# Avengers (1963) #339

Published: 1991-10-01T00:00:00+0000
Series: Avengers (1963 - 1996)
Creators: Steve Epting (penciler), Bob Harras (writer), Tom Palmer (cover artist), Bill Oakley (letterer), Kevin Tinsley (colorist), Sarra Mossoff (colorist), Evan Skolnick (colorist)

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The Collector reveals his plot against the Brethren, and explains how they were pawns all along. After the Brethren are transformed back into bacteria, the Avengers realize too late that planet Earth is in grave danger. Plus, an exciting development between Sersi and Thane!