First appearance of Taylor Madison

The Gatherers Saga: "Death Wager" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. In an act of benevolence, Hercules, Crystal, and Thor visit a local children's hospital to raise the spirits of its young patients! However, in a simultaneous act of malevolence, two of Hercules' rival goods make plans to ruin the happy day! Ares and Hera descend to New York City to exact their revenge on the Son of Zeus! And while the Prince of Power entertains the children, Ares possesses the body of Thor and attacks! Hercules is stunned by the rage of his friend Eric Masterson! But to protect Crystal, the nurses, and the youngsters nearby, the Lion of Olympus roars into battle against the king of thunder! Will the Avengers realize what's happening before anyone gets hurt? Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Crystal, Hercules, Thor, and the Vision.