in a government facility, sparking fury in Scarlet Witch—her rage leading to a devastating outburst. Meanwhile, a gathering of mutants on a college campus draws scrutiny from an unseen reviewing panel, setting a tense, uncertain tone for the unfolding story. Written and illustrated by John Byrne, with inks by Mike Machlan, colors by Paul Becton, and letters by Bill Oakley, this 1989 issue features a cover by Byrne, capturing the emotional weight and intrigue of the moment.

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writer, artist John Byrne · inker Mike Machlan · colorist Paul Becton · letterer Bill Oakley · cover John Byrne

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writer, artist John Byrne
colorist Paul Becton
letterer Bill Oakley
cover pencils, inks John Byrne

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The Avengers find the Vision dismantled in a government facility. In anger, Scarlet Witch tears it down. Meanwhile, a large group of mutants is being reviewed by a group on a college campus.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).