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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Captain America Joins... The Avengers!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos; Namor attacks a group of eskimos and throws their idol into the sea. When the ice melts, the figure trapped within turns out to be Captain America, in suspended animation since the end of World War II; The Avengers rescue Cap and return to New York. An alien figure turns our heroes to stone. When Cap and Rick Jones track him down, the alien agrees to restore the Avengers if they agree to help him recover his broken space ship in return; When doing so, the Avengers are attacked by Namor. 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. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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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 return to their mansion to inspect the damage caused by the battle with the Hulk; Days later, a mysterious high-pitched sound destroys a computer in one of Tony Stark's factories in Long Island and Iron Man is informed; Meanwhile, Giant-Man and the Wasp are conducting experiments inside of a large anthill; They are also affected by the noise and manage to escape before the anthill collapses; In his medical office, Don Blake reads about the effects of the noise in the newspaper; Thor meets up with Captain America and Rick Jones, who are training, and they witness another shockwave; The six heroes investigate the source of this new unknown threat; Meanwhile, in an army base in the west of the country, a strange rock breaks the surface of the earth, and soldiers investigate. Roster includes: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, and Giant-Man. Appearance by the Hulk. First letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Wonder Man in "The Coming of the... Wonder Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Baron Zemo and the Masters of Evil transform Simon Williams into Wonder Man and send him to infiltrate the Avengers; Instead, he winds up allying with them at the cost of his own life. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. Cameo appearance by Bucky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "This Hostage Earth!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Ants warn Giant Man that there is something wrong, but none of the other Avengers believe him; In truth, it is the Mole Man, who plans to destroy the surface world by making the Earth spin very fast on its axis; And now, with his new ally the Red Ghost, how can he be stopped? Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Red Ghost, the Mole Man, and the first appearance of Monk Keefer. Flashback cameos by Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four). Letters to the editor from science fiction writer George R.R. Martin and Steve Erickson (the writer?). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 6. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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"Four Against the Minotaur!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck (some faces retouched by Jack Kirby), inks by Dick Ayers. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Mole Man, the Leader, and the first and only appearance of a minotaur. Guest appearance by the Hulk. As this and the story from Tales to Astonish 69 take place at the same time, some panels are reproductions of the Astonish panels. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 11. Kirby/Frank Giacoia cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "When the Commissar Commands!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; The Reds (evil commies) led by the monstrous Commissar are enslaving the peaceful land of Sin-Cong; The Avengers travel to that land to aid the people. Commissar defeats them all except the Scarlet Witch who discovers and destroys the Commissar's control panel, ending him. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearance by Edwin Jarvis. Villains: Major Hoy and the Communists oppressors of Sin Cong (first and only appearance). Cameo by Nick Fury. Letter to the editor from Ted White (the writer?). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 12. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood (vignettes by Don Heck and Dick Ayers/Frank Giacoia). "The Road Back," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; Forced to disband the Avengers, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch cannot find work until the Ringmaster hires them; Unable to control them, he tells the police that they tried to rob his Circus; Suddenly the three are on the run; Working on his own, Cap is able to pin the whole scheme on Enchantress and Power Man; Enchantress bails back to Asgard; Power Man, deprived of his lady love, surrenders; The City Council withdraws its order: the Avengers may assemble again. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (leaves Avengers at end of story), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch. Villains: the first Power Man (Erik Josten), the Enchantress, the Ringmaster, Princess Python, the Clown, Cannonball, Luigi Gambonno, Ernesto Gambonno, and Bruto the Strongman. Cameos by the Mad Thinker's "awesome" Android, Iron Man, Thor, and Giant Man. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #16. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Once an Avenger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita; Kang takes note that Steve Rogers is no longer an Avenger and easily defeats and captures the remaining three members; Cap comes to the rescue but is beaten too. Kang seems invincible! Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (returns to Avengers this issue), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villain: Kang. Guest appearances by Princess Ravonna (first appearance) and Carelius (first appearance). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #17. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. "Four Against the Floodtide," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frankie Ray); Hawkeye remembers how to work the message machine but is attacked by the Beetle before he gets a chance; He defeats the Beetle, reads the message and, sets off to help; Hawkeye finds a beaten Quicksilver and together they help defeat Attuma; Captain America sabotages Attuma's controls, and the base collides with his wave machine, destroying it; They return to find the Beetle missing and an important message on the computer involving the Wasp. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Chet Huntley and David Brinkley cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #21. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Don Heck and Jack Kirby (alterations), inks by Don Heck. "To Smash a Serpent," script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; With Captain America hostage, the Avengers can't attack the serpents; Bill Foster walks out on Goliath, because of this; Captain America seems to have been brainwashed by the Sons, turning him into a fascist; The Avengers attend a Sons of the Serpent meeting while Hawkeye and the Black Widow attempt a rescue mission to save Captain America; During the meeting, Goliath argues with the Sons of the Serpent, but is attacked by a brainwashed Captain America; After a brief battle, Goliath follows the escaping Serpents to their ship; Black Widow finds the real Captain America captive and rescues him. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, and the Wasp. