Avengers #112

1st appearance of Mantis (Mandy Celestine) \n \nBlack Widow quits the Avengers \n \n'The Lion God Lives!' – (20-page story) – Somewhere in Africa, a newspaper reporter has come to see a tribe that worships a real African god of myth, however his big scoop turns out to be more than he bargained for when his own soul is offered up as sacrifice to the Lion God. \nLater in New York, the Scarlet Witch is helping Black Widow settle in Avengers Mansion when suddenly they're alerted of a disturbance outside. A number of African American protesters have shown up protesting that the Black Panther has 'sold out' to the 'white establishment' of the United States and demand that he return to Africa. These protesters manage to crash the doors and get into the mansion where they try to attack the Panther. In the confrontation, T’Challa demands answers when he's told they were organized by the news reporter who demands that the Black Panther come with him. Suddenly the Black Panther bows in subservience, as the reporter reveals he is the Lion God in disguise. The Lion God explains that he has come to take T’Challa back to Africa and succeeds in doing so before the Avengers have a chance to stop him. \nElsewhere, the being known as Mantis and her mysterious partner decide that the time is right to join the ranks of the Avengers. In Africa, the Lion God has Black Panther shackled as his prisoner and explains that he seeks to crush the Panther God and all who worship him. Back in New York, as the Avengers contemplate how to rescue their friend, the Lion God returns with Black Panther. \nThe Avengers battle the Lion God and the lions which he summoned. At first, the Lion God has the upper hand, however, the Black Panther manages to get free and turn the tide. Thor summons lightning and commands it to strike the Lion God's staff, causing the being to disappear. After the battle, the Black Widow decides that being in the Avengers is not for her and quits the group to return to Daredevil. Elsewhere, the Lion God has survived and is already plotting his revenge against the Black Panther. : Condition: 3.0