Marvel's Avengers Assemble

I don't know why we had to come 3,000 miles to a jungle,

when we have a perfectly good jungle gym back at the tower.

Because the tower isn't where Klaue is conducting

an arms deal to sell Vibranium.

This was supposed to be an easy trade for my Vibranium.

I was told no Avengers.

But nobody said anything about Thunderbolts.

Songbird, Meteorite, Atlas, draw his fire.

Techno, Mach IV, attack his flank.

Someone's going to pay for this,

one way or ano...

Babysitting wasn't exactly on my schedule for today.

We're not babysitting, Hawkeye. We're lending them a hand.

Eight guys against one, and you think they need a hand?

Yeah, this isn't a fair fight.

But now it is.

Let's give her some backup.

Mmm.

They've stopped fighting.

They seem to be attracted to my shield's Vibranium.

Captain America.

If we corral these minions together

and I bounce my sonic blast off your shield,

that might do the trick.

I noticed a cliff wall not far away.

It might be enough to trap them.

Eyes open, Cap. She might be planning a trap for you.

I believe in her. A person's true nature will always come out when put to the test.

How can you be so trusting?

I trust you, don't I?

Now, Songbird.

Nicely done.

Wasn't there just a moment there, where you thought I...

Citizen V, how's he doing that?

Klaue is blasting the Vibranium with his sonic ray.

It's the perfect alloy for amplifying his attack.

This never happens on the jungle gym!

Citizen V, strike my shield.

Ugh, ow, my head.

Ha! Farewell, heroes.

Relax, you fool. I'm here to help you.

You can help me by getting out of my...

Wait a minute. I've heard that voice.

You're the one who arranged this weapons trade. You set me up!

I'm not setting you up.

I'm building you up.

I've got him, and the Vibranium is secure.

Nicely done, Thunderbolts. We'll take it from here.

It's been an honor fighting beside you, Captain.

Likewise.

So somebody stood Klaue up. It's probably a good thing.

Anything involving Wakandan Vibranium is a recipe for disaster.

And how'd the Thunderbolts do?

Well, their teamwork is impressive.

With a little more guidance, they may really surprise us.

Where should I put this?

Stick it in one of the containment vaults until we can run further tests.

Looks like Klaue found a way to use the Vibranium

to duplicate the deflecting and enhancing abilities

of your shield with his own sonic blasts.

What do you think, Falcon? Can we use it to deflect

the sonic vibration of Hulk's snoring?

Very funny.

Is that supposed to be happening?

Hulk, look out!

Huh?

The Vibranium's reacting to Klaue's sonic powers and fusing with him.

Take out his sonic arm.

Sorry, Klaue. I'm gonna have to ask you to...

Ha. You and I...

As accurate as ever.

Thanks for the assist.

You know what they say,

the bigger they are, the harder...

They ought to keep down.

Klaue get bigger.

Hit harder!

Hulk, wait! Hulk, hold up!

You're only making it worse.

Don't worry about Hulk.

Now, you will face your doom.

You wanna fight? Then come and get it.

Not in the mood to be a pancake today.

Brace yourselves.

Send me a bill for the damage, officer.

Uh-oh.

Who?

The Thunderbolts have arrived.

Huh?

We heard there's trouble. We're here to help.

By what force does he remain so large?

It's the Vibranium. It's allowing him to amplify his powers.

If we can separate it from him, we can take him down.

We'll take care of it.

Thunderbolts, strike!

Meteorite, Atlas, you're up.

Huh?

How'd she...

Piece of cake.

I'm scanning for Klaue, but I don't see any sign of him.

Well, at least not in a concentration enough to become solid matter.

Thank you, Avengers.

Why don't we take the Vibranium and run some tests to see what we can find?

I think we're better equipped to handle that.

Uh, still, we'll take care of it.

Hey, look, it's Citizen V.

One question at a time.

Just like you'll take care of all the media?

I still say there's something fishy here, but we'll get to the bottom of it.

And in what is now becoming an old story,

the Thunderbolts, once again, saved the city.

Today makes at least half a dozen times the Thunderbolts

have done the job we used to depend on the Avengers for.

It leaves this reporter wondering... are the Avengers washed up?

Huh, I look bigger on TV.

You all played your parts brilliantly.

You did everything required to outshine the Avengers.

I can't wait to see the look on Captain America's face

when he realizes he shook hands with Baron Zemo.

And he fought alongside the Masters of Evil.

Be proud of what you've accomplished.

- But... - He's right.

You may be wearing a Songbird costume but underneath you're just Screaming Mimi.

And I'm Fixer, who'll never be respected by Tony Stark, no matter what mask I wear.

Exactly. Didn't I give you the power I promised?

Thanks to me, the world thinks you're heroes.

Along with a little help from Tony Stark's inversion stabilizer.

You'll never matter as the Thunderbolts

as long as there are other heroes around.

If you want the world to praise you, you have to claim your rightful place,

and eliminate the Avengers.

Beetle, no. You're Mach IV.

You were wonderful out there today.

That wasn't an act, was it? That was true heroism.

And Meteorite, the way you took on Klaue, that was... that was brave.

Eh, I was just saving my skin.

Enough of this hero talk.

You'll do as you're told.

Not to mention that I can expose all of you right now.

So you see, you really have no choice.

Guys, I'm picking up another life sign. We're not alone.

I thought there was something off about you guys. I just didn't know how off.

Oh, you've spoiled our surprise.

But no matter,

we'll just take you out one at a time.

We're the Avengers. We don't do anything one at a time.

Avengers assemble!

Baron Zemo? And the Thunderbolts?

Surprised to see me, Avengers? You should be.

Once I stole Stark's inversion stabilizer,