The Avengers #347

The Avengers #347 was published by Marvel Comics in May 1992, during a transitional period for the Avengers title. This issue was part of the 'Operation: Galactic Storm' crossover event, a massive nineteen-part narrative that spanned the entirety of the Avengers line. The story focused on the escalating conflict between the Kree and Shi'ar empires, which threatened to destroy the solar system, forcing the Earth's mightiest heroes to choose sides in an interstellar war.

The issue features artwork by Steve Epting, who became the series' regular penciler during this era, collaborating with writer Bob Harras. Epting’s work in the early 1990s was characterized by a grounded, cinematic realism that helped define the visual tone of the Avengers as they moved away from their 1980s aesthetic. While the issue served primarily as a chapter in the larger Galactic Storm saga, it was well-received for its tight integration of a sprawling cast and its contribution to the intense, high-stakes atmosphere established by Harras throughout his tenure on the series.