Marvel Comics - Avengers: The Initiative - #8 - February 2008

Plot

Avengers: The Initiative #8 – “Killed in Action: Part 1 – Snafu”

This issue marks the beginning of the "Killed in Action" storyline, introducing new recruits to the Initiative program. The narrative opens with Yellowjacket (Hank Pym) navigating the bloodied corridors of Camp Hammond's sub-basement, reflecting on the origins of the Initiative and the moral compromises made. Flashbacks reveal the controversial decisions by Pym, Iron Man, and Mr. Fantastic in establishing the program, including the recruitment of Taskmaster as the new drill instructor following Gauntlet's incapacitation.

The issue also introduces Eric O'Grady, the Irredeemable Ant-Man, as a new recruit, whose irreverent attitude causes tension among the trainees. The story sets the stage for escalating conflicts within the Initiative, highlighting the complexities and ethical dilemmas faced by those involved.

Condition: Very Fine / Near Mint

Comic Condition & Grading

This comic has been visually inspected and graded based on over 30 years of collecting experience. I use standard UK grading terminology:

NM / Near Mint – virtually perfect

VF / Very Fine – light wear only

FN / Fine – general wear, still clean and complete

VG / Very Good – moderate wear, minor defects

G / Good – heavy wear or age, complete unless noted

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