Avengers: The Initiative Annual

Marvel's Avengers: The Initiative Annual (2008) is a single-issue tie-in to the broader Avengers: The Initiative series, spotlighting the government's training program for new superheroes. Written by Christos Gage and Dan Slott with art by Salvador Larroca, this annual expands on the era's post-Civil War landscape, where young recruits grapple with the pressures of becoming registered heroes. It's a compact, character-driven snapshot of a pivotal Marvel moment, offering fans a deeper look at the Initiative's inner workings.