Search Comics, Titles, Creators & More
Browse
View Titles by Publisher or Series
New Comics
View the Weekly Releases
League of Comic Geeks - Home ×
  • Log in Sign up
  • Search
  • My Pull List
  • My Comics
Discover
  • Browse
  • New Comics
  • Stores
    • Browse Stores
    • Retailer Tools
  • Community
    • My Feed
    • Community Posts
    • Comic Discussions
    • Comic Reviews
    • Community Lists
    • Contributions
Log in Sign up
  • My Profile Navigation
Marvel Comics   ·   Released Apr 1st, 1980

The Avengers #194

  • Overview
  • Contributions
    Submit Corrections Submit New Variant Cover Contribution History
79
11 of 14 Liked It
3.6 Avg. Rating
Pull It
Have It
Read It
Want It

"Interlude"

Wonder Man undergoes a retinal eye scan to confirm his identity and is officially reinstated on the Avengers roster. When Wasp asks about his acting career, he confesses that his latest play was a flop. The Beast remarks that Simon likely has a hard time getting jobs with his “distinctive” non-focused eyes. But Wonder Man demonstrates that he can, through intense concentration, temporarily assume a normal-looking eye pattern. He also hints at a new ongoing acting gig, though claims it is a secret that he can’t discuss.

During the conversation, the Vision remains pensive and silent, merely staring out the window at the snowfall.

With Wonder Man’s return, the Falcon decides it is time for him to resign, much to Cap’s surprise. Falcon confesses he has never felt comfortable being an Avenger and would prefer to go back to aiding people with common crime problems. He says his farewells to the team and leaves.

Meanwhile, an anxious man hurries toward Avengers mansion. Beneath his trenchcoat, he is wearing a hospital gown labeled “Solomon Institute for the Criminally Insane.”

Ms. Marvel finds Captain America outside in the winter storm, reflecting on Falcon’s departure and the reasons why he (and the rest of the team) chose to remain Avengers. As Cap waxes philosophically, two young kids sneak a peek at them over the wall around the outer grounds. One kid lobs a snowball at Cap, which he easily deflects without pausing in his soliloquy. The boy becomes frightened and runs away. Ms. Marvel is very amused.

Inside the mansion, Iron-Man has removed his armor in his private quarters and walks around as Tony Stark. He walks in on Jocasta and Ms. Marvel having a conversation and begins flirting with Ms. Marvel - who forgets all about Jocasta.

The robotic guest of the Avengers wanders away, baffled by the concept of “small talk”. She finds much about human behavior mystifying and feels incapable of forging close bonds with them.

Jocasta makes her way to the workout area in the lower floors, where she finds the Vision brooding. She attempts to reach out to him, but he is in a rage and demolishes training equipment.

Meanwhile, the mystery man has made his way to the mansion’s front door. The Wasp answers it and he collapses in her arms. She and Jarvis hurry him to the medical lab.

In the rec room, the Beast and Wonder Man are playing ping-pong when Hank takes a break to watch television. Simon becomes distressed when Hank begins watching a goofy kid’s show, the Uncle Elmer Show. Suddenly, it’s revealed that Simon’s “top secret acting gig” is on the show, as a strong man named Mr. Muscles. He gets a pie in the face.

The team convenes in the main meeting room to discuss the man. Terribly frightened, he relates his name is Selbe and begs for their help, convinced that people are trying to kill him. There is a tense argument, as Wasp believes the man but Ms. Marvel dismisses him as a mental case. However, when officials arrive claiming he has escaped from the Solomon Institute for the Criminally Insane, the heroes have no choice but to turn him over.

The Avengers convene their weekly meeting when they realize that the Wasp is missing. Realizing that she must have followed Selbe back to the institute, they prepare to follow her.

Format
Comic
Page Count
32 pages
Cover Price
$0.40
The Avengers #194
PrevSeries Next
212
92
74

Other Covers

Add
The Avengers #194 Newsstand Edition

Creators

David Michelinie
Writer
David Michelinie
George Perez
Penciller, Cover Artist
George Perez
Josef Rubinstein
Inker, Cover Artist
Josef Rubinstein
Colorist
Ben Sean
John Costanza
Letterer
John Costanza
Jim Salicrup
Editor
Jim Salicrup
Jim Shooter
Editor-in-Chief
Jim Shooter

Characters

Beast
Henry McCoy
Beast
Earth-616
Captain America
Steve Rogers
Captain America
Earth-616
Edwin Jarvis
Edwin Jarvis
Earth-616
Falcon
Sam Wilson
Falcon
Earth-616
Iron Man
Tony Stark
Iron Man
Earth-616
Jocasta Pym
Jocasta Pym
Earth-616
Ms. Marvel
Carol Danvers
Ms. Marvel
Earth-616
Pernell Solomon
Earth-616
Redwing
Redwing
Earth-616
Selbe
Earth-616
Vision
Vision
Earth-616
Wasp
Janet Van Dyne
Wasp
Earth-616
Wonder Man
Simon Williams
Wonder Man
Earth-616

Key Events

First Appearance
Selbe Earth-616
First Appearance
Pernell Solomon Earth-616

Collected In

  • Avengers Visionaries George  Pérez
    Avengers Visionaries George Pérez
    Avengers Visionaries (1999)
  • Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers Vol. 19 HC
    Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers Vol. 19 HC
    Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers (2002)
  • The Avengers: Heart of Stone TP
    The Avengers: Heart of Stone TP
    The Avengers Vol. 1 (1963 - 1996)

Community Reviews

Me
Write a Review

Community Discussion

Me
Start a Discussion
You must be logged in to write a review for this comic.

More From The Avengers (1963 - 1996)

Previous
The Avengers #402
Sep 1st, 1996
The Avengers #402
The Avengers #401
Aug 1st, 1996
The Avengers #401
The Avengers #400
Jul 1st, 1996
The Avengers #400
The Avengers #399
Jun 1st, 1996
The Avengers #399
The Avengers #398
May 1st, 1996
The Avengers #398
The Avengers #397
Apr 1st, 1996
The Avengers #397
The Avengers #396
Mar 1st, 1996
The Avengers #396
The Avengers #395
Feb 1st, 1996
The Avengers #395
The Avengers #394
Jan 1st, 1996
The Avengers #394
The Avengers #393
Dec 1st, 1995
The Avengers #393
The Avengers #392
Nov 1st, 1995
The Avengers #392
The Avengers #391
Oct 1st, 1995
The Avengers #391
The Avengers #390
Sep 1st, 1995
The Avengers #390
The Avengers #389
Aug 28th, 1995
The Avengers #389
The Avengers #388
Jul 1st, 1995
The Avengers #388
The Avengers #387
Jun 1st, 1995
The Avengers #387
The Avengers #386
May 1st, 1995
The Avengers #386
The Avengers #385
Apr 1st, 1995
The Avengers #385
The Avengers #384
Mar 1st, 1995
The Avengers #384
The Avengers #383
Feb 1st, 1995
The Avengers #383
Next

Log In

Already have an account with the League of Comic Geeks? Let's get you back to tracking and discussing your comics!

Forgot your password? Reset it.
Don't have an Account? Join Free!