Iron Man / Captain America '98

In 1998, Marvel paired its two most iconic Avengers for a single oversized issue written by a trio of celebrated Iron Man and Captain America scribes—Kurt Busiek, Mark Waid, and Roger Stern—with art by Patrick Zircher. This one-shot, part of the " '98" line of annuals, pits the heroes against a threat that tests their contrasting philosophies, offering a dense, character-driven adventure that highlights why their partnership endures. A concise but potent snapshot of the era's storytelling, it stands as a fondly regarded team-up from a time when Marvel celebrated its legacy heroes with focused, standalone tales.