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  • Issue #30
    Arion Lord of Atlantis (1982) Canadian Price Variant 30

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Book One of "The Magic Odyssey" in which Arion and Lady Chian investigate a mysterious structure in "The Summoning." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Jan Duursema. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #31
    Arion Lord of Atlantis (1982) Canadian Price Variant 31

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Book Two of "The Magic Odyssey" in which Arion undergoes some challenges to gain answers while Chian must deal with a man from her past in "The Challenge." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Jan Duursema. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #32
    Arion Lord of Atlantis (1982) Canadian Price Variant 32

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Book Two of "The Magic Odyssey" in which Arion undergoes some challenges to gain answers while Chian must deal with a man from her past in "The Challenge." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Jan Duursema. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #33
    Arion Lord of Atlantis (1982) Canadian Price Variant 33

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Book Four of "The Magic Odyssey" in which Arion goes against the Dark Majistra in "Resurrection." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Jan Duursema. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #34
    Arion Lord of Atlantis (1982) Canadian Price Variant 34

    Canadian edition with 1.25 cents cover price. Arion returns to Atlantis and finds things have changed in "Conclave." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Jan Duursema. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #35
    Arion Lord of Atlantis (1982) Canadian Price Variant 35

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. While Arion battles evil and black magic, strange things are happening in Atlantis in "The Shadow of Evil." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Jan Duursema. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #1
    Arion Lord of Atlantis Special (1985) Canadian Price Variant 1

    Canadian edition with $1.60 cents cover price. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Ernie Colón and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Ernie Colón and Dick Giordano. Arak is captured by the guards of a young girl, Corinna, he meets on a beach. She has him brought to her "father", Lord Hessa, who condemns Arak to his dungeon. While searching for a way to escape, Arak meets Malagigi, who claims to be great sorcerer for Carolus Magnus, King of the Franks. Arak escapes and flees the castle with Corinna, who claims to be a prisoner, as well. A map of the world of Arak, circa late eighth century AD, art by Ernie Colón. Arak, Son of Thunder pinup by Ernie Colón. How Arak, Son of Thunder Came to Be article by Roy Thomas. Cover price $1.60.

  • Issue #1
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 1

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Dart and Blackjak confront General Ki about what they're owed, Babe is abducted, Tempest must escape a maze and Pakrat tries to add to his collection in "Fresh Blood". Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Garcia-Lopez cover. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #2
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 2

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Dart and Blackjak must contend with Warbeast, Tempest gets a surprise from Melissa, Morphea approaches Martin Champion and Pakrat is cornered in "Direct Encounter". Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Fact Files on Champion, Pakrat and Tempest. Garcia-Lopez cover. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #3
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 3

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Dart's morbid visions continue to haunt both her and Blackjak, Pakrat encounters his brother Rident, Tempest vents on Professor Venture and Morphea meets Babe in "I Saw You Die". Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Fact Files on Dart, Babe and Morphea. Garcia-Lopez cover. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #4
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 4

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Dart returns home, Martin Champion shares his thoughts with Morphea, Babe gets a new guardian and Pakrat finds a loophole in "Families". Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Garcia-Lopez cover. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #5
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 5

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Pakrat joins the Atari Force as they defy command to go off on a new secret mission in "Dark Dawn." Script by Gerry Conway and art by Ross Andru and Jose Luis Garcia Lopez. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #6
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 6

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. When the Atari Force attempts to retrieve a lost probe from another ship, they come face to face with the Dark Destroyer in "A Meeting with Life and Death." Script by Gerry Conway and art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez and Ricardo Villagram. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #7
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 7

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Trapped by the Dark Destroyer, Tempest tries to stay alive as the other Atari Force members try to rescue him in "Counter Attack." Script by Gerry Conway and art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez and Ricardo Villagran. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #8
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 8

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Babe and Hukka encounter hostile warriors while stranded on an alien planet in "Babe's Story". Script by Andy Helfer, plot by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Garcia-Lopez cover. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #9
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 9

