Avengers Vol 1 278

Avengers Vol 1 #278 Published April, 1987 Editor-in-Chief James Shooter Cover Artist John Buscema Tom Palmer "Pressure" Writer Roger Stern Penciler John Buscema Inker Tom Palmer Colourist Christie Scheele Letterer Jim Novak Editor Mark Gruenwald Gregory Wright Previous Issue Next Issue Avengers #277 Avengers #279

Appearing in "Pressure"

Featured Characters:

• Avengers
  •  Captain America (Steve Rogers) 
  •  Thor 
  •  Wasp  (Leaves team)
  •  She-Hulk 
  • Doctor Druid (Joins team)
  • Black Knight (Dane Whitman)
  • Captain Marvel

Supporting Characters:

• Hercules (Heracles)
• Sub-Mariner (Illusion)
• Edwin Jarvis

Antagonists:

• Several burglars (only Burke named)
•  Tyrak 

Other Characters:

• Abigail Jarvis (Mentioned)
• Thomas
• Raymond Sikorski (Behind the scenes)
• Michael Costello (Voice) (on phone only)

Locations:

• United States of America
  • New York
    • New York City
      • Manhattan
        • Avengers Mansion
        • Newhope Memorial Hospital
        • Four Freedoms Plaza
    • Hydrobase

Items:

• Captain America's Shield
• Captain America's Uniform
• Ebony Blade
• Mjolnir

Vehicles:

• Atomic Steed
• Aero-car
  
  

Synopsis for "Pressure"

She-Hulk checks in with the team which turns out to be great timing since Tyrak invades the Hydrobase. The Avengers take on Tyrak and soundly defeat him. The Wasp nominates Dr. Druid for membership and then steps down as chairwoman to take a leave of absence.

Notes

• A group of unidentified criminals attempt to break into the destroyed Avengers Mansion after its occupation and destruction by the Masters of Evil in Avengers #273-Avengers #277, but are stopped by Wasp and Captain America.
• The Avengers set up temporary offices in Four Freedoms Plaza between this issue and the previous issue, they also set up a temporary main headquarters on Hydrobase, where their Quinjets were stored.
• Wasp decides to step down from active status and become a reserve member. She names Captain America as acting chairman until they can hold a proper election for a new chairperson.
• She-Hulk and Thor rejoin the team.
• Doctor Druid is nominated for membership.
• This issue is reprinted in comics and books, see references for more info.^[1]
• Tyrak previously appeared in issue 172. He will appear next in annual 18.

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