Avengers Vol 1 #177 Newsstand Edition (VF)

Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and the Guardians of the Galaxy guest star in "The Hope...and the Slaughter!"

This is it! The earth-shattering conclusion to the Korvac Saga!

No less than 21 super-heroes bravely attack the cosmic-powered Michael (aka Korvac)! However, as the ferocious battle rages, the Avengers' and Guardians' casualties mount.

Nikki, Quicksilver, and Yellowjacket are among the first to fall. And after Michael knocks out Hercules and Captain Marvel, the hope for victory gives way to despair. But an inspiring counter-attack by Captain America and Wonder Man buys Iron Man, Starhawk, Thor, and the Vision just enough time for one final push!

Will this be the Avengers' finest hour? Or perhaps their final hour?

Truly an epic issue! Cameo appearances by the Watcher, Eternity, Heimdall, Mephisto, Odin, and Zeus.

Notes

• This issue won an Eagle Award in 1979 for "Best Continuing Story" as part of "The Korvac Saga".
• Jim Salicrup's assistant editor credit taken from letters page header.
• Features the Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad, Daredevil in "McBrain's Brain Drain."