The X-Men vs. the Avengers Series by Roger Stern, Bob Harras, Tom DeFalco, David Michelinie, John Buscema, Bob Hall, Marc Silvestri, Keith Pollard, Chris Claremont, Louise Simonson, Jo Duffy, Walter Simonson, Bret Blevins, Joe Rubinstein

When the Avengers attempt to arrest Magneto so that he may be tried in the World Court for crimes against humanity, the X-Men side with their mutant brother. Can the situation be diffused before the teams come to blows?

While a group of Soviet heroes, hell-bent on revenge against Magneto, battle the Avengers, who want to try Magneto for his crimes, the X-Men slip away with the hypnotized Master of Magnetism. Where they go, will the Avengers follow?

What unfinished business does Magneto have in Singapore? And how far will the X-Men go to support him in his enigmatic quest? Will they truly stand against the Earth's Mightiest?

Magneto has come before the World Court! And the verdict is...

Roger Stern’s fan-favorite run comes to a celestial conclusion! For the life of Hercules, the Avengers must storm the very gates of Olympus and take on an entire pantheon of all-powerful Greek Gods! Do our heroes stance a snowball’s chance in Tartarus? Then, Magneto’s on trial, and he needs all the help he can get! The X-Men aren’t sure what his scheme is, but they’re positive they don’t want the Avengers and the Soviet Super-Soldiers to find out before they do! It’s three-way warfare as the... moreRoger Stern’s fan-favorite run comes to a celestial conclusion! For the life of Hercules, the Avengers must storm the very gates of Olympus and take on an entire pantheon of all-powerful Greek Gods! Do our heroes stance a snowball’s chance in Tartarus? Then, Magneto’s on trial, and he needs all the help he can get! The X-Men aren’t sure what his scheme is, but they’re positive they don’t want the Avengers and the Soviet Super-Soldiers to find out before they do! It’s three-way warfare as the world watches, with the Master of Magnetism’s freedom — and conscience — as the prize! Plus: Jarvis stands alone…and Dr. Doom conquers the world! Guest starring the West Coast Avengers!COLLECTING: Vol. 17: Avengers (1963) 278-285, Avengers Annual (1967) 16, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) 27, X-Men vs. Avengers (1987) 1-4, West Coast Avengers Annual (1986) 2 less

The first X-Men crossover event - and still the most brutal! When Sabretooth and the lethal Marauders attack the underground mutant outcasts known as the Morlocks, the X-Men, X-Factor and New Mutants join forces to stop them - with help from Thor, Daredevil and Power Pack! But the cost of victory is very high, and many X-Men come away badly injured... moreThe first X-Men crossover event - and still the most brutal! When Sabretooth and the lethal Marauders attack the underground mutant outcasts known as the Morlocks, the X-Men, X-Factor and New Mutants join forces to stop them - with help from Thor, Daredevil and Power Pack! But the cost of victory is very high, and many X-Men come away badly injured. While Shadowcat might be saved with the Fantastic Four's help, the Angel contemplates a much bleaker fate! Psylocke, Longshot and Dazzler join the undermanned X-Men - just in time to clash with the Avengers - as Marvel's mutants struggle to recover and rebuild!COLLECTING: UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) 210-219; X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) 11; X-FACTOR (1986) 9-17, ANNUAL 2; NEW MUTANTS (1983) 46; THOR (1966) 373-374, 377-378; POWER PACK (1984) 27; DAREDEVIL (1964) 238; FANTASTIC FOUR VS. THE X-MEN 1-4; X-MEN VS. THE AVENGERS 1-4 less