The Avengers #188
marvel • 1979
- Series
- The Avengers
- Issue
- 188
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Cover date
- Oct 31, 1979
- Story title
- Elementary, Dear Avengers
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Published by Marvel Comics in October 1979, The Avengers #188 represents a pivotal chapter in the long-running series during the late Bronze Age of comic books. Written by Bill Mantlo with interior art by John Byrne and Dan Green, the issue follows the team as they deal with the fallout of the 'Nights of Wundagore' storyline. The narrative serves to further develop the complex history of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, moving the team toward the monumental events of the subsequent issues.
The cover art, provided by George Pérez, features a dynamic composition characteristic of his celebrated tenure on the title. Pérez was instrumental in shaping the visual identity of the Avengers during this era, focusing on detailed character interplay and high-stakes action. Upon release, the issue was received as a standard but essential installment in Mantlo's run, noted by collectors for its role in the character-driven development that defined the late 1970s Marvel output.
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