The Avengers, Vol. 1 #271A (Marvel Comics 1986)

The Avengers, Vol. 1 #271A delivers the pivotal second chapter of Marvel’s "Under Siege" event, originally scripted by Roger Stern with pencil breakdowns by John Buscema and finishes by Tom Palmer.

Issue #271 expands the coordinated cross-country prison escapes as the Grey Gargoyle steps into a civilian role, practicing law and representing former antagonists like Rita DeMara, known as the second Yellowjacket. When legal counsel interrupts a police interrogation, the encounter swiftly devolves into combat on New Jersey country roads. The resulting clash forces a three-on-three engagement against Yellowjacket, the Grey Gargoyle, and a newly recruited fighter named Paladin. Active personnel rotate between Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub‑Mariner, the Black Knight, and the Wasp, all responding to directives issued by the chairwoman.

Collectors prioritizing classic ensemble storytelling will find this volume essential for mapping the early phases of a sprawling media crossover. The 36-page interior sustains continuous action without filler segments, relying on Buscema’s structured pacing and Palmer’s precise inks to maintain visual clarity. Originally retailing at $0.75 and featuring a unified cover design, this edition tracks the initial wave of jailbreaks before the finale resolves the conspiracy. Include it in your existing sequence to preserve the complete eight-part narrative order.