The West Coast Avengers, Vol. 2 #53A (Marvel Comics 1989) Direct Edition

The West Coast Avengers, Vol. 2 #53A is a 1989 Marvel Comics Direct Edition featuring the Acts of Vengeance crossover, written and penciled by John Byrne with inks by Keith Williams. This 32-page issue carries a $1.00 cover price and brings the U-Foes into a crisis already dividing the Avengers.

The Plan Proceeds!

The West Coast Avengers are still reeling from the previous issue: the Scarlet Witch lies comatose after losing her children, while the emotionless Vision plans to transfer to the East Coast team. Their turmoil takes a dangerous turn when Hulk adversaries Ironclad, Vapor, Vector, and X-Ray launch an unexpected attack in Southern California.

Why are the U-Foes targeting Earth's Mightiest Heroes? Their assault is part of the larger Acts of Vengeance storyline, continuing in Avengers (1st series) #312. The issue also includes cameo appearances by Magneto, Loki, Ann Raymond, and Immortus.

Issue Details

• Series: The West Coast Avengers
• Issue: Vol. 2 #53A
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Year: 1989
• Edition: Direct Edition
• Story: “The Plan Proceeds!”
• Writer and penciler: John Byrne
• Inker: Keith Williams
• Cover: John Byrne
• Cover price: $1.00

The featured Avengers lineup includes Dr. Pym, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the original Human Torch. With its Byrne artwork, U-Foes-versus-Avengers conflict, and direct connection to the crossover’s continuing storyline, this issue is a focused addition to a West Coast Avengers or Acts of Vengeance collection.