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #25. Letter from artist Peter von Sholly. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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"The Light That Failed!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by Stan Lee and Roy Thomas. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Don Heck. Cover by Don Heck. The Living Laser has emerged triumphant from his battle against Earth's Mightiest Heroes. And now with the winsome Wasp as his prisoner, the laser-focused villain moves on to his next endeavor! Strangely enough...and for several million dollars, Arthur Parks is going to help overthrow the government of Costa Verde -- a country in Central America. However news of the Living Laser's involvement in Costa Verde's civil war reaches Avengers Mansion! So Cap, Hawkeye, and Goliath know where to find him! When the Avengers arrive south of the border, the non-stop action starts! The Living Laser and his new laser cannon are very formidable. Thus it will take a dangerous gamble by Hank Pym to save the day! Go to the ants! Cameo appearances by Dr. Bill Foster and the Black Widow. (Notes: Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia contributed the drawing of Captain America to the cover. This issue begins Roy Thomas' five-and-a-half-year run as the writer of the Avengers title. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Dave Cockrum. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #27.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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"The Light That Failed!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by Stan Lee and Roy Thomas. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Don Heck. Cover by Don Heck. The Living Laser has emerged triumphant from his battle against Earth's Mightiest Heroes. And now with the winsome Wasp as his prisoner, the laser-focused villain moves on to his next endeavor! Strangely enough...and for several million dollars, Arthur Parks is going to help overthrow the government of Costa Verde -- a country in Central America. However news of the Living Laser's involvement in Costa Verde's civil war reaches Avengers Mansion! So Cap, Hawkeye, and Goliath know where to find him! When the Avengers arrive south of the border, the non-stop action starts! The Living Laser and his new laser cannon are very formidable. Thus it will take a dangerous gamble by Hank Pym to save the day! Go to the ants! Cameo appearances by Dr. Bill Foster and the Black Widow. (Notes: Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia contributed the drawing of Captain America to the cover. This issue begins Roy Thomas' five-and-a-half-year run as the writer of the Avengers title. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Dave Cockrum. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #27.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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"Let Sleeping Dragons Lie!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema (first work on the Avengers). Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos. Thanks to a special request, Hank Pym receives a unique delivery at his suburbanlaboratory: the Dragon Man! Hold on, is that a good idea? No worries though -- the large android is deactivated. However Goliath doesn't know that the Master of Alchemy (and the former master of Dragon Man) is nearby! Once Diablo awakens the powerful android, the fearsome fight begins!Earth's Mightiest Heroes vs. the Dragon Man! Meanwhile in the Far East, the Black Widow is captured by the communist government that SHIELD sent her to spy on! And thus Natasha becomes the first victim of the dreaded Psychotron! Cameo appearance by Dr. Bill Foster. Avengers Lineup: Goliath,Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Dragon Man previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #47. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #33.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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"Let Sleeping Dragons Lie!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema (first work on the Avengers). Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos. Thanks to a special request, Hank Pym receives a unique delivery at his suburbanlaboratory: the Dragon Man! Hold on, is that a good idea? No worries though -- the large android is deactivated. However Goliath doesn't know that the Master of Alchemy (and the former master of Dragon Man) is nearby! Once Diablo awakens the powerful android, the fearsome fight begins!Earth's Mightiest Heroes vs. the Dragon Man! Meanwhile in the Far East, the Black Widow is captured by the communist government that SHIELD sent her to spy on! And thus Natasha becomes the first victim of the dreaded Psychotron! Cameo appearance by Dr. Bill Foster. Avengers Lineup: Goliath,Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Dragon Man previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #47. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #33.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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"Blitzkrieg in Central Park!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Buscema and Vince Colletta. Following Earth's Mightiest Heroes' victory in Avengers Annual #1, the city hosts "Avengers Day" in Central Park! And what a grand celebration it is as nine avengers gather to receive accolades from the crowd. However, there is one person in the crowd -- actually one android in the crowd -- who has not come to praise the Avengers, but to bury them! When the moment is right, the Super-Adaptoid attacks! A.I.M.'s finest creation -- with his array of mimicked powers -- keeps the assembled avengers off-balance. But the adaptoid's obsession with killing the star-spangled avenger provides the heroes with an opportunity to regroup! And Pietro comes up with an idea! Will Quicksilver's quick plan short-circuit the Super-Adaptoid? Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Super-Adaptoid returns in Iron Man (1st series) #49. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #37.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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"Blitzkrieg in Central Park!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Buscema and Vince Colletta. Following Earth's Mightiest Heroes' victory in Avengers Annual #1, the city hosts "Avengers Day" in Central Park! And what a grand celebration it is as nine avengers gather to receive accolades from the crowd. However, there is one person in the crowd -- actually one android in the crowd -- who has not come to praise the Avengers, but to bury them! When the moment is right, the Super-Adaptoid attacks! A.I.M.'s finest creation -- with his array of mimicked powers -- keeps the assembled avengers off-balance. But the adaptoid's obsession with killing the star-spangled avenger provides the heroes with an opportunity to regroup! And Pietro comes up with an idea! Will Quicksilver's quick plan short-circuit the Super-Adaptoid? Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Super-Adaptoid returns in Iron Man (1st series) #49. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #37.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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"Blitzkrieg in Central Park!