Peter awaits Harry & Liz Osborn at the Port Authority Bus Terminal when he spots Monica Rambeau and is drawn to her by his spider-sense. On the street, two muggers accost her, but, she defeats them with her powers before Pete can act, then fl ies off to the Empire State Building’s observation deck. Seeking a way to stabilize her power, she heads towards the Baxter Building,. Spidey, tracking her, follows. There, she meets the Thing, who directs her to the Avengers. Arriving at Avengers Mansion, Monica accidentally shocks Iron Man unconscious. Spidey shows up, sends Jarvis for help, and, believing Monica a threat, knocks her out. The Wasp and a recovered Iron Man correct his impression. Iron Man then uses his armor to siphon off some of her power, stabilizing her. The Thing arrives to fi nd the Avengers welcoming Captain Marvel. Peter returns to the Port Authority in time to meet the just-arriving Harry and Liz.
Lieutenant Monica Rambeau argues with the New Orleans Harbormaster over being passed over for a raise. In her offi ce, she finds her grandfather’s old friend, physics Professor Andre LeClare, who asks for her help in stopping his former assistant Dr. Felipe Picaro from using his extradimensional energy work to develop a new weapon, on behalf of Generalissimo Ernesto Ramirez. Monica and Andre take a boat out to the Gulf oil rig where Picaro is working. She induces Picaro to invite her aboard by wearing a skimpy bikini but, sneaking on, Andre trips the alarm, and they are both caught. Monica attempts to smash Picaro’s extradimensional machine but she absorbs the energy and suddenly finds herself on land, where she radios the Coast Guard. She assembles a costume out of Mardi Gras garb, transforms into light, and flies back to the rig. There, Picaro shoots Andre as his machine opens a hole in space. Monica absorbs the energy, closing the hole, stops Picaro, and saves Andre, earning the name “Captain Marvel” from one of Picaro’s men. Now a super hero, Monica resigns from the Harbor Patrol and comes to New York.
Closing caption advertises Captain Marvel’s next appearance in Av #227, ’83. Issue includes, “The Many Loves of Peter Parker!” (1 page), featuring Liz Allan (last name misspelled “Allen”), Betty Brant-Leeds, Glory Grant, Debra Whitman, Marcy Kane, Cissy Ironwood, Gwen Stacy, & Mary Jane Watson. “Imagine How Much Fun it Must Be to Work at the… Daily Bugle” (1 page), featuring J. Jonah Jameson (publisher), Lance Bannon (photographer), Ben Urich (investigative reporter), Jacob Conover (columnist), Glory Grant (JJJ’s secretary), Betty Brant (secretary to Robbie), Charlie Snow (staff reporter), & Robbie Robertson (city editor).
