The West Coast Avengers, Vol. 2 #82A (Marvel Comics 1992) Direct Edition

The West Coast Avengers, Vol. 2 #82A is a 1992 Marvel Comics Direct Edition featuring “Shi’ar Hatred!”, the 16th chapter of the 19-part Operation: Galactic Storm event. With the Avengers attempting to prevent further bloodshed on Chandilar, this issue delivers a pivotal negotiation, a clash with the Shi’ar Imperial Guard, and a major twist involving the stolen nega-bomb.

Operation: Galactic Storm — Part 16 of 19

On the Shi’ar homeworld, the Avengers make one final attempt to negotiate peace with Empress Lilandra. When another battle erupts against the Imperial Guard, the conflict appears ready to escalate—until the Shi’ar Majestrix agrees to recall the nega-bomb and spare the Kree Starforce. The plan collapses when the weapon is discovered missing, with only the Skrulls knowing where it has gone. The story continues in Quasar #34.

Issue Details

• Series: The West Coast Avengers, Vol. 2
• Issue: #82A, Direct Edition
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Year: 1992
• Length: 32 pages
• Cover price: $1.25
• Script: Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas
• Pencils: David Ross
• Inks: Tom Dzon
• Cover: David Ross and Tim Dzon

The Avengers lineup includes Captain Marvel, Living Lightning, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, and Thor, while the Kree Starforce features Korath, Ronan, Shatterax, Supremor, and Ultimus. Cameo appearances include Hank Pym, Mockingbird, Spider-Woman, U.S. Agent, Vision, Wonder Man, the Wasp, and others. This story was later reprinted in the 2006 trade paperback Avengers: Operation Galactic Storm.