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| Month = January
 
| Month = January
 
| Year = 2005
 
| Year = 2005
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| ReleaseDate = 11/17/2004
   
 
| Editor-in-Chief = Joe Quesada
 
| Editor-in-Chief = Joe Quesada
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| Letterer1_1 = Richard Starkings
 
| Letterer1_1 = Richard Starkings
 
| Editor1_1 = Tom Brevoort
 
| Editor1_1 = Tom Brevoort
| Synopsis1 = The [[Avengers (Earth-616)|Avengers]] have rescued and revived the frozen body of [[Captain America (Steven Rogers)|Captain America]] from the Atlantic Ocean. The team discuss at length the suitability of Cap as an Avenger and [[Iron Man (Anthony "Tony" Stark)|Iron Man]] is very interested in the political credibility his membership would bring to the team. Disturbed by nightmares, Cap makes his way to the kitchen where he meets [[Richard Jones (Earth-616)|Rick Jones]]. [[Edwin Jarvis (Earth-616)|Jarvis]] joins the pair and gives Cap much to think about regarding the Avengers and his own future. The Avengers go up against the subterranean [[Lava Men]] and Cap’s skills as a leader and strategist come to the fore. Tony Stark continues his discussions with [[James Murch (Earth-616)|Special Agent Murch]].
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| Synopsis1 = The [[Avengers (Earth-616)|Avengers]] have rescued and revived the frozen body of [[Captain America (Steven Rogers)|Captain America]] from the Atlantic Ocean. The team discuss at length the suitability of Cap as an Avenger and [[Anthony Stark (Earth-616)|Iron Man]] is very interested in the political credibility his membership would bring to the team. Disturbed by nightmares, Cap makes his way to the kitchen where he meets [[Richard Jones (Earth-616)|Rick Jones]]. [[Edwin Jarvis (Earth-616)|Jarvis]] joins the pair and gives Cap much to think about regarding the Avengers and his own future. The Avengers go up against the subterranean [[Lava Men]] and Cap’s skills as a leader and strategist come to the fore. Tony Stark continues his discussions with [[James Murch (Earth-616)|Special Agent Murch]].
   
   
 
| Appearing1 =
 
| Appearing1 =
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Henry Pym (Earth-616)|Giant-Man]]}}
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* {{a|[[Henry Pym (Earth-616)|Giant-Man (Henry Pym)]]}}
* {{apn|[[Steven Rogers (Earth-616)|Captain America]]|Avengers #4|Avengers Classic #4}}
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* {{apn|[[Steven Rogers (Earth-616)|Captain America (Steve Rogers)]]|Captain America: Man Out of Time Vol 1 2|Avengers Classic #4}}
* {{a|[[Janet van Dyne (Earth-616)|Wasp]]}}
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* {{a|[[Janet van Dyne (Earth-616)|Wasp (Janet van Dyne)]]}}
 
* {{apn|[[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor]]|Avengers #4|Fantastic Four #25}}
 
* {{apn|[[Thor Odinson (Earth-616)|Thor]]|Avengers #4|Fantastic Four #25}}
* {{a|[[Anthony Stark (Earth-616)|Iron Man]]}}
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* {{apn|[[Anthony Stark (Earth-616)|Iron Man (Tony Stark)]]|Avengers Vol 1 4|Avengers Classic Vol 1 4}}
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
* {{apn|[[Edwin Jarvis (Earth-616)|Edwin Jarvis]]|Avengers #1.5}}
 
* {{apn|[[Edwin Jarvis (Earth-616)|Edwin Jarvis]]|Avengers #1.5}}
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* {{a|[[Lava Men]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Lava Men]]}}
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
'''Other Characters:'''
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* [[Character Index/G#Gail|Gail]] {{1st}} {{OnScreen}}
* {{a|[[James Murch (Earth-616)|Agent Murch]]}}
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* {{a|[[James Murch (Earth-616)|Agent James Murch]]}}
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* {{a|[[United States Army (Earth-616)|U.S. Army]]}}
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'''Races and Species:'''
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* {{a|[[Homo sapiens|Humans]]}}
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* {{a|[[Asgardians]]}}
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* {{a|[[Lava Men]]}}
 
'''Locations:'''
 
'''Locations:'''
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* {{a|[[United States of America|United States Of America]]}}
* {{a|[[Avengers Mansion]]}}, {{a|[[Manhattan]]}}, {{a|[[New York City]]}}, {{a|[[New York]]}}
 
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** {{a|[[New York State]]}}
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*** {{a|[[New York City]]}}
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**** {{a|[[Manhattan]]}}
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***** {{a|[[Avengers Mansion]]}}
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**** {{a|[[Stark Enterprises Main Plant]]}}
 
'''Items:'''
 
'''Items:'''
* {{a|[[Captain America's Shield]]}}
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* {{a|[[Captain America's Shield]]}}
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* {{a|[[Captain America's Uniform]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Mjolnir]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Mjolnir]]}}
* {{a|[[Iron Man Armor MK III]]}}
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* {{a|[[Iron Man Armor Model 2|Iron Man Armor MK III]]}}
'''Vehicles:'''
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| Notes =
 
| Notes =
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===New Information From This Issue===
 
===New Information From This Issue===
   
* Captain America is shown to have suffered extreme disorientation, emotional mood swings, and memory problems, upon his revival. This was not originally depicted but later alluded to somewhat in [[Captain America Vol 1 247|Captain America #247]]. For instance, readers have always wondered why [[Steve Rogers]] did not recognize his war-time [[Invaders]] ally [[Namor McKenzie (Earth-616)|Sub-Mariner]] in [[Avengers Vol 1 4|Avengers #4]].
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* Captain America is shown to have suffered extreme disorientation, emotional mood swings, and memory problems, upon his revival. This was not originally depicted but later alluded to somewhat in {{c|Captain America Vol 1 247}}. For instance, readers have always wondered why [[Steven Rogers (Earth-616)|Steve Rogers]] did not recognize his war-time [[Invaders (WWII) (Earth-616)|Invaders]] ally [[Namor McKenzie (Earth-616)|Sub-Mariner]] in {{c|Avengers Vol 1 4}}.
   
