If the Lava Men dare attack the surface, they must have a weapon more deadly than we suspect!! I must now learn what that weapon is!! 
- —Thor
Appearing in "The Invasion of The Lava Men!"
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- Mjolnir
- Living Rock (First appearance) (Destruction)
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Synopsis for "The Invasion of The Lava Men!"
The Lava Men are menaced by the Living Stone, a mysterious rock that is swiftly growing in size and emitting destructive sonic waves that release tremendous explosive force when it is struck. Unable to destroy it without potentially destroying their own underground civilization. Molto, the only Lava Man who has recently visited the surface world, thinks humanity is undeserving of this fate and that it is also unwise to provoke humanity's powerful defenders, such as Thor, who once spared Molto's life; however, the Lava Men's chief remains committed to his conquest plan, egged on by the ruthless and ambitious with doctor Jinku. When the Living Rock's sonic emissions cause chaos nationwide, the Avengers intervene, battling the Lava Men. Scientist Bruce Banner transforms into the Hulk under stress and attacks the Avengers, who trick him into striking the Living Rock at the precise point that causes a harmless implosion instead of an explosion, destroying the rock and averting disaster. Hulk reverts to Banner in the aftermath and slips away. After frightening away Jinku, Thor orders the other Lava Men to depart in peace, and they comply.
See Also
- 1 image(s) from Avengers Vol 1 5
- 3 reprint(s) of Avengers Vol 1 5
- Avengers Vol 1 5 on Marvel Unlimited.
- Avengers Vol 1 5 on Comixology.