Larry Hama took over as head writer in Avengers 326, cover date November 1990. The issue introduced Rage, Lt Ramskov, L.D. 50, Tiny, Roach, Paul Withers, Dr Estivez, and Galina Nikolavenia Zhukova, who were created by Hama and Paul Ryan. The issue saw the completion of the new Avengers Complex. Captain America was confronted by Rage about being rejected as an Avenger. Rage, a hero of color, said that Captain America was supposed to be a champion of fairness but judged him by his appearance, made assumptions about him, thought he would be bad for their image, or fear he might say something that would offend the nice people of 5th Avenue. The other Avengers, thinking Captain America was in danger, attacked Rage. Captain Amrica stepped in, "There's been a terrible misunderstanding! Rage wasn't attacking me, he was trying to make a point. In fact, a very valid point about perceptions." The damage was already done, and Rage left unimpressed by the team he had just attempted to join. Later, the Avengers were sent to deal with a nuclear powered threat, while Rage decided to make a real difference by taking out a local drug lord. ("Wind From the East", Avengers 326, Marvel Comic Event)