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Buscema and Vince Colletta. Following Earth's Mightiest Heroes' victory in Avengers Annual #1, the city hosts "Avengers Day" in Central Park! And what a grand celebration it is as nine avengers gather to receive accolades from the crowd. However, there is one person in the crowd -- actually one android in the crowd -- who has not come to praise the Avengers, but to bury them! When the moment is right, the Super-Adaptoid attacks! A.I.M.'s finest creation -- with his array of mimicked powers -- keeps the assembled avengers off-balance. But the adaptoid's obsession with killing the star-spangled avenger provides the heroes with an opportunity to regroup! And Pietro comes up with an idea! Will Quicksilver's quick plan short-circuit the Super-Adaptoid? Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Super-Adaptoid returns in Iron Man (1st series) #49. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #37.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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First appearance of Dane Whitman in "Magneto Walks the Earth!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Cover by Don Heck and Frank Giacoia. Magneto is back on Earth! And his first priority is reviving the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! And to do that he sets a trap for two of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! After Magneto and the Toad subdue Dane Whitman and his assistant in Garrett Castle, they send a phony distress call to Avengers Mansion! When the mutant twins respond to the call, the ruse is revealed! And the battle begins! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch vs. the Master of Magnetism! Oh my, do Pietro and Wanda have a chance vs. Magneto? An awesome issue! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Whirlwind. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Nathan Garrett to recap the death of the villainous Black Knight in Tales of Suspense #73. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain America leaves the Avengers in this issue. Magneto previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st series) #18. Wanda and Pietro left the brotherhood in Uncanny X-Men #11. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #39.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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First appearance of Dane Whitman in "Magneto Walks the Earth!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Cover by Don Heck and Frank Giacoia. Magneto is back on Earth! And his first priority is reviving the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! And to do that he sets a trap for two of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! After Magneto and the Toad subdue Dane Whitman and his assistant in Garrett Castle, they send a phony distress call to Avengers Mansion! When the mutant twins respond to the call, the ruse is revealed! And the battle begins! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch vs. the Master of Magnetism! Oh my, do Pietro and Wanda have a chance vs. Magneto? An awesome issue! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Whirlwind. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Nathan Garrett to recap the death of the villainous Black Knight in Tales of Suspense #73. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain America leaves the Avengers in this issue. Magneto previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st series) #18. Wanda and Pietro left the brotherhood in Uncanny X-Men #11. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #39.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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First appearance of Dane Whitman in "Magneto Walks the Earth!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Cover by Don Heck and Frank Giacoia. Magneto is back on Earth! And his first priority is reviving the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! And to do that he sets a trap for two of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! After Magneto and the Toad subdue Dane Whitman and his assistant in Garrett Castle, they send a phony distress call to Avengers Mansion! When the mutant twins respond to the call, the ruse is revealed! And the battle begins! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch vs. the Master of Magnetism! Oh my, do Pietro and Wanda have a chance vs. Magneto? An awesome issue! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Whirlwind. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Nathan Garrett to recap the death of the villainous Black Knight in Tales of Suspense #73. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain America leaves the Avengers in this issue. Magneto previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st series) #18. Wanda and Pietro left the brotherhood in Uncanny X-Men #11. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #39.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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First appearance of Dane Whitman in "Magneto Walks the Earth!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Cover by Don Heck and Frank Giacoia. Magneto is back on Earth! And his first priority is reviving the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! And to do that he sets a trap for two of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! After Magneto and the Toad subdue Dane Whitman and his assistant in Garrett Castle, they send a phony distress call to Avengers Mansion! When the mutant twins respond to the call, the ruse is revealed! And the battle begins! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch vs. the Master of Magnetism! Oh my, do Pietro and Wanda have a chance vs. Magneto? An awesome issue! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Whirlwind. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Nathan Garrett to recap the death of the villainous Black Knight in Tales of Suspense #73. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain America leaves the Avengers in this issue. Magneto previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st series) #18. Wanda and Pietro left the brotherhood in Uncanny X-Men #11. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #39.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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First appearance of Dane Whitman in "Magneto Walks the Earth!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Cover by Don Heck and Frank Giacoia. Magneto is back on Earth! And his first priority is reviving the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! And to do that he sets a trap for two of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! After Magneto and the Toad subdue Dane Whitman and his assistant in Garrett Castle, they send a phony distress call to Avengers Mansion! When the mutant twins respond to the call, the ruse is revealed! And the battle begins! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch vs. the Master of Magnetism! Oh my, do Pietro and Wanda have a chance vs. Magneto? An awesome issue! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Whirlwind. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Nathan Garrett to recap the death of the villainous Black Knight in Tales of Suspense #73. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain America leaves the Avengers in this issue. Magneto previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st series) #18. Wanda and Pietro left the brotherhood in Uncanny X-Men #11. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #39.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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First appearance of the new Black Knight (aka Dane Whitman) in "The Black Knight Lives Again!