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Tempest returns to New Earth to try to learn about the Dark Destroyer in "Memory Lane." Script by Gerry Conway and art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez and Bob Smith. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #10
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 10

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. With security forces in pursuit, Tempest continues visiting original Atari Force members to try to find out about the Dark Destroyer in "Home is the Hero." Blackjack returns in this story. Script by Gerry Conway and art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez and Ed Barreto. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #11
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 11

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Blackjack betrays the Atari Force and the mysterious death of original Atari Force member Lydia Perez is revealed as the Dark Destroyer continues with his plans in "Betrayal." Script by Gerry Conway and art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez and Bob Smith. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #12
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 12

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. The Dark Destroyer's identity is finally revealed in "Revelations." Script by Gerry Conway and Andy Helfer and art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez and Bob Smith. Issue also has a solo Hukka back up story with script and art by Keith Giffen and Ernie Colon. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #13
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 13

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. The first Atari Force storyline ends as how the Dark Destroyer came about is revealed and the Atari Force fights to stop him in "The End." Script by Gerry Conway and Joey Cavalieri and art by Ed Barreto and Ricardo Villagran. Issue also has a solo Hukka story with script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Dave Manak and Keith Giffen. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #14
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 14

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. An enemy threatens after the remaining Atari Force tries to regroup in "Lost in the Multiverse." Script by Mike Baron and art by Ed Barreto and Ricardo Villagran. Issue also has solo Babe story "A Babe in Arms" with script by Dave Manak and art by Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #15
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 15

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. The Atari Force tries to figure out a way to get off of a nameless planet in an unknown universe in "Siege." Script by Mike Baron and art by Ed Barreto. Issue also has solo Pakrat story "To Catch a Pakrat" with script by Andy Helfer and art by Mike Chen and Joe Delbeato. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #16
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 16

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Babe rescues the ship, the Atari Force finds out New Earth still exists and some new Tazlings appear in "Tazlings." Script by Mike Baron and art by Ed Barreto and Ricardo Villagran. Issue also has solo Pakrat story "Rattrap" with script by Andy Helfer and art by Mike Chen and Joe Delbeato. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #17
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 17
    • Paper: White
    • Canadian Price Variant.
    • Label #3836303007
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. The Tazlings help Blackjack and Morphea faces a deadly enemy in Kargg's mind in "If Thine Eye Offend Thee...." Script by Mike Baron and art by Ed Barreto and Ricardo Villagran. Issue also has solo Pakrat story "Rats Like Us" with script by Andy Helfer and art by Mike Chen and Joe Delbeato. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #18
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 18

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Tempest escapes from Atari Central's prison and attempts to reunite with the Atari Force in "Tempest Tossed." Script by Mike Baron and art by Ed Barreto and Ricardo Villagran. Issue also has solo Hukka story "A Boy and His Hukka" with script by Dave Manuk and art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Delbeato. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #19
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 19

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. The Atari Force returns to New Earth but doesn't get a warm welcome in "Homecoming." Script by Mike Baron and art by Ed Barreto and Ricardo Villagran. Issue also has solo untitled Taz story with story by Ed Hannigan and art by Hannigan and Bill Wray. Issue also has a full page advertisement for the Warlord, Arak, and Hercules action figure and toy line from Remco offered at "participating Kmart stores." Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #20
    Atari Force (1984) Canadian Price Variant 20

    Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Final issue of this series as the Atari Force is put on trial for treason in "Trial and Verdict." Script by Mike Baron and art by Ed Barreto and Ricardo Villagran. Issue also has solo Hukka story "Hukka Vs. the Bob" with script by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming and art by Giffen and Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #11
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual Canadian Variant 11

