The Avengers #205

The Avengers #205, published by Marvel Comics in March 1981, arrived during a transitional period for the Avengers title. Written by David Michelinie with cover art by George Pérez and interior pencils by Dan Green, the issue features a storyline involving the hero Yellowjacket, then suffering from a mental breakdown, and his complicated relationship with the Wasp. This era of the series was noted for its focus on character-driven interpersonal drama alongside the traditional superhero spectacle that had defined the team since the early 1960s.

The visual design of this period reflects the house style of early 1980s Marvel, characterized by detailed anatomical rendering and dense, action-oriented panels. George Pérez, who served as a primary architect of the Avengers' look throughout the late 1970s and 80s, brought a level of technical precision to the cover art that established him as a fan-favorite illustrator. The issue is historically categorized as a mid-run installment that contributed to the ongoing character development of the Hank Pym and Janet van Dyne arc, a narrative thread that would eventually culminate in major character shifts for both heroes.