Background. Busiek and Pérez launched their Avengers run in 1998 with Avengers Vol. 3 #1, the return of the classic roster from Heroes Reborn, and immediately established their approach: deep character knowledge, consistent mythology respect, and George Pérez's extraordinary ability to draw large group scenes with individual clarity for every character. Their first arc — the Morgan le Fay transformation of reality — announced a creative vision that sustained four years of consistent excellence.
What's inside. This first Busiek/Pérez omnibus collects the opening of their run, including the Morgan le Fay arc (issues #1-4), the Thunderbolts crossover material, the Legacies annual, the Wrecking Crew storyline, and the Ultron Unlimited prelude issues that built toward the second omnibus's signature arc. Pérez's artwork is presented at its 1999-2000 peak quality.
Why it's worth it. The Busiek/Pérez run is what every Avengers fan remembers when they think about what the team can be at its best — warm, character-rich, genuinely exciting, with stakes that feel real rather than manufactured. Pérez's group compositions are a masterclass in ensemble storytelling, and Busiek's dialogue honors decades of continuity without being enslaved to it. Vol. 1 is the best entry point into the run and stands as one of the strongest first omnibus volumes in Marvel's catalog.
Edition details. Hardcover omnibus. US edition published by Marvel Comics. ISBN 9781302945459.
