Tony Stark visits the hospitalized Jarvis, who has severe head, eye, and leg injuries. Stark tells Jarvis he may take early retirement with full benefits, but after reminiscing about his years as the Avengers’ butler, Jarvis decides to stay on.
Mr. Hyde beats Jarvis (Av #275, ’87). Jarvis meets the Avengers after Tony Stark’s house staff quits to avoid serving them (1). Yellowjacket is court-martialed (Av #213, ’81). Wasp visits Jarvis in the hospital (2). Jarvis learns that Hawkeye, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch are replacing the original Avengers (3). After Hawkeye challenges Captain America’s authority, Jarvis offers Cap advice (4). Ultron takes mental control of Jarvis (5). Jarvis betrays the Avengers to Ultron and the Masters of Evil (Av #54, ’68). Wasp fi nds it hard to forgive Jarvis for his betrayal (6). Jarvis meets Vision and learns he likes poetry (7). Jarvis suspects Scarlet Witch and Vision are in love (8). Vision seeks advice about love and humanity from Jarvis (9). Mantis asks Jarvis about Vision (10). Mantis causes tension between Scarlet Witch and Vision (11). Kang slays Swordsman (GSAv #2, ’74). Jarvis collects the deceased Swordsman’s personal belongings (12). Jarvis supervises a clean-up crew after a battle at Avengers Mansion (13). Jarvis deals with Henry Gyrich and refuels a Quinjet (14). Jarvis objects to Tony Stark’s drinking (15).
Although not technically an Avenger, Edwin Jarvis is the central character in this issue and the Avengers assume guest star status.