Avengers by Jed Mackay #5

Avengers #5, published in 2023, is a central installment in Jed MacKay's run on the Marvel flagship title. This era of the series focuses on the Avengers operating from their new base, the Impossible City, as they face the threat of the Ashen Combine. The narrative continues MacKay's exploration of high-stakes, cosmic-level threats contrasted with the interpersonal dynamics of a core group of Avengers, including Captain Marvel, Iron Man, and Vision.

The issue features artwork by C.F. Villa, who provides a clean, modern aesthetic that defines the visual tone of this volume. Villa's design approach prioritizes dynamic action sequences and expressive character work, aligning with the fast-paced, multi-front conflict scripted by MacKay. The issue was received as a solid progression of the ongoing narrative, maintaining the series' balance of superhero spectacle and character-driven moments.