Atlantis Attacks

Published in 1989, 'Atlantis Attacks' was a crossover event in Marvel Comics that spanned 14 annuals from various series. The storyline was primarily written by a team of writers including Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas, and Walter Simonson, with artwork by a variety of artists such as Mark Bagley and John Buscema. The plot revolves around the villainous Lemurian sorcerer Ghaur and the Deviant priestess Llyra, who attempt to summon the serpent god Set to take over the world. Key characters involved include the Avengers, the X-Men, Spider-Man, and the Fantastic Four, among others. Major events include the manipulation of the Atlantean army to attack the surface world and the eventual defeat of Ghaur and Llyra's plans by the combined efforts of Earth's heroes. The storyline is significant for its ambitious scope, involving multiple superhero teams and characters, and for its exploration of themes related to ancient deities and mythologies. 'Atlantis Attacks' is considered part of the main Marvel continuity and had a notable impact on the characters involved, though it did not result in permanent changes to the Marvel Universe.