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Tuska. Cover by George Tuska. Inside Garrett Castle Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are prisoners of Magneto! And the Master of Magnetism is admonishing them to rejoin the brotherhood! While elsewhere in the castle, a stunning transformation is occurring as Dane Whitman decides to take up the mantle of the Black Knight! Dane wants the knight to become a force for good! So, his first act is to fly to Avengers Mansion and tell the Avengers about Wanda and Pietro's plight! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes mistake Dane for the evil Black Knight and attack! Will the new knight's career be over before it even starts? Meanwhile in Olympus, Hercules discovers the Temple of the Promethean Flame in ruins and his fellow gods missing! Origin of the new Black Knight. First appearance of Aragorn - the winged horse. Cameo appearances by Jarvis and the Toad. Flashback cameo by Nathan Garrett - the previous Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #40.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"Mine is the Power!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. The Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver escort Magneto to the United Nations Building in New York! The Master of Magnetism wants to tell the world that he seeks peace with mankind. It sounds like such a noble endeavor! But as illustrated on the classic cover, Magneto is secretly pulling all the strings! When a mêlée breaks out inside the General Assembly Hall, Magneto directs a bullet to graze Wanda's head. And that causes Pietro to lash out at everyone...including Earth's Mightiest Heroes! This day has gone from bad to worse in a hurry! In the meantime, on Mount Olympus, Hercules comes face-to-face with the powerful titan that wrecked his homeland and dispatched the gods! First appearance of Typhon. Cameo appearance by the Toad. Flashback cameo by Zeus. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Wanda and Pietro's ordeal continues in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) #43. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #41.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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First appearance of the Grim Reaper in "Death Calls for the Arch-Heroes!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Buscema. The Black Panther arrives at Avengers Mansion ready to join Earth's Mightiest Heroes! However when T'Challa reaches the main meeting room, he finds his three would-be teammates lying on the floor unconscious! The panther begins to render first aid, but Jasper Sitwell suddenly appears and arrests him for murder! While being transported to and questioned at the local police station, T'Challa puts the evening's strange pieces together! And the newest avenger rushes back to the mansion to face the true perpetrator! Wow, the Black Panther vs. the Grim Reaper! What a debut for the superhero and the super-villain! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Tony Stark, Captain America, and Thor. Flashback cameo by Wonder Man to recap the events of Avengers #9. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Grim Reaper (aka Eric Williams) returns in Avengers #78 to continue his quest for revenge. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mike Uslan. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #44.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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"In Battle Joined!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Roy Thomas.Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Cover by John Buscema and George Tuska. Story continues from Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st series) #45. After rendezvousing with the Angel, Earth's Mightiest Heroes arrive on Magneto's Atlantic Island ready to take down the Master of Magnetism! However the powerful mutant has a plan to turn the captive X-Men against the Avengers! And in Magneto's lair, Magneto's plan usually works! So it's the Mighty Avengers vs. the Uncanny X-Men for the freedom of the world! Duringthe chaotic battle, Pietro and Wanda look for a way to get off the island! Maybe the Toad will help them! But first he has a surprise for his magnetic master! Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. X-Men Lineup: Angel, Beast, Cyclops, Iceman, and Marvel Girl. (Notes: Magneto appears next in Uncanny X-Men #62. He battles Earth's Mightiest Heroes again in Avengers 110 & 111. Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch appear next in Amazing Spider-Man #71. They return to the team in Avengers #75. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #46 and also in Avengers 350.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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"Even An Android Can Cry" Part 2 of 2. Origins of the Vision and Ultron. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. The Vision wants to become an avenger! But before Goliath and the Wasp can add him to the roster, they must consult the old guard first! When Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor arrive at Avengers Mansion; they test the Vision's powers! And the three stalwarts are suitably impressed! But they also want to know the Vision's background story. Where did he come from and how was he created? As the Vision recounts his earliest memories, Hank Pym begins to connect the dots.Earth's Mightiest Heroes rush to Hank's suburban lab... where they learn the shocking truth about their newest ally: the Vision; and their newest enemy: Ultron! Does the truth clear the way for the Vision to join the Mighty Avengers? An uplifting story! Second appearance of the silver age Vision. Flashback cameos by the Enchantress, Executioner, Baron Zemo, Wonder Man, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Roy Thomas and John Buscema's creations of the Vision and Ultron set the stage for decades of great Avengers stories. This issue features a full-page panel (page 9) of all the avengers to date plus Spider-Man. This two-part story was reprinted in 1986 in the Marvel Illustrated paperback: Avengers, The Origin of The Vision. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Super Action #19.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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First appearance of the Avengers' Quinjet in "Some Say the World Will End in Fire, Some Say in Ice" Guest-starring Doctor Strange and the Black Knight. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. Story continues from Doctor Strange 178. A quiet night at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the sudden arrival of the Master of the Mystic Arts! Dr. Strange warns that the Spell of Fire and Ice unleashed by the Sons of Satannish could destroy the world! And he requests immediate help from Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Without delay Hawkeye and the Black Knight rush to Antarctica to battle Surtur, while the Vision and T'Challa fly to Africa to fight Ymir! The Fire Demon and the Frost Giant are virtually indestructible! Does Doctor Strange have a magic ace up his sleeve (or perhaps cloak) to save the Earth? Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Hawkeye, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page includes letters from comics editor Kim Metzger and Elfquest co-creator Richard Pini.) 36 pages. 12 cent cover price. Cover price $0.12.

