West Coast Avengers, Vol. 2 Annual #5A (Marvel Comics 1990) Direct Edition

West Coast Avengers, Vol. 2 Annual #5A is a 1990 Marvel Comics Direct Edition featuring Stage 4 of the Terminus Factor storyline, with the Avengers caught between two colossal forces: Terminus and Terminoid.

As San Francisco faces destruction, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Wasp, Wonder Man, and U.S. Agent join Machine Man and the original Human Torch in a desperate attempt to save the city. The issue features a main story by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, with art by Jim Fry and Keith Williams and a cover by Tom Morgan. The Terminus Factor saga continues in Avengers Annual #19.

Five action-packed stories

• “When Titans Trash!” — The Avengers confront Terminus and Terminoid in a battle of giants.
• “Media Watch” — Rob Tokar’s humorous backup story examines how local media reports the Terminus crisis, illustrated by Jim Reddington and Keith Williams.
• “Tanks for Nothing” — Guest-starring Firebird, the Avengers meet three Atlanteans concerned about captive whales. Story by Gary Barnum, with art by Brad Vancata and Jim Sanders.
• “Don’t You Daaare Miss It!” — Hawkeye, Iron Man, Vision, and U.S. Agent attend a monster truck show in a story by Dwayne McDuffie, illustrated by Grant Miehm.
• “Honey, I Shrunk The Hyperatomic Anti-proton Cannon” — Dr. Pym misplaces one of his dangerous tools in a story by Carrie Barre, with art by James Fry and Chris Ivy.

This 64-page Marvel annual also includes a cameo appearance by the East Coast Avengers and a cover price of $2.00. It is a distinctive choice for readers and collectors seeking a major West Coast Avengers storyline with multiple backup adventures and an expanded Avengers lineup.