Avengers Vol 1 #217 Direct Edition (VF)

Secret identities are revealed when the Avengers are under the mercy of Molecule Man! The Silver Surfer must stand alone to save Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!

...To Avenge The Avengers!

Tigra reflects on Molecule Man's defeat of Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, and the Silver Surfer as Molecule Man insists she cheers up. Tigra is revolted when Molecule Man reveals he intends to keep her as a pet.

Outside, the Fantastic Four and the army attempt to break into Molecule Man's base. Meanwhile, in the basement of Molecule Man's home, the Avengers and Silver Surfer regroup. The Surfer explains that he saved the heroes at the last second using the Power Cosmic. Tigra continues to despair, but slowly works up her courage. She sneaks into the Molecule Man's bedroom to kill him, but loses his nerve just before striking and slinks out. The Avengers and Silver 

Janet Van Dyne makes her triumphant return to the Avengers, and requests a position of leadership. Meanwhile, a disgraced Hank Pym agrees to create tech for an old arch nemesis. Enter Egghead, a dangerous criminal with mind-control powers!

Double-Cross!

Henry Pym is down in the dumps after his foolish actions several issues ago. He's lost his teammates, his wife, and his reputation. The impoverished avenger is trying to rebuild his life, when he has a chance encounter with a long-time foe...Egghead! Apparently Egghead needs Dr. Pym's help in providing a new prosthetic device to his niece, Trish Starr. Can the devious super-villain be trusted? Unfortunately the answer is no as Hank Pym's mission of mercy turns into a blackmail operation! Egghead will kill Trish, if Yellowjacket doesn't steal tanks of adamantium resin from the Strategic Air Command in Nebraska! Without any other options, the former avenger steals the tanks. However during the escape, four super-heroes arrive on the scene to confront him! It's four heroes Hank Pym knows very well: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp! And as depicted on the terrific cover, Yellowjacket fights the Avengers to the finish...a heartbreaking finish.

Notes:

• Ranked #63 in Wizard Magazine's list of "100 Best Single Issue Comics Since You Were Born".
• Lance Tooks' Assistant Editor credit taken from letters page header.

• Features the Hostess Fruit Pies ad, "Daredevil's Longest Fight!".