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"The Monarch and the Man-Ape" First appearance of the Man-Ape. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. After their encounter with Ymir and Surtur, the Avengers travel to the Black Panther's homeland to recuperate! But unfortunately there is something rotten in the state of Wakanda! M'Baku, one of T'Challa's mightiest warriors, has usurped the throne and secretly taken on the identity of the Man-Ape! However, the Avengers don't know that when they sit down for the evening feast! Once his teammates succumb to M'Baku's drugged wine, the Black Panther must face his royal challenger alone! In the heart of the jungle, T'Challa battles for his throne and his life vs. the ferocious Man-Ape! Appearance by the Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Hawkeye, and the Vision. (Notes: The Man-Ape returns in Avengers 78. The cover logo changes to "The Mighty Avengers" thru issue 69. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 428,600; average paid circulation 276,951. This story was reprinted in Jungle Action 5.) 36 pages. 12 cent cover price. Cover price $0.12.

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"The Monarch and the Man-Ape" First appearance of the Man-Ape. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. After their encounter with Ymir and Surtur, the Avengers travel to the Black Panther's homeland to recuperate! But unfortunately there is something rotten in the state of Wakanda! M'Baku, one of T'Challa's mightiest warriors, has usurped the throne and secretly taken on the identity of the Man-Ape! However, the Avengers don't know that when they sit down for the evening feast! Once his teammates succumb to M'Baku's drugged wine, the Black Panther must face his royal challenger alone! In the heart of the jungle, T'Challa battles for his throne and his life vs. the ferocious Man-Ape! Appearance by the Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Hawkeye, and the Vision. (Notes: The Man-Ape returns in Avengers 78. The cover logo changes to "The Mighty Avengers" thru issue 69. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 428,600; average paid circulation 276,951. This story was reprinted in Jungle Action 5.) 36 pages. 12 cent cover price. Cover price $0.12.

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"And in This Corner...Goliath!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by George Klein. Cover by Gene Colan and George Klein. Clint Barton takes center stage as he changes identities after receiving a distress call from the Black Widow! Exit Hawkeye...and enter Goliath! A new super-villain triumvirate has taken the Widow prisoner and crafted a plan to conquer the United States! With his fellow Avengers away on a phony mission, Clint storms into Coney Island to rescue Natasha all by himself! But the Mad Thinker's massive android stands in his way! Will the new Goliath be cut down to size on his very first adventure? Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Hawkeye/Goliath, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: Elements of the plot continue from Captain Marvel (1st series) 12 and continue in Sub-Mariner (1st series) 14. Egghead previously appeared in Tales to Astonish 61. The Puppet Master and Mad Thinker appear next in Sub-Mariner 14.) 36 pages. 12 cent cover price. Cover price $0.12.

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"Pursue the Panther!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. With T'Challa as their prisoner, the Sons of the Serpent launch an all-out media blitz to divide America along racial lines! And the highlight of the serpents' sinister plan is to unmask the Black Panther on national TV! However, the Avengers are frantically searching the city and finally discover their missing teammate's location! With the bright lights shining and the TV cameras rolling, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes squash the serpents and restore harmony in the United States? In the Avengers we trust! (Notes: This issue is Tom Palmer's first work on the Avengers series; and also the first of many Buscema (pencils) and Palmer (inks) pairings on the title. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 411,541; average paid circulation 239,986.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"Heroes for Hire!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Earth's Mightiest Heroes go to work! And unfortunately for the highest bidder Cornelius Van Lunt! Due to Stark Industries' financial woes caused by a hostile takeover attempt (by the aforementioned Mr. Van Lunt), the Avengers must come up with the back rent long overdue on their Fifth Avenue Mansion! So now it's time to punch the clock! But after completing their first paid assignment; Pietro and T'Challa sense that something isn't quite right about their working arrangement with Mr. Van Lunt! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes going to walk off the job? Not until they put the Split-Second Squad out of business! First appearance of the Split-Second Squad. Cameo appearance by Johnny Carson. Flashback cameo by Tony Stark. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"Lo! The Lethal Legion!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema. The Grim Reaper is back with a new scheme to destroy the Avengers! And this time Eric Williams has brought along some super-powered helpers: the Swordsman, Living Laser, Power Man, and the Man-Ape! Truly a Lethal Legion! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have responded by summoning the golden avenger and the thunder god to their ranks! After the Black Panther momentarily escapes and warns his teammates about the reaper's plan, the colossal clash begins! The Mighty Avengers vs. the Lethal Legion in the heart of Avengers Mansion! While the battle rages the Grim Reaper's gang appears to seize the upper hand, but looks can be deceiving! As the Vision will prove! Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Grim Reaper returns in Avengers 102. The Swordsman appears next in Avengers 100. The Grim Reaper discovers the connection between Wonder Man (aka Simon Williams) and the Vision in this issue. This story was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"Lo! The Lethal Legion!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema. The Grim Reaper is back with a new scheme to destroy the Avengers! And this time Eric Williams has brought along some super-powered helpers: the Swordsman, Living Laser, Power Man, and the Man-Ape! Truly a Lethal Legion! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have responded by summoning the golden avenger and the thunder god to their ranks! After the Black Panther momentarily escapes and warns his teammates about the reaper's plan, the colossal clash begins! The Mighty Avengers vs. the Lethal Legion in the heart of Avengers Mansion! While the battle rages the Grim Reaper's gang appears to seize the upper hand, but looks can be deceiving! As the Vision will prove! Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Grim Reaper returns in Avengers 102. The Swordsman appears next in Avengers 100. The Grim Reaper discovers the connection between Wonder Man (aka Simon Williams) and the Vision in this issue. This story was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"Hostage!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Manhattan is under attack by the Zodiac! In the middle of the night, a small international army charges down Madison Avenue! And in a matter of minutes New York's finest are neutralized, the mayor is captured, and the entire island is surrounded by a powerful force field! Unbelievable! Where are New York City's favorite super-heroes?! Unfortunately, the Fantastic Four are out of town; the web-slinger is in Queens; and Cap, Thor, Shell-Head, and Quicksilver are already prisoners of Aries! Oh no! The Zodiac wants one billion dollars or the city's residents will be slaughtered! The situation looks hopeless! But in Aries' murderous quest for notoriety, he may have overlooked a couple of local citizens on the loose: the Man Without Fear and the Prince of Wakanda! Can Daredevil and the Black Panther save the city? Or is the Big Apple's destiny already written in the stars? Cameo appearances by President Richard Nixon, Mayor John Lindsay, Peter Parker, Aunt May, Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, Thing, Goliath, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: The Zodiac threaten Manhattan again in Avengers 120. Cover layout by Marie Severin.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15.