    Canadian edition with $1.25 cover price. "In Honor's Name!" Guest-starring the Defenders. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jack Abel and crew. Cover by Al Milgrom. Nebulon has been exiled to Earth! And the Celestial Man simply cannot stand it! He needs a new plan to escape from this world...and after a chance meeting with Thor, the long-time foe of the Defenders might just have one! Meanwhile, Supernalia (another alien from Nebulon's homeworld) has detected the Celestial Man's diabolic plan and enlists the Beast, Gargoyle, Valkyrie, and Silver Surfer to stop Nebulon...and the Avengers if necessary! One thing leads to another, and in the majestic Himalayan Mountains, the Mighty Avengers and the Dynamic Defenders throw down just like they did many years ago! The Wasp vs. Gargoyle! Thor vs. Valkyrie! Captain America vs. the Beast! And the marquee matchup: Iron Man vs. the Silver Surfer! As the blockbuster battles rage, a critical confrontation takes place: Nebulon vs. Supernalia! What's the connection between these two extraterrestrial beings? And why do they want to destroy each other? The star-spangled avenger and the Beast discover the truth first! But it may be too late to save the world and the ten souls fighting on top of it. A bittersweet ending for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Death of Nebulon. Cameo appearance by Wong. Flashback cameos by Doctor Strange, the Hulk, Nighthawk, and the Sub-Mariner to recap Nebulon's previous battles vs. the Defenders. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: This annual was published ten years after the first Avengers-Defenders clash. See Avengers 115-118 and Defenders 8-11. This issue includes a two-page text article featuring the Avengers' charter and by-laws.) 48 pages Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #12
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual Canadian Variant 12

    Canadian edition with $1.25 cover price. "Moonrise" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Jackson Guice (breakdowns) and Rick Magyar (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four have been hauled before the United Nations Security Council to explain why the Inhumans and their homeland were allowed to relocate to the moon (in Fantastic Four 240) without full disclosure! The U.N. no longer trusts the FF, so they ask the Avengers to journey to the moon and negotiate peace with the Inhumans! The relationship between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and Black Bolt, Medusa, Gorgon, Karnak, Triton, and Crystal goes way back to many previous adventures, so their meeting in Attilan is a pleasant one. But there's another inhuman on the moon that the Avengers also have a past relationship with...a certain madman known as Maximus! And he's ready to commence his next twisted scheme to destroy the Earth and his royal cousins! When massive boulders begin launching towards Earth, the finger-pointing starts! And suddenly the battle lines are drawn between the Mighty Avengers and the Incomparable Inhumans! Will Medusa or Captain America or the Wasp or anyone realize what Maximus has done before time runs out? Cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, the Enclave, and the Alpha Primitives. Flashback cameos by Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and Magneto. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. 48 pages Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #13
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual Canadian Variant 13

    Canadian edition with $1.25 cover price. "In Memory Yet Green!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and She-Hulk. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Steve Ditko. Inks by John Byrne. Cover by Steve Ditko and John Byrne. Trouble is brewing at the Northwind Observatory! Dr. Bruce Banner (aka the Hulk) has departed the Earth's dimension following the events of Incredible Hulk 300, and he's left behind many amazing scientific inventions! However, those inventions could become very dangerous if they fall into the wrong hands! Particularly Armin Zola's hands! So the Avengers along with Reed Richards, Hank McCoy, and Henry Pym are called into check out and secure Northwind! The inspection is proceeding on schedule, when suddenly the Hulk attacks! And then another Hulk! And a third Hulk! It's raining Hulks! But are these the real Green Goliaths? Or just some kind of bio-mutated creations? The Avengers will have to fight them all to find out! And then locate the mastermind behind this whole mess...Armin Zola! A fun annual! Cameo appearances by the Fixer, the Vision, and Raymond Sikorsky. Flashback cameos by Bruce Banner and the Hulk. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Thor, and the Wasp. (Note: Armin Zola appears next in Captain America 350.) 48 pages Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #14
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual Canadian Variant 14

    Canadian edition with $1.50 cover price. "Fifth Column" Secret Invasion Tie-in. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Kyle Baker (finishes). Cover by Kerry Gammill and Kyle Baker. Story continues from Avengers 260. The Avengers have successfully blocked Nebula's plan to destroy the Andromeda Galaxy. But due to interference from the Beyonder, the self-described granddaughter of Thanos has escaped! However, General Zedrao permits Starfox and his teammates to use the imperial power asteroid to pursue Nebula. On the way to the power asteroid, the Avengers make a pit stop in the 1930's…skrull-style! While visiting with the "gangster" Skrulls, Earth's Mightiest Heroes discover that a major power struggle is underway on the asteroid…centering around a device called the hyperwave bomb! Can the Avengers separate the good skrulls from the bad skrulls? Maybe the Fantastic Four will help! But either way, it's going to be a red-letter day for the Skrull empire! Story continues in Avengers 261. Cameo appearances by Firelord and Raksor. Flashback cameo by Galactus. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue's plot converges with Fantastic Four Annual 19 and many years later ties into New Avengers 43. The 1930's gangster Skrulls first appeared in Fantastic Four 91-93. The Skrulls of Kral mimic American culture from the prohibition era.) 48 pages Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #227
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 227
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Testing...1...2...3!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Brett Breeding. After a quick test of her amazing powers, the Avengers offer membership to the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau). Meanwhile at Ryker's Island, a psychiatrist visits Hank Pym to determine his fitness to stand trial for his crimes in Avengers 217. But as the former avenger prepares for his trial, Egghead gets ready for Hank's trial too! Everyone is headed to the courthouse next issue! Origin of Ant-Man, Giant-Man, Goliath, and Yellowjacket. Cameo appearances by the Plant-Man, Wizard, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and Egghead. Flashback cameos by the Black Panther, Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Ultron, Vision, and Wonder Man to recap the history of Henry Pym. Second appearance of the new Captain Marvel. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain Marvel debuted in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 16. Roger Stern begins his 5-year run as the writer for the Avengers title. This issue features a two-page ad for the Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin Atari video game.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #228
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 228

    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Two From The Heart!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Alan Zelenetz. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Brett Breeding and helpers. Cover by Brett Breeding. Since her difficult divorce several issues ago, Janet Van Dyne has been moving on her with life and enjoying her role as chairperson of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. And perhaps now it's time to move on with her love life as well. After meeting at a high society party, Tony Stark and the Wasp begin dating. Is that really a good idea considering the golden avenger's secret identity? Captain America doesn't think so! And that kicks off a series of three very uncomfortable conversations! First, Tony Stark and Cap, then Iron Man and Thor, and finally Shell-head and the Wasp! Everything started with good intentions, but is everything going to end that way? Meanwhile, Ant-Man makes a secret visit to Ryker's Island to talk with Hank Pym. However, the former avenger doesn't want to be sprung from prison. He plans to clear his name the right way! Cameo appearances by Egghead and Jim Rhodes. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: This cover is among a trio of Marvel covers in the early 1980's that featured super-heroes behind bars. See Amazing Spider-Man 219 and Captain America 260 also.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #229
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 229
    • Paper: White
    • Canadian Price Variant.
    • Label #3836303005
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Two From The Heart!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Alan Zelenetz. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Brett Breeding and helpers. Cover by Brett Breeding. Since her difficult divorce several issues ago, Janet Van Dyne has been moving on her with life and enjoying her role as chairperson of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. And perhaps now it's time to move on with her love life as well. After meeting at a high society party, Tony Stark and the Wasp begin dating. Is that really a good idea considering the golden avenger's secret identity? Captain America doesn't think so! And that kicks off a series of three very uncomfortable conversations! First, Tony Stark and Cap, then Iron Man and Thor, and finally Shell-head and the Wasp! Everything started with good intentions, but is everything going to end that way? Meanwhile, Ant-Man makes a secret visit to Ryker's Island to talk with Hank Pym. However, the former avenger doesn't want to be sprung from prison. He plans to clear his name the right way! Cameo appearances by Egghead and Jim Rhodes. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: This cover is among a trio of Marvel covers in the early 1980's that featured super-heroes behind bars. See Amazing Spider-Man 219 and Captain America 260 also.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #230
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 230

    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "The Last Farewell!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Al Milgrom. In heroic fashion last issue, Henry Pym defeated the Masters of Evil. And together with Hawkeye ended the threat of Egghead forever. Now after being cleared of all charges against him, the former avenger needs to determine what to do next with his life. But before Hank makes that decision, it's time for one last visit to Avengers Mansion. In an emotional farewell, one of the founding members of the Avengers says goodbye to his Yellowjacket costume, his long-time friends and teammates, and finally his former wife Janet. It's a powerful conclusion for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Final appearance of Egghead. Cameo appearances by Moonstone, the Plant-Man, Radioactive Man, Tiger Shark, Trish Starr, Elysius, ISAAC, Mentor, and Starfox. (Notes: Hank Pym does not resume his Yellowjacket identity until many years later in the 3rd series of the Avengers title. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 426,329; average paid circulation 223,335.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #231
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 231

    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Two From The Heart!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Alan Zelenetz. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Brett Breeding and helpers. Cover by Brett Breeding. Since her difficult divorce several issues ago, Janet Van Dyne has been moving on her with life and enjoying her role as chairperson of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. And perhaps now it's time to move on with her love life as well. After meeting at a high society party, Tony Stark and the Wasp begin dating. Is that really a good idea considering the golden avenger's secret identity? Captain America doesn't think so! And that kicks off a series of three very uncomfortable conversations! First, Tony Stark and Cap, then Iron Man and Thor, and finally Shell-head and the Wasp! Everything started with good intentions, but is everything going to end that way? Meanwhile, Ant-Man makes a secret visit to Ryker's Island to talk with Hank Pym. However, the former avenger doesn't want to be sprung from prison. He plans to clear his name the right way! Cameo appearances by Egghead and Jim Rhodes. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: This cover is among a trio of Marvel covers in the early 1980's that featured super-heroes behind bars. See Amazing Spider-Man 219 and Captain America 260 also.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #236
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 236

    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "I Want to be an Avenger!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Amazing Spider-Man wants to join the Avengers! But the web-slinger passed on his first opportunity way back in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 3. Why is he ready to sign up now? Earth's Mightiest Heroes are lukewarm to the idea and brush off the wall-crawler. However, when Spider-Man sees a quinjet departing the mansion, he hitches a ride! After the quinjet lands at Project Pegasus, Captain America, She-Hulk, and Starfox aren't very happy to find their amazing stowaway. But that attitude changes in a heartbeat when the Avengers discover hordes of Lava Men on the loose! Not to mention Blackout, Electro, Moonstone, and the Rhino! It's pandemonium at Project Pegasus! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien (aka the Guardsman) and the Vision. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Avengers (1963-1983) and debuts a new cover logo for the series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #238
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 238

    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Unlimited Vision!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Starfox has a new idea to speed up the Vision's recovery! Let ISAAC, the computer that runs Eros' home planet of Titan, try to repair the Vision's internal systems! Can ISAAC make the Vision as good as new? Or perhaps new and further improved? Meanwhile, Moonstone and Blackout are still unaccounted for following their escape from Project Pegasus last issue. However, once the Avengers track the fugitives to Egghead's old hideout, their days of freedom come to an abrupt and dark end! Origin on Blackout. Cameo appearances by Jessica Drew and Tigra. Avengers Lineup: Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, Vision, and the Wasp. (Note: Blackout and Moonstone return in Dazzler 32.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #240
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 240

    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "The Ghost of Jessica Drew!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Woman, Doctor Strange, and the Shroud. Script by Roger Stern with consultation from Ann Nocenti. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. At the request of Tigra, Earth's Mightiest Heroes travel to San Francisco to diagnose the mysterious ailment that has put Jessica Drew (aka Spider-Woman) into a coma. When the ghost of Spider-Woman appears at the hospital, the Avengers realize that supernatural forces are at work! So the call goes out for super-powered help, namely Doctor Strange and Dr. Henry Pym! But even the Master of the Mystic Arts and the world's leading biochemist don't know what or who is afflicting Jessica Drew! Could it be an evil sorceress from the sixth century? Time is running out...somebody needs to figure out something...and soon! Cameo appearance by the Vision. Flashback cameos by Gypsy Moth, Daddy Longlegs, Magnus, and Morgan Le Fey. Avengers Lineup: Captain Marvel, Dr. Pym, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, Tigra, and the Wasp. (Note: Spider-Woman's story continues from Spider-Woman (1st series) 50.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #241
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 241

    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Dark Angel!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Woman, Doctor Strange, and the Shroud. Script by Roger Stern with consultation from Ann Nocenti. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns), Joe Sinnott (finishes), and Andy Mushynsky (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Brett Breeding. Jessica Drew's tormentor stands revealed! It's Morgan Le Fey! And she still craves vengeance against Spider-Woman! From the astral plane, the sixth century sorceress attacks Doctor Strange and the Avengers! The heroes know they can't beat Morgan Le Fey from Earth's dimension, so the Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Shroud, and Starfox invade the astral plane and take the battle directly to the evil witch! The action is fast and furious in both the astral plane and the hospital room as Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Master of the Mystic Arts try to bring Jessica Drew back from the brink! Final appearance of Magnus. Cameo appearances by Captain America, Hawkeye, and the Vision. (Note: Morgan Le Fey appears next in Iron Man 209.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #243
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 243

    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Chain of Command!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. One half of the Avengers are missing! Along with many other New York City super-heroes! In an effort to quell the panic, the Vision takes control of the team and dispatches Starfox and the Scarlet Witch to help the civilian authorities! However as quickly as the six avengers vanished last issue, they suddenly reappear in Central Park! Once the team reunites at Avengers Mansion, two big organizational changes are made! First, the Vision takes over as chairman, and second, he tasks Hawkeye with establishing a west coast branch! Cameo appearances by Crystal, Quicksilver, Luna, ISAAC, and Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes). Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #244
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 244

    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Two From The Heart!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Alan Zelenetz. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Brett Breeding and helpers. Cover by Brett Breeding. Since her difficult divorce several issues ago, Janet Van Dyne has been moving on her with life and enjoying her role as chairperson of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. And perhaps now it's time to move on with her love life as well. After meeting at a high society party, Tony Stark and the Wasp begin dating. Is that really a good idea considering the golden avenger's secret identity? Captain America doesn't think so! And that kicks off a series of three very uncomfortable conversations! First, Tony Stark and Cap, then Iron Man and Thor, and finally Shell-head and the Wasp! Everything started with good intentions, but is everything going to end that way? Meanwhile, Ant-Man makes a secret visit to Ryker's Island to talk with Hank Pym. However, the former avenger doesn't want to be sprung from prison. He plans to clear his name the right way! Cameo appearances by Egghead and Jim Rhodes. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: This cover is among a trio of Marvel covers in the early 1980's that featured super-heroes behind bars. See Amazing Spider-Man 219 and Captain America 260 also.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #247
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 247

    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "The Ties that Bind!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Eternals. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. In Northern Greece the Wasp and Starfox wake up in the company of the Eternals! Last issue's battle was a huge misunderstanding! And now Starfox learns that he is also an eternal! But that revelation means he must participate in the ritual of the Uni-Mind! In spectacular fashion, all of the Eternals including Starfox take to the sky and become the single entity known as the Uni-Mind! Leaving the Wasp and Captain Marvel gasping in awe! One potential problem though...what if a super-villain were to attack Olympia, while the Eternals are formed in the Uni-Mind? Look out! Retelling of the Eternals' origin. Cameo appearances by She-Hulk, Quicksilver, Lockjaw, and Maelstrom. Flashback cameos by Chronos, Zuras, Mentor, Sui-San, and Thanos to recap the history of Titan; and Magneto, Modred, and Bova to recap the events of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch Limited Series (1st series) issue 4. (Notes: Maelstrom previously appeared in Marvel Two-in-One 72. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of the West Coast Avengers Limited Series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #248
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "To Save the Eternals!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Eternals. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes) and crew. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Maelstrom has taken control of the Eternals' homeland! And paralyzed within