* In [[Avengers Vol 1 4|Avengers #4]], Captain America meets [[Rick Jones]] in a hotel after the Avengers have been captured by an [[D'Bari]] alien. In this issue, he meets Rick at night at the refrigerator of [[Avengers Mansion]]. When Steve Rogers originally met Rick in Avengers #4, he noted his likeness to his former partner [[Bucky Barnes]]. In this issue, Rogers does not mention a resemblance.
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* In {{c|Avengers Vol 1 4}}, Captain America meets [[Richard Jones (Earth-616)|Rick Jones]] in a hotel after the Avengers have been captured by an [[D'bari]] alien. In this issue, he meets Rick at night at the refrigerator of [[Avengers Mansion]]. When Steve Rogers originally met Rick in Avengers #4, he noted his likeness to his former partner [[James Buchanan Barnes (Earth-616)|Bucky Barnes]]. In this issue, Rogers does not mention a resemblance.
   
* In this issue, Iron Man notes that [[Steve Rogers]] has high security status with the U.S. government from his operative days of World War II. This is one driving reason why [[Anthony Stark (Earth-616)|Tony Stark]] wants the Captain to join the Avengers. Iron Man wants to transfer Captain America's security status to the newly formed team. This will be an ongoing subplot for the rest of Volume #1.
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* In this issue, Iron Man notes that Steve Rogers has high security status with the U.S. government from his operative days of World War II. This is one driving reason why [[Anthony Stark (Earth-616)|Tony Stark]] wants the Captain to join the Avengers. Iron Man wants to transfer Captain America's security status to the newly formed team. This will be an ongoing subplot for the rest of Volume #1.
   
 
===Sequencing===
 
===Sequencing===
   
Sequence I (Captain America's examination by Henry Pym) appears to take place after [[Avengers Vol 1 4|Avengers #4]] and prior to [[ vengers Vol 1 5|Avengers #5]].
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Sequence I (Captain America's examination by Henry Pym) appears to take place after {{c|Avengers Vol 1 4}} and prior to {{c|Avengers Vol 1 5}}.
   
   
Sequence II (One Week Later-- The Battle With the Lava Men) takes place during [[Avengers Vol 1 5|Avengers #5]].
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Sequence II (One Week Later-- The Battle With the Lava Men) takes place during {{c|Avengers Vol 1 5}}.
   
   
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* Cap’s reintegration into modern society is not helped by his first taste of television which includes Letterman, music videos, and Fear Factor.
 
* Cap’s reintegration into modern society is not helped by his first taste of television which includes Letterman, music videos, and Fear Factor.
 
| Recommended =
 
| Recommended =
* Avengers Volume 1 #s 4-5 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
 
 
| Links =
 
| Links =
 
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Revision as of 18:48, 14 January 2019

Quote1 Call me Steve. Quote2
Captain America

Appearing in 1st story

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Other Characters:

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Locations:

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Synopsis for 1st story

The Avengers have rescued and revived the frozen body of Captain America from the Atlantic Ocean. The team discuss at length the suitability of Cap as an Avenger and Iron Man is very interested in the political credibility his membership would bring to the team. Disturbed by nightmares, Cap makes his way to the kitchen where he meets Rick Jones. Jarvis joins the pair and gives Cap much to think about regarding the Avengers and his own future. The Avengers go up against the subterranean Lava Men and Cap’s skills as a leader and strategist come to the fore. Tony Stark continues his discussions with Special Agent Murch.

Notes

  • This eight issue limited series explores previously between and behind the scene events during the early days of The Avengers. This issue deals with events surrounding Avengers #4 and #5.

New Information From This Issue

  • Captain America is shown to have suffered extreme disorientation, emotional mood swings, and memory problems, upon his revival. This was not originally depicted but later alluded to somewhat in Captain America #247. For instance, readers have always wondered why Steve Rogers did not recognize his war-time Invaders ally Sub-Mariner in Avengers #4.
  • In Avengers #4, Captain America meets Rick Jones in a hotel after the Avengers have been captured by an D'bari alien. In this issue, he meets Rick at night at the refrigerator of Avengers Mansion. When Steve Rogers originally met Rick in Avengers #4, he noted his likeness to his former partner Bucky Barnes. In this issue, Rogers does not mention a resemblance.
  • In this issue, Iron Man notes that Steve Rogers has high security status with the U.S. government from his operative days of World War II. This is one driving reason why Tony Stark wants the Captain to join the Avengers. Iron Man wants to transfer Captain America's security status to the newly formed team. This will be an ongoing subplot for the rest of Volume #1.

Sequencing

Sequence I (Captain America's examination by Henry Pym) appears to take place after Avengers #4 and prior to Avengers #5.


Sequence II (One Week Later-- The Battle With the Lava Men) takes place during Avengers #5.

Trivia

  • Cap’s reintegration into modern society is not helped by his first taste of television which includes Letterman, music videos, and Fear Factor.

See Also

Links and References

References