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"Come on in, the Revolution's Fine!" Guest-starring Medusa and the Black Widow. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. One of the landmark issues of the bronze age! While Earth's Mightiest Heroes participate in the Halloween parade in Rutland, Vermont; something very strange is taking place at Avengers Mansion! A new superhero called the Valkyrie assembles the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, and Medusa for a special ladies only meeting! The manipulative Valkyrie (with an Asgardian accent) convinces the four heroines to form their own group called the Lady Liberators! And take revenge on their male counterparts in the Avengers! Wow, women's lib to the max! But minutes before the liberators arrive in the green mountain state, the Masters of Evil ambush the Avengers' parade float! Earth's Mightiest Heroes reel under the Masters of Evil's surprise assault until the Lady Liberators strike back…against both teams! Pure chaos in the streets of Rutland! Who could orchestrate such a wild affair? Only an enchanting foe from years ago! Truly an Avengers classic! Cameo appearances by Roy Thomas, Jean Thomas, and Tom Fagan. Cameo Halloween costume appearances by Batman, Captain America, Daredevil, Deadman, Doctor Doom, Dr. Strange, Nighthawk, Sub-Mariner, Thor, and the Red Skull. Flashback cameos by Odin and the Executioner. Masters of Evil Lineup: Klaw, Melter, Whirlwind, and the Radioactive Man. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: This is the first appearance or incarnation of the Valkyrie; but not the one of long-time Defenders fame. The next Valkyrie appears in Incredible Hulk 142. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 7 (published in 1975) and again in Marvel Illustrated Books: The Avengers -- Origin of the Vision (published in 1982). The Avengers return to Rutland for another Halloween parade in Avengers 119.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15.

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"The World is Not for Burning!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of the Squadron Supreme. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Buscema and Bill Everett. After concluding their amazing adventure on Polemachus, the Prince of Asgard uses his mighty mjolnir to sweep the Avengers back to Earth! Once the Vision, Goliath, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch arrive at their Fifth Avenue headquarters; they look forward to rest and relaxation! But upon entering their familiar home, the tired quartet bumps into Nighthawk! Has the Squadron Sinister invaded the mansion?! No, the Avengers have apparently invaded someone else's mansion! What? In a bizarre twist of fate, the extra-dimensional jump from Polemachus went awry! Earth's Mightiest Heroes have landed on a parallel Earth with a different superhero team: the Squadron Supreme! When the two teams meet, cooler heads don't prevail! And the Mighty Avengers test their mettle vs. the Squadron Supreme! Cameo appearances by the Black Knight, Black Panther, Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor, Doctor Spectrum, Hyperion, and the Whizzer. Squadron Supreme Lineup: American Eagle, Hawkeye (aka the Golden Archer), Lady Lark, Nighthawk, and Tom Thumb. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: The Squadron Supreme's Earth was later designated Earth-712. The cover indicates that the Squadron Sinister (from Avengers 71) has returned; however, it's the Squadron Supreme that appears for the first time in this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"The World is Not for Burning!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of the Squadron Supreme. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Buscema and Bill Everett. After concluding their amazing adventure on Polemachus, the Prince of Asgard uses his mighty mjolnir to sweep the Avengers back to Earth! Once the Vision, Goliath, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch arrive at their Fifth Avenue headquarters; they look forward to rest and relaxation! But upon entering their familiar home, the tired quartet bumps into Nighthawk! Has the Squadron Sinister invaded the mansion?! No, the Avengers have apparently invaded someone else's mansion! What? In a bizarre twist of fate, the extra-dimensional jump from Polemachus went awry! Earth's Mightiest Heroes have landed on a parallel Earth with a different superhero team: the Squadron Supreme! When the two teams meet, cooler heads don't prevail! And the Mighty Avengers test their mettle vs. the Squadron Supreme! Cameo appearances by the Black Knight, Black Panther, Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor, Doctor Spectrum, Hyperion, and the Whizzer. Squadron Supreme Lineup: American Eagle, Hawkeye (aka the Golden Archer), Lady Lark, Nighthawk, and Tom Thumb. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: The Squadron Supreme's Earth was later designated Earth-712. The cover indicates that the Squadron Sinister (from Avengers 71) has returned; however, it's the Squadron Supreme that appears for the first time in this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"The World is Not for Burning!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of the Squadron Supreme. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Buscema and Bill Everett. After concluding their amazing adventure on Polemachus, the Prince of Asgard uses his mighty mjolnir to sweep the Avengers back to Earth! Once the Vision, Goliath, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch arrive at their Fifth Avenue headquarters; they look forward to rest and relaxation! But upon entering their familiar home, the tired quartet bumps into Nighthawk! Has the Squadron Sinister invaded the mansion?! No, the Avengers have apparently invaded someone else's mansion! What? In a bizarre twist of fate, the extra-dimensional jump from Polemachus went awry! Earth's Mightiest Heroes have landed on a parallel Earth with a different superhero team: the Squadron Supreme! When the two teams meet, cooler heads don't prevail! And the Mighty Avengers test their mettle vs. the Squadron Supreme! Cameo appearances by the Black Knight, Black Panther, Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor, Doctor Spectrum, Hyperion, and the Whizzer. Squadron Supreme Lineup: American Eagle, Hawkeye (aka the Golden Archer), Lady Lark, Nighthawk, and Tom Thumb. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: The Squadron Supreme's Earth was later designated Earth-712. The cover indicates that the Squadron Sinister (from Avengers 71) has returned; however, it's the Squadron Supreme that appears for the first time in this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"This Beachhead Earth" Part 5 of 9. Double-sized issue. Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Neal Adams. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer. One of the iconic issues of the Avengers! The acclaimed Kree/Skrull War kicks into high gear with the brilliant pencils of Neal Adams! After leaving Avengers Mansion in shame; Quicksilver, Goliath, Rick Jones, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision trek to upstate New York to check on the safety of Captain Marvel. But before they can reach the safe house, the Fantastic Four (or some alien race mimicking their powers) attacks! In the chaotic battle that follows, Wanda and Pietro are captured and the Vision is badly injured! With his synthetic body failing, the Vision limps back to the mansion! And once inside (and as famously illustrated), the astonishing Ant-Man takes a perilous journey to the center of the android! Can Hank Pym revive the synthezoid avenger? And get Earth's Mightiest Heroes back into the intergalactic free-for-all? Appearances by Rick Jones and the Super-Skrull. Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. Cover price 25¢. (Notes: The Vision becomes a mainstay next to the Avengers cover logo thru issue 184. Possible cover alterations made by Marie Severin. The second half of the Kree/Skrull War (issues 93-97) was reprinted in 1983 in the two-issue special edition: The Kree-Skrull War starring the Avengers.) 52 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith. The remarkable Kree/Skrull war is over! But there isn't any time to rest for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Ares, the Greek god of war, stokes a riot in downtown Manhattan by mind-controlling the nearby residents! When the Avengers and Rick Jones arrive to restore the peace, they fall under Ares' trance too! The only heroes left unaffected are Thor and the Vision! But before the Prince of Asgard and the synthezoid avenger can challenge Ares, they must first fend off their teammates! The Vision battles Shell-Head while Thor takes on Cap, Wanda, and Pietro! Everything is going Ares' way! How will the Avengers turn the tide? Cameo appearance by Hercules. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Ares previously appeared in Avengers 50. Clint Barton returns to his Hawkeye identity. The letters page includes a lengthy letter from fantasy novelist Stephen R. Donaldson (of Chronicles of Thomas Covenant fame) and a letter from comics writer Michael P. Higgins. This three-part story was reprinted in Avengers (3rd series) 48.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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"Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith. The remarkable Kree/Skrull war is over! But there isn't any time to rest for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Ares, the Greek god of war, stokes a riot in downtown Manhattan by mind-controlling the nearby residents! When the Avengers and Rick Jones arrive to restore the peace, they fall under Ares' trance too! The only heroes left unaffected are Thor and the Vision! But before the Prince of Asgard and the synthezoid avenger can challenge Ares, they must first fend off their teammates! The Vision battles Shell-Head while Thor takes on Cap, Wanda, and Pietro! Everything is going Ares' way! How will the Avengers turn the tide? Cameo appearance by Hercules. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Ares previously appeared in Avengers 50. Clint Barton returns to his Hawkeye identity. The letters page includes a lengthy letter from fantasy novelist Stephen R. Donaldson (of Chronicles of Thomas Covenant fame) and a letter from comics writer Michael P. Higgins. This three-part story was reprinted in Avengers (3rd series) 48.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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"What To Do Till The Sentinels Come!" Part 1 of 3. Plot suggestion by Chris Claremont. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler, Joe Sinnott, and John Romita (touch-ups). What would the Vision do if he had the opportunity to become human? The synthezoid avenger might just have that chance! But what if the man providing the means and the materials were none other than the Avengers' long-time foe, the Grim Reaper? During a clandestine meeting on the lower east side, the questions are asked. Now what will be the Vision's answers? Meanwhile, the Sentinels (last seen in Uncanny X-Men 59) have set their sights on a different team of super-heroes! Specifically Earth's Mightiest Heroes! And even more specifically the Scarlet Witch! When Wanda takes an evening walk through Central Park, the Sentinels strike! Quicksilver and the Vision rush to the Scarlet Witch's side for the showdown in Central Park! An excellent issue! Cameo appearance by General Thunderbolt Ross. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Grim Reaper previously appeared in Avengers 79. Wonder Man's comatose body appears for the first time since his apparent death in Avengers (1st series) 9.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $59.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.77) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Check and Mate!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. In a shocking development, the Vision accepts the Grim Reaper's offer! How could the synthezoid avenger betray his teammates?! Perhaps the Vision along with Captain America has an ulterior motive to trick Eric Williams! The two avengers successfully fool the Grim Reaper, but not the Space Phantom! In the strange alien's headquarters, Earth's Mightiest Heroes fight to the finish vs. the reaper, the phantom, and the hordes of Hydra! An action-packed issue! Cameo appearances by Captain Marvel, Rick Jones, and Thor. (Notes: The Grim Reaper returns in the classic Avengers 160. Wonder Man's body comes to life in Avengers 151.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $94.30 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #7009806-AB-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.83) will be charged at checkout.

