Avengers West Coast #52

Name: Avengers West Coast #52
Brand: Marvel

Dec 1989 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.60 GBP

“Fragments of a Greater Darkness”

In "Fragments of a Greater Darkness," the Avengers West Coast face off against the enigmatic Master Pandemonium in a desperate bid to rescue Thomas and William. Written and illustrated by John Byrne, with inks by Mike Machlan and colors by Bob Sharen, this 1989 issue delivers a haunting, character-driven confrontation that leaves lasting emotional weight—especially when Agatha strips her former pupil of memories tied to her children. The cover by John Byrne captures the tension perfectly.

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writer, artist John Byrne · inker Mike Machlan · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Bill Oakley · cover John Byrne

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Full credits

writer, artist John Byrne

inker Mike Machlan

colorist Bob Sharen

letterer Bill Oakley

cover pencils, inks John Byrne

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The Avengers take on Master Pandemonium, hoping to bring Thomas and William back. Unfortunately, they fail and Agatha takes away her former pupil's memories of her children.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).