In the title "Avengers", van Lunt reunites the Zodiac (including recruiting a new Aries), and together they plan to attack New York City with a weapon called the "Star Blazer". The group encounter the Avengers once again and after a near defeat, Aries attempts to stage a coup and take power from Taurus. Aided by Zodiac member Libra, the Avengers successfully capture the other 11 members of the Zodiac. The character Libra reveals he only aided the heroes because Avenger Mantis is his daughter. The Avengers use, with van Lunt's cooperation, the Star Blazer against an alien threat.