Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Don Heck, Frank Rolle. Cover by Don Heck.
Reprinting AVENGERS [1963] #112. THE LION GOD LIVES! 1st appearance of Mantis. A mob of African protesters gathers outside Avengers Mansion and demands that the Black Panther return to his native Wakanda. When T'Challa goes outside to talk, he's kidnapped by their leader, the Lion God. Then the mob disperses and the Avengers are left wondering what just happened. However several hours later, the Lion God returns to the mansion and the no-holds-barred battle begins. Unfortunately, Earth's Mightiest Heroes fall one-by-one until only the Avengers' resident god remains. Can the Mighty Thor bring down the thunder and lightning and silence the Lion God's roar? Meanwhile on the other side of the globe, a mysterious couple makes plans to travel to the United States and join the Avengers. Rated T.