Avengers #288 (Feb 1988), 8.5 VF+

Avengers #288, published in Feb 1988, is a Copper Age Marvel comic featuring the Avengers, written by Ralph Macchio with cover art by John Buscema.

Entitled 'Heavy Metal!', the story continues Earth’s Mightiest Heroes's Copper Age adventures, as the Avengers face new challenges and shifting team dynamics.

It is regarded as a key Avengers comic due to the following significant event: 1st team appearance of Heavy Metal (Super-Adaptoid, Awesome Android, Machine Man, Sentry, TESS-One).

Featured appearances include Avengers (Dr Druid, Namor Sub-Mariner, Black Knight (Dane Whitman), She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters) and other members of the Avengers roster.

A Copper Age Marvel comic, this issue features dynamic storytelling, expanding character arcs, and key moments that contributed to the evolution of the Avengers lineup.

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