Avengers - Vol 1 - #272 - 1986 - Assault on Atlantis - (VFN)

A high-stakes, underwater epic that perfectly showcases writer Roger Stern’s legendary ability to balance massive geopolitical Marvel conflicts with intimate character development. Set during the golden era of the mid-1980s Avengers run, issue #272 serves as a direct prologue to the iconic "Under Siege" storyline. As the team travels to the depths of the ocean to prevent an international war, Baron Zemo’s Masters of Evil quietly exploit their absence to finalize the ultimate trap back in New York.

The issue plunges Earth's Mightiest Heroes into a brewing international crisis. Following the recent abdication of Namor the Sub-Mariner, the underwater kingdom of Atlantis is in total political freefall. Capitalizing on the chaos, a rogue, ultra-violent Atlantean faction led by warlords Attuma and Byrrah has seized control of the throne room. They launch a brutal, unprovoked assault on the surface world, targeting shipping lanes and coastal installations.