"The Lion God Lives!" First appearance of Mantis. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Frank Rolle. Cover by Don Heck. A mob of African protesters gathers outside Avengers Mansion and demands that the Black Panther return to his native Wakanda! When T'Challa goes outside to talk, he's kidnapped by their leader, the Lion God! Then the mob disperses and the Avengers are left wondering what just happened! However several hours later, the Lion God returns to the mansion and the no-holds-barred battle begins! Unfortunately, Earth's Mightiest Heroes fall one-by-one until only the Avengers' resident god remains! Can the Mighty Thor bring down the thunder and lightning and silence the Lion God's roar? Meanwhile on the other side of the globe, a mysterious couple makes plans to travel to the United States and join the Avengers. Cameo appearances by Mantis and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 5.5 $125.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Steve Englehart on 06/07/2024 and Roy Thomas on 07/14/2024. Label #24-29C80AB-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout.

"The Lion God Lives!" First appearance of Mantis. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Frank Rolle. Cover by Don Heck. A mob of African protesters gathers outside Avengers Mansion and demands that the Black Panther return to his native Wakanda! When T'Challa goes outside to talk, he's kidnapped by their leader, the Lion God! Then the mob disperses and the Avengers are left wondering what just happened! However several hours later, the Lion God returns to the mansion and the no-holds-barred battle begins! Unfortunately, Earth's Mightiest Heroes fall one-by-one until only the Avengers' resident god remains! Can the Mighty Thor bring down the thunder and lightning and silence the Lion God's roar? Meanwhile on the other side of the globe, a mysterious couple makes plans to travel to the United States and join the Avengers. Cameo appearances by Mantis and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $145.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023 & Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-027 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.35) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Night of the Swordsman" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita, Sr. and John Costanza. Still upset over the events of last issue, the Scarlet Witch takes a walk through Manhattan to unwind. But along the way Wanda runs into trouble with some construction workers! However, a brand new heroine arrives on the scene to help her! Who is Mantis and where did she come from? When Wanda and her new friend return to the mansion, another surprise guest shows up! The Swordsman! Wow, the Avengers' long-time foe and former member of the Lethal Legion wants to join the Avengers! Captain America immediately squashes that notion, but surprisingly the remaining members of the team agree to give the Swordsman a chance! And several days later when the Lion God returns, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are glad they did! Cameo appearances by the Hulk, Hawkeye, and Zzzax. Flashback cameos by Crystal, Quicksilver, and Goliath (aka Hank Pym). Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Mantis, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $150.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023 & Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-029 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Trapped in Outer Space!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Mere seconds ago Earth's Mightiest Heroes invaded Cornelius Van Lunt's New Jersey warehouse! But little did they realize the warehouse was actually a spaceship! And now five avengers and seven renegade zodiac are rocketing into outer space! Will the Avengers find their destiny written in the stars? Hopefully not like this! Fortunately though, another rebellious zodiac member, Libra, steals Taurus' star-cruiser and rescues both the heroes and the villains! And that sets the stage for one last free-for-all between the Avengers and the Zodiac! Can Thor, Shell-Head, T'Challa, Mantis, Wanda, and the Vision finally knock down the twelve houses of the Zodiac? Last 20¢ issue. (Notes: The cover to Avengers 122 is widely considered one of Gil Kane's best for Marvel. The Avengers on the cover are busting through pages from issue 120. The letters page contains a letter from comics artist Rick Hoberg. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #81 The Vision by John Buscema.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

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"Beware the Star-Stalker!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Dave Cockrum (finishes). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. The monster inside the Priests of Pama's temple stands revealed! It's the Star-Stalker! The ion-fueled creature from beyond the stars thrashes Earth's Mightiest Heroes and sends them running from the temple! The Avengers and Libra know they need more firepower, so the Black Panther arranges for Taurus' star-blaster to be flown to Vietnam! But when the Star-Stalker emerges from his cocoon, he crushes the powerful weapon and gets back to pounding the Avengers! Does this awesome beast have any weaknesses? If so, Mantis and the Vision better find it fast! Cameo appearance by Cornelius Van Lunt. Flashback cameo by the Zodiac and the Supreme Intelligence. (Notes: The letters page includes an essay from Stan Lee and Roy Thomas explaining the recent cover price increase to 25¢. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #81 Rhino.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.