Avengers #118 (1973) is the climax of the "Avengers/Defenders War" where the Avengers and the fledgling Defenders teams have a major confrontation, ultimately caused by the villain Dormammu. The issue sees the initial conflict between the two teams end as they realize they were manipulated, but they are immediately forced to work together to stop Dormammu, who has stolen the Evil Eye and is merging his dimension with Earth's. Captain America prioritizes protecting Earth's inhabitants over a direct pursuit into Dormammu's dimension.
The issue concludes a storyline where the Avengers and the Defenders (composed of Doctor Strange, Hulk, Namor, and the Silver Surfer) have been fighting each other after being tricked by Dormammu.
After realizing the deception, they briefly break for discussions but must quickly re-engage as Dormammu enacts his plan.
Dormammu steals the Evil Eye and begins merging his dimension with Earth, forcing the two teams to put aside their differences to confront the larger threat.
Captain America clashes with Doctor Strange over the best course of action, with Cap insisting that protecting Earth's citizens is the priority, even if it means not immediately pursuing Dormammu into his own dimension.
Avengers #118 (1973) is the climax of the "Avengers/Defenders War" where the Avengers and the fledgling Defenders teams have a major confrontation, ultimately caused by the villain Dormammu. The issue sees the initial conflict between the two teams end as they realize they were manipulated, but they are immediately forced to work together to stop Dormammu, who has stolen the Evil Eye and is merging his dimension with Earth's. Captain America prioritizes protecting Earth's inhabitants over a direct pursuit into Dormammu's dimension.
The issue concludes a storyline where the Avengers and the Defenders (composed of Doctor Strange, Hulk, Namor, and the Silver Surfer) have been fighting each other after being tricked by Dormammu.
After realizing the deception, they briefly break for discussions but must quickly re-engage as Dormammu enacts his plan.
Dormammu steals the Evil Eye and begins merging his dimension with Earth, forcing the two teams to put aside their differences to confront the larger threat.
Captain America clashes with Doctor Strange over the best course of action, with Cap insisting that protecting Earth's citizens is the priority, even if it means not immediately pursuing Dormammu into his own dimension.
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