The West Coast Avengers, Vol. 2 #78A (Marvel Comics 1991) Direct Edition

The West Coast Avengers, Vol. 2 #78A is a 1991 Marvel Comics Direct Edition featuring Part 3 of 4 in the “Infamous Monsters of Hollywood” storyline, where Wonder Man turns an unexpected kidnapping into a movie role while the Avengers search Los Angeles for him.

After being taken by the Night Shift in the previous issue, Simon Williams agrees to star in their new film. While filming continues, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Living Lightning, Mockingbird, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent work to locate him. The story then follows the golden Avenger on a cross-country journey to Greenwich Village, where he seeks mystical assistance for the coming battle against Satannish.

Issue Details

• Title: The West Coast Avengers, Vol. 2 #78A
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Year: 1991
• Edition: Direct Edition
• Story: “There’s No Business Like...”
• Part 3 of 4: “Infamous Monsters of Hollywood”
• Length: 32 pages
• Cover price: $1.00

Written by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, the issue features pencils by David Ross, inks by Tom Dzon, and a cover by David Ross and Tom Dzon. Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange, Wong, Stella Houston, and Rachel Carpenter add further connections to the supernatural side of the Marvel Universe.

With its Hollywood storyline, full West Coast Avengers lineup, mystical setup involving Satannish, and Doctor Strange appearances, this comic is a focused addition for Marvel readers and collectors building the 1991 West Coast Avengers run. It is also identified as the last $1.00 issue.