I was just rereading the Fantastic Four Roast in the pages of House of Hem. I know it's not known for its impact on continuity, but I couldn't help notice that Iceman and Angel take the stage with the Avengers, despite never having been on the team. Since it doesn't seem to be a joke, were Angel & Iceman intended to be added to the roster? If so, when? I know they show up in 211 when the old order changeth. As a Marvel historian, I thought you'd know. Thanks!
Couldn’t tell you. Might have been something that Bill Mantlo was pushing for before he gave up AVENGERS to Jim Shooter, who went another way. Or it could have just been a miscommunication with Fred.