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Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane. This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume. Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo. McFarlane cover. In place of the letters page, there is a full-page column by Stan Lee.

Black Cover Sept. 11th issue. Michael Straczynski/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna. (MarvelPG)2.25

New York Comic Con 2010 Edition. Cover by John Romita and John Romita Jr. Origin of the Species: Part 1 of 5 - Written by MARK WAID & STAN LEE Penciled by PAUL AZACETA & MARCOS MARTIN A five part spider-odyssey begins in ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES! With Peter Parker's ONE MOMENT IN TIME behind him and Mary Jane back in his life, Spidey finds himself ready for a new start...but the various threads of his life since his BRAND NEW DAY are about to crash together violently. When Norman Osborn's baby is born... every villain on the planet wants the first ever strain of pure Goblin blood, leaving Spider-Man's friends and family exposed to a Sinister plan that threatens to bring down every strand or Peter's life that's been stitched together carefully over the past few years. It may be a cliché to say it...but after ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES absolutely nothing will be the same. Also this issue, we begin a series of covers by the brilliant Marko Djurdjevic that when all put together will form a giant wall-sized Spider poster featuring the people in Spider-Man's life! Plus...the Spidey Sunday feature continues breaking the 4th wall of Web-swinging Wonder by legends Stan Lee and Marcos Martin (well, Stan's a legend...Marcos is just a man who draws like one.) 32 PGS.

This Special Superman Issue includes the following: interviews with Mort Weisinger and Curt Swan; a letter from Kirk Alyn; a piece on Dick Milgrom, the office manager who went out in public in New York wearing the Superman costume; a piece on Superman spin-offs by Jack C. Harris; a Lois Lane center spread by Curt Swan; a Kirk Alyn/Superman serial retrospective; a reprint of "Duel in Space," a Superman story by Curt Swan and Stan Kay that originally appeared in a 1955 mini-comic giveaway from Kellog's Pep; and more. Cover by Curt Swan.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Menace Of Alien Island, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad discover a floating island that is really an alien spaceship. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Hands Across the Channel fact page by Henry Boltinoff. The Underwater "Spaceship" article. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. How to Kill a Sea King! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aliena, and Ka'arl, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; Venusian bad guys plan on invading Earth; Aquaman steps in to try and stop them. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12.

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Archie's Christmas Stocking

Katy Keene Holiday Fun. Art by Bill Woggon

Fantastic Realm UK Edition by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald. Aspen Splash Swimsuit Spectacular has arrived! Filled cover-to-cover with some of the most amazing illustration by your favorite Aspen artists including Michael Turner, Micah Gunnell, Marcus To, Peter Steigerwald, and featuring a ton of surprise guest artists that you won't want to miss!! You've never seen a swimsuit issue like this before! Featuring a stunning cover by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald!

Cover art by Russ Heath. The Hanging Terror, script by Hank Chapman, art by Russ Heath. The Man Eater!, art by Norman Steinberg; Alien shape-shifters invade and devour humans. Behind the Wall, art possibly by Al Hartley. The Finger, art by Fred Kida. 36 pgs. $0.10.

10151-508. 1st comic book appearance Astro Boy. "Gangor the Monster" and "Attack of the Mud People."

"Master of the Plant World!" Script by Gardner Fox; pencils by Gil Kane; inks by Murphy Anderson. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. Kane/Anderson cover.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Coming of the Avengers!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Thor join forces to defeat Loki. Roster for this first landmark issue: Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Ant Man. The Fantastic Four and Rick Jones also appear. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Coming of the Avengers!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Thor join forces to defeat Loki. Roster for this first landmark issue: Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Ant Man. The Fantastic Four and Rick Jones also appear. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. The Avengers Meet... Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; After he left them, the Avengers feel responsible for the damages that the Hulk may cause; They start a search for him and find him. When they start to battle, the Sub-Mariner joins the Hulk. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Iron Man. Guest appearances by the Hulk, Rick Jones, the Sub-Mariner, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, the original X-Men, Odin, and miscellaneous Asgardians. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. The Avengers Meet... Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; After he left them, the Avengers feel responsible for the damages that the Hulk may cause; They start a search for him and find him. When they start to battle, the Sub-Mariner joins the Hulk. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Iron Man. Guest appearances by the Hulk, Rick Jones, the Sub-Mariner, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, the original X-Men, Odin, and miscellaneous Asgardians. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. The Invasion of the Lava Men!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Avengers take on their 'hottest' foes yet to save the world. Roster includes: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, and Giant-Man. Appearances by the Hulk and Rick Jones. First letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. The Invasion of the Lava Men!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Avengers take on their 'hottest' foes yet to save the world. Roster includes: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, and Giant-Man. Appearances by the Hulk and Rick Jones. First letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. 36 pgs. $0.12.

"Masters of Evil!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Roster includes: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Rick Jones appearance. First full appearance of Baron Zemo. First appearance of the second Black Knight. Special bonus: The letter column in this issue leads off with a letter from Buddy Saunders, the owner of Lone Star Comics and mycomicshop.com. Oh, for the halcyon days of our callow youth! In the letter Buddy tells Stan and Jack that Avengers #4, with the return of Captain America, was one heck of a great issue. Time has certainly proven him right! Kirby/Stone cover.

"Masters of Evil!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Roster includes: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Rick Jones appearance. First full appearance of Baron Zemo. First appearance of the second Black Knight. Special bonus: The letter column in this issue leads off with a letter from Buddy Saunders, the owner of Lone Star Comics and mycomicshop.com. Oh, for the halcyon days of our callow youth! In the letter Buddy tells Stan and Jack that Avengers #4, with the return of Captain America, was one heck of a great issue. Time has certainly proven him right! Kirby/Stone cover.

"Their Darkest Hour!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Captain America. Rick Jones dons Bucky's costume this ish. Villains: the Enchantress, the Executioner, Baron Zemo, and Loki. Guest appearance by Odin. Kirby/Stone cover.

"Their Darkest Hour!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Captain America. Rick Jones dons Bucky's costume this ish. Villains: the Enchantress, the Executioner, Baron Zemo, and Loki. Guest appearance by Odin. Kirby/Stone cover.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12.

"The Coming of the Wonder Man!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. First appearance of Wonder Man. Cameo appearance by Bucky. Jack Kirby cover pencils, Chic Stone cover inks.

"The Avengers Break Up!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Executioner, the Enchantress, Baron Zemo, and Kang. First appearance of Immortus. Letter to the editor from comics artist Gene Day. Jack Kirby cover pencils, Chic Stone cover inks.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Even Avengers Can Die!, script by Stan Lee (plot), Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken] (script), and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils), inks by Chic Stone; In order to save the Wasp's life, the Avengers seek out the help of Dr. Svenson, only to find he's been replaced by an alien from the planet Kallu. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. First and only appearance of the villainous Ogor and the Kallusians. Guest appearance by the Watcher. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #8. 36 pgs. $0.12.

"Now, By My Hand, Shall Die a Villain!" Script by Stan Lee, layouts by Jack Kirby, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Avengers Roll Call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Villains: the first Baron Zemo, the Enchantress, the Executioner, the Melter, the second Black Knight, and the first appearance of Zemo's Mercenaries (Erik Josten). Baron Zemo is killed when a laser ray, he fires, reflects off of Captain America's shield and causes an avalanche that buries the baron underneath a ton of rock. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 9. Kirby/Chic Stone cover.

"The Coming of the Swordsman!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. First appearance of the Swordsman. Origin of Hawkeye. Letter to the editor from Cary Burkett. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 13. Jack Kirby/Frank Giacoia cover (vignettes by Don Heck).

"Vengeance is Ours!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villains: the Swordsman and the Mandarin. Cameo by Iron Man. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 14. Jack Kirby/Wood cover.

"Vengeance is Ours!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villains: the Swordsman and the Mandarin. Cameo by Iron Man. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 14. Jack Kirby/Wood cover.

The Avengers face Attuma in "Four Against the Floodtide!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray). Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Chet Huntley and David Brinkley cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 21. Jack Kirby/Giacoia cover.

The Black Widow and the Swordsman guest star in "This Power Unleashed!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 23. Heck/Giacoia cover.

The Black Widow and the Swordsman guest star in "Frenzy in a Far-Off Land!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. Jack Kirby/Giacoia cover.

The Black Widow appears in "The Sign of the Serpent!" Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Don Heck. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Nick Fury guest appearances. Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action # 2.

The Black Widow appears in "The Sign of the Serpent!" Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Don Heck. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Nick Fury guest appearances. Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action # 2.

"To Conquer a Colossus!" Script by Roy Thomas, art by Don Heck. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Black Widow appearance. Gil Kane cover.

Hercules unofficially joins the Avengers in "In Our Midst...an Immortal!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearances by the Black Widow, the Enchantress, Nick Fury, the first Power Man, and the Swordsman. Gil Kane cover. (Vignettes retouched, possibly by John Romita Sr.)

Origin of the new Black Knight in "The Black Knight Lives Again!" Script by Roy Thomas, art by George Tuska. Avengers roll call: Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, Hercules, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Magneto appearance. Letter to the editor from writer Peter Sanderson. Tuska cover.

Magneto continues battling the Avengers in "Mine is the Power!" Script by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema. Avengers roll call: Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, Hercules, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Buscema cover.

Hercules leaves the Avengers in "To Tame a Titan!" Script by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema. Avengers roll call: Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Letter to the editor from comics writer Tony Isabella. Buscema cover.

First Silver Age appearance of the Vision in "Behold...The Vision!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by George Klein. Avengers roll call: Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and the Black Panther. Black Widow and Ultron-5 appearances. Letter to the editor from comics writer Tony Isabella. Buscema/Klein cover.

First appearance of Rogue and Madelyn Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 48 pages.

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of Avengers # 4, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 4A does not include the record. "Captain America Joins the Avengers!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, Iron Man and Captain America. Rick Jones and Sub-Mariner appearances. First modern appearances of Captain America and Bucky. First appearance (shadowed cameo of face) of the first Baron Zemo. Kirby/Roussos cover.