Comic books in 'Avengers', graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $50.00 Paper: White Label #22-203584A-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.50) will be charged at checkout.

Secret Wars: Warzones - Written by C. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett. Art by Jorge Molina. Cover by Jim Cheung. Marvel's Mightiest Women finally get their own explosive series! In a secluded corner of the Battleworld, an island nation is fiercely protected by a team of Avengers the likes of which has only ever been glimpsed before… Fighting to protect the small sliver of their world that's left, the Amazing A-FORCE stands shoulder-to-shoulder, ready to take on the horde! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $150.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Cheung on 9/9/2023, Laura Martin on 9/10/2023 & G. Willow Wilson on 10/15/2023. Label #24-056F0C1-015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Secret Wars: Warzones - Written by C. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett. Art by Jorge Molina. Cover by Jim Cheung. Marvel's Mightiest Women finally get their own explosive series! In a secluded corner of the Battleworld, an island nation is fiercely protected by a team of Avengers the likes of which has only ever been glimpsed before… Fighting to protect the small sliver of their world that's left, the Amazing A-FORCE stands shoulder-to-shoulder, ready to take on the horde! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $110.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Cheung on 9/9/2023, Laura Martin on 9/10/2023 & G. Willow Wilson on 10/15/2023. Label #24-056F0C1-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.30) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Secret Wars: Warzones - Written by C. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett. Art by Jorge Molina. Cover by Jim Cheung. Marvel's Mightiest Women finally get their own explosive series! In a secluded corner of the Battleworld, an island nation is fiercely protected by a team of Avengers the likes of which has only ever been glimpsed before… Fighting to protect the small sliver of their world that's left, the Amazing A-FORCE stands shoulder-to-shoulder, ready to take on the horde! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $160.00 Label #21-057CCF5-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.80) will be charged at checkout.

Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX. Art by MAT BROOME. Cover by JUAN DOE. It all comes down to this! The Blue Marvel and his greatest arch-nemesis, the virtually indestructible Anti-Man, face each other for the first time in over 45 years! The last time these two titans clashed, the villain was nearly killed and the hero's life was all but destroyed. Now full circle, Adam Brashear, the Blue Marvel, stands up to reclaim the legacy that should have been his all along. But at what cost...? 40 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $109.00 Paper: White Label #23-2AFAB67-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.27) will be charged at checkout.

Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX. Art by MAT BROOME. Cover by JUAN DOE. It all comes down to this! The Blue Marvel and his greatest arch-nemesis, the virtually indestructible Anti-Man, face each other for the first time in over 45 years! The last time these two titans clashed, the villain was nearly killed and the hero's life was all but destroyed. Now full circle, Adam Brashear, the Blue Marvel, stands up to reclaim the legacy that should have been his all along. But at what cost...? 40 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $400.00 Paper: White Quesada Wraparound Black and White Variant Label #0010659-AA-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($12.00) will be charged at checkout.

Originally polybagged but now unbagged for grading. Limited 1 for 100 Variant Wraparound Cover by Joe Quesada. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Alex Maleev, Bryan Hitch, Butch Guice, Brandon Peterson, Carlos Pacheco, David Marquez, Joe Quesada, Paul Neary, Roger Bonet and Tom Palmer. THE FINALE! The biggest secret in comics will be revealed to you! An ending so confidential...even the artists of this book don't know what lies on the final pages...! NOTE: Due to code expiration date, Bagged and Un-bagged copies are sold as the same item. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $99.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Sale Retailer Incentive. Label #0012404-AA-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.97) will be charged at checkout.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by Ramon K. Perez. Cover by Tim Sale. Hawkeye and Hawkeye take aim at another season. But it's not all straight as an arrow for Clint and Kate. A deep-seated rift that stretches across time, brings old man Clint and a wiser Kate back together as they chase down mistakes from their past. The star-studded team of Jeff Lemire and Ramon Perez return, bringing you another inspired look at the world of Hawkeye. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $155.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Jeff Lemire & Ramon Perez on 9/1/2018 & Siya Oum on 10/7/2018. Phantom Variant. Label #18-3B472B9-008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.65) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Phantom Sketch Variant cover by Ramon Perez. Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by Ramon K. Perez. Hawkeye and Hawkeye take aim at another season. But it's not all straight as an arrow for Clint and Kate. A deep-seated rift that stretches across time, brings old man Clint and a wiser Kate back together as they chase down mistakes from their past. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $185.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Jeff Lemire & Ramon Perez on 9/1/2018 & Siya Oum on 10/7/2018. Phantom Sketch Variant. Label #18-3B472B9-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Phantom Sketch Variant cover by Siya Oum. Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by Ramon K. Perez. Hawkeye and Hawkeye take aim at another season. But it's not all straight as an arrow for Clint and Kate. A deep-seated rift that stretches across time, brings old man Clint and a wiser Kate back together as they chase down mistakes from their past. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $189.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Women of Power Variant. Label #21-1F33981-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout.

Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by Ramon K. Perez. Cover by Phil Noto. Hawkeye vs. Hawkeye! For the last few months, Clint and Kate have been at odds with one another. With this issue, that all comes to a head! Plus, flashbacks continue to explore Kate's childhood and what led her to her heroic path. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $150.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter and John Romita Jr. on 10/15/2023. Direct Edition Label #24-0777427-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Who's That Lady?" First appearance of the second Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau. Guest-starring the Avengers and the Thing. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. It's the dazzling debut of the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau)! After gaining her powers in a freak accident on an offshore oil rig, the New Orleans native needs help controlling her awesome new abilities! Monica travels to New York City in hopes of finding the Fantastic Four! But she bumps into the Spectacular Spider-Man first! After eluding the web-slinger, Captain Marvel zooms to the Baxter Building! However, Ben Grimm can only offer moral support, so he sends the distressed captain to Avengers Mansion! Once there Shell-head and the Wasp attempt to stabilize Captain Marvel's runaway powers, but the wall-crawler inadvertently interferes! Is the new Captain Marvel's superhero career going to be over...before it even starts? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Liz (Allan) Osborn. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. First backup feature: "The Many Loves of Peter Parker" One-page breakdown of the various loves of Peter Parker's life. Second backup feature: "The Daily Bugle" One-page illustration of the cast of characters at the Daily Bugle. (Note: Captain Marvel appears next in Avengers 227.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 2.0 $899.95 or Best Offer Paper: Cream to off white Label #23-1307088-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($27.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by humble cow

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.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $1,099.00 or Best Offer Paper: Cream to off white Label #21-0783738-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($32.97) will be charged at checkout.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $430.00 Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s) Label #22-0BB2622-001

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.

Add to cart CBCS 4.5 $475.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Verified Signature: Stan Lee (on 1st page). Label #20-2663C4F-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.25) will be charged at checkout.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 4.0 $94.25 Paper: Off white to white Label #23-48632D1-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.83) will be charged at checkout.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $120.00 Paper: Off white Label #22-0692A42-056 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"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. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $69.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #20-2ED09DA-023

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.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $188.61 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #17-3DF7DAF-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.66) will be charged at checkout.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $75.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #21-34BDE0B-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $171.47 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #21-317BC9B-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.14) will be charged at checkout.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $89.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #17-2E6E32B-093

Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia. "This Power Unleashed!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Avengers find themselves unable to revive the fallen Goliath; A doctor informs them that he will recover but must never attempt to shrink any further than his present 10-foot size; Goliath storms out in anger; Black Widow is captured by Russians, brainwashed and sent to destroy the Avengers; She enlists the help of the Swordsman and Power Man; The Avengers are all captured with the exception of Goliath and the Wasp; They free the captive Avengers, and after a brief battle, the Black Widow, the Swordsman and Power Man all escape. 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. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $62.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #21-218A045-014

Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia. "This Power Unleashed!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Avengers find themselves unable to revive the fallen Goliath; A doctor informs them that he will recover but must never attempt to shrink any further than his present 10-foot size; Goliath storms out in anger; Black Widow is captured by Russians, brainwashed and sent to destroy the Avengers; She enlists the help of the Swordsman and Power Man; The Avengers are all captured with the exception of Goliath and the Wasp; They free the captive Avengers, and after a brief battle, the Black Widow, the Swordsman and Power Man all escape. 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. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $66.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #20-2ED09DA-026

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Frenzy in a Far-Off Land," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch take a leave of absence from the Avengers due to their dwindling powers; Goliath also sets off to South America to try and find a cure, hearing his old college professor Dr. Anton is there; Black Widow is ordered to destroy the Avengers again with the help of the Swordsman and Power Man; The Avengers find the Black Widow and co. but Hawkeye wants to go alone, as it is personal to him; Meanwhile, Goliath lands in South America and finds Dr. Anton has been captured by the Keeper of the Flame; He tries to save him, but is overwhelmed then brought to safety by Prince Rey, who leads a rebel force against the Keeper; Hawkeye defeats the Swordsman but is trapped by Power Man; The Black Widow saves him, finding herself unable to harm Hawkeye as she loves him; Captain America and the Wasp leave to help Goliath. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 30 CBCS 4.0

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Label #25-0A4DB40-005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Frenzy in a Far-Off Land," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch take a leave of absence from the Avengers due to their dwindling powers; Goliath also sets off to South America to try and find a cure, hearing his old college professor Dr. Anton is there; Black Widow is ordered to destroy the Avengers again with the help of the Swordsman and Power Man; The Avengers find the Black Widow and co. but Hawkeye wants to go alone, as it is personal to him; Meanwhile, Goliath lands in South America and finds Dr. Anton has been captured by the Keeper of the Flame; He tries to save him, but is overwhelmed then brought to safety by Prince Rey, who leads a rebel force against the Keeper; Hawkeye defeats the Swordsman but is trapped by Power Man; The Black Widow saves him, finding herself unable to harm Hawkeye as she loves him; Captain America and the Wasp leave to help Goliath. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $66.00 Paper: Off white Label #21-2F3E3D3-008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.98) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

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.

Add to cart CBCS 5.5 $40.00 Paper: Off white Label #22-1653D6D-022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.20) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

First appearance of the Living Laser in "The Living Laser!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Don Heck. Cover by Don Heck. A new super-villain bursts on the scene! And he's using -- light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation -- as his primary weapon! After robbing a bank, Arthur Parks (aka the Living Laser) has a chance encounter with Janet van Dyne...and he is immediately smitten by her beauty. But the Living Laser's attraction to the Wasp is twisted -- and he attacks Goliath in order to eliminate him from Jan's life! Hank Pym defeats the Living Laser, and it seems like the episode is over. However Arthur Parks escapes and begins a new crime spree across the city! So now the Avengers have to find and defeat the Living Laser again! Cameo appearance by Dr. Bill Foster. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: This story completes Stan Lee's excellent scripting run on the Avengers title -- which began with issue #1 in 1963. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #26.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $150.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-031 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $105.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-032 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $85.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"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 suburban laboratory: 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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 5.5 $81.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Cream to off white Witnessed Sig: Roy Thomas on 8/19/2017. Label #18-089E087-023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.43) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"The Valiant Also Die!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Buscema and Vince Colletta. In the Far East, the Red Guardian and the communists are in control as Hawkeye, Hercules, and the Black Widow are their prisoners! However a minor Sino-Soviet split could eventually prove their undoing. Once Earth's Mightiest Heroes land at the secret military base, the expected free-for-all commences! While Goliath, Wanda, Pietro, and the Wasp fight the enemy soldiers outside the base, the shield-slinger slips inside -- for a cold war showdown for the ages: Captain America vs. the Red Guardian! Wow! But in a twist of fate, the decisive moment of the entire battle occurs when the Black Widow's life is threatened! Will the Red Guardian turn against the reds to save Natasha? (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #36.) 32 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.) 32 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.) 32 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.) 32 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.) 32 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.) 32 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.) 32 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.) 32 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.) 32 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.) 32 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! During the 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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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First (cameo) appearance of Ultron in "And Deliver Us From -- The Masters of Evil!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Black Knight. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. Life is good for Earth's Mightiest Heroes as they have fun installing their mansion's new security system! But life is not so good for the Avengers' butler, Edwin Jarvis. His mother's rising medical bills have forced him to do the unthinkable! Betray the Avengers to a mysterious individual called the Crimson Cowl! When Jarvis journeys downtown to meet the cowl, he also meets the cowl's accomplices: the new Masters of Evil! The villainous quintet includes Klaw, Whirlwind, the Radioactive Man, the Melter, and the Black Knight! However once the knight learns what the Crimson Cowl is planning, he tries to warn the Avengers! But the new masters intercept him right above the mansion! And then they continue their attack into the mansion! Are the Mighty Avengers ready to fight the new Masters of Evil? Appearances by Bill Foster and Aragorn. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comic writers Don & Maggie Thompson and Scott Cupp, respectively. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #47.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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"Death Be Not Proud!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema, George Klein, and Frank Giacoia. In recent days Steve Rogers has been having doubts about the final fate of his WWII partner, Bucky Barnes. Cap is fairly certain that Bucky died while trying to stop Baron Zemo's drone plane, but he's not completely sure. So the Living Legend asks his fellow avengers to meet at Dr. Doom's castle and go back in time with him to 1945! When the Wasp turns the dial on the time platform, the Avengers' journey to World War II-era England begins! Good luck against Baron Zemo! But beware... sometimes the past is best left alone! Story continues in Avengers (1963 1st series) Annual #2. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Super Action #15.) 32 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.) 32 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.) 32 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.) 32 pages. 12 cent cover price. Cover price $0.12.

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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. 32 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.) 32 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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.