# New Avengers (2010) #16.1

Published: 2011-09-28T00:00:00+0000
Series: New Avengers (2010 - 2012)
Creators: Brian Michael Bendis (writer), Neal Adams (penciler)

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An Avengers chapter so special, Marvel had to go to legendary Avengers artist Neal Adams to bring the fire!  It's THE RETURN OF NORMAN OSBORN! H.A.M.M.E.R. is becoming a force to be reckoned with and the followers of Osborn are ready.  The New Avengers/H.A.M.M.E.R. showdown is one for the record books and is the first chapter in the blistering new storyline that will herald the return of the Dark Avengers!