It was the right thing to do. Everybody was right. The reality of being a hero isn't what you expect. It's not always what you'd want it to be. But sometimes, it can be better. 
Appearing in "Missing Links"
Featured Characters:
- Reptil (Humberto Lopez) (First appearance) (Origin revealed)
Supporting Characters:
- S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Numerous unnamed agents
- Initiative
- Humberto's paternal grandfather (First appearance)
- Moon Boy
- ⏴ Ka-Zar (Kevin Plunder) ⏵
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
Locations:
- Texas
- S.H.I.E.L.D. Regional Base
- Camp Hammond
- Nevada
- Sparks
- South Dakota
- S.H.I.E.L.D. Regional Base
- Wyoming
- S.H.I.E.L.D. Regional Base
- Savage Land
Items:
- Fossilized Amulet (First appearance)
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "Missing Links"
Stegron attacks a series of S.H.I.E.L.D. bases and the the Initiative, led by Tigra, are called in to stop him. They lose against him before finally ending his rampage and placing him in S.H.I.E.L.D. custody. However, the now imprisoned Stegron reveals to Reptil and Tigra that his rampages against S.H.I.E.L.D. were just attempts to rescue Moon Boy from the former Nazi scientist Baron von Blitzkrieg, who now works with S.H.I.E.L.D. and plans to use Moon Boy as a test subject. Reptil rescues Moon Boy, knowing that it will cost him his membership in the Initiative. Tigra contacts Ka-Zar, who transports Moon Boy back to his home in the Savage Land and allows Reptil to accompany them on the trip. Tigra claims that one of the dinosaurs ate Moon Boy during Stegron's assault on the facility and that she sent Reptil home because he was getting in the team's way. While Baron Von Blitzkrieg is outraged, S.H.I.E.L.D. is unconcerned by Moon Boy's disappearance and believes Tigra's account.
Solicit Synopsis
Notes
- Takes place between Avengers: The Initiative #19 and Avengers: The Initiative #20.
- Moon Boy was abducted from the Savage Land by the Heroes for Hire in Heroes for Hire (Vol. 2) #10 and chronologically last appeared in Heroes for Hire (Vol. 2) #15 alongside Devil Dinosaur. Presumably their appearances in Marvel Comics Presents (Vol. 2) #5 happened before his abduction.
- Stegron last appeared in Marvel Comics Presents (Vol. 2) #7.
See Also
- 9 image(s) from Avengers: The Initiative Featuring Reptil Vol 1 1
- 1 reprint(s) of Avengers: The Initiative Featuring Reptil Vol 1 1