Avengers, The #281 (1987) First Print
Avengers, The #281 is an issue of the Avengers, The series from Marvel, released July 1, 1987. Written by Roger Stern with artwork by John Buscema. Notable appearances include Hephaestus, Artemis (Marvel), She-Hulk. This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 1 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant cover.
"By Gods Betrayed!" The Avengers investigate Hercules' disappearance. Thor follows his own godly instincts and makes his way to Olympus where he is attacked. Back on Earth, the Avengers battle Artemis, Dionysus, and Hermes. The Avengers are defeated and taken back to Olympus where an enraged Zeus blames them for his son's comatose state.
Key Facts
- 1st full appearance of Artemis, goddess of the hunt
- 1st full appearance of Hephaestus, weapons-maker of the gods
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