{"product_id":"aafes-5th-edition-2007-vf","title":"AAFES 5th Edition 2007 VF","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAAFES 5th Edition\u003c\/b\u003e (2007), titled\u003cb\u003e The New Avengers: The Spirit of America\u003c\/b\u003e, is a military-exclusive comic book published by Marvel in October 2007. Produced through Marvel's Custom Solutions department, these comics were distributed for free only to U.S. service members at AAFES (Army \u0026amp; Air Force Exchange Service) facilities globally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Spirit of America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSet shortly after the \"death\" of Steve Rogers, the story follows a final request from Captain America to check on two siblings serving in the military. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Tony Stark (Iron Man) receives a pre-taped video from Cap concerning a brother and sister—Private First Class Matthews, stationed overseas, and her brother, a National Guardsman working on communications equipment in Los Angeles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Team-Up: Iron Man, Black Widow, and Wonder Man head to L.A. to investigate potential threats against the brother. Simultaneously, Wolverine and Cyclops travel overseas to check on Private Matthews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: The heroes eventually uncover and dismantle a terrorist operation led by A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) that was targeting the soldiers for blowing the whistle on their activities. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Stuart Moore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtists: Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artists: Dave Ross and Frank D'Armata. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs a \"no cover price\" military giveaway, this issue had a lower print run than standard retail comics and is now a collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47868252586084,"sku":"BM413","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_07_23_12_25_298.jpg?v=1770527658","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/aafes-5th-edition-2007-vf","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}