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I'll come right to the point. I received a cybernetic alarm from a frightened group of ants!

Giant-Man (Hank Pym)

Appearing in "This Hostage Earth!"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Avengers #12

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Synopsis for "This Hostage Earth!"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Avengers #12
Giant-Man believes something dangerous is happening beneath the earth, but none of the other Avengers believe him, so he heads underground himself to investigate. Shortly after, he is captured by Mole Man. More damage occurs and the Avengers discover Giant-Man was correct, so they invade Mole Man's underground base. Meanwhile, the Red Ghost approaches the Mole Man and they make an alliance. The Wasp frees Giant-Man, and the team stops the Mole Man and Red Ghost's plans.

Appearing in "Into the Great Wide Open"

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  • Umbu
  • Yonkashi
  • Dennis
  • Ootie (Death)

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Synopsis for "Into the Great Wide Open"

Seven Moloids escape onto the surface world. Four are quickly killed by the hazards of the urban landscape. The survivors disguise themselves as a tall man in a trenchcoat and go dancing with rednecks.

Appearing in "The Mole Man of the Ants!"

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  • unnamed Moloid

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Synopsis for "The Mole Man of the Ants!"

A Moloid accidentally shrinks himself and becomes the tyrannical king of an ant colony.

Solicit Synopsis

"THIS HOSTAGE EARTH!" in which the mighty Avengers battle to save their beloved planet from a fate so deadly that none but the macabre Mole Man could have devised it! A timeless Marvel tale of most compelling excellence by Stan Lee and Don Heck! PLUS! An astonishing all-new Avengers adventure chockablock with madcap mayhem from masters of mirth Bob Burden (Flaming Carrot Comics) and Juan Doe (FANTASTIC FOUR: ISLA DE LA MUERTE!)!! And MORE all-new material in this double-sized final issue!

Notes

  • "This Hostage Earth!" was originally printed in Avengers Vol 1 12.
  • "Into the Great Wide Open" takes place immediately after the events in "This Hostage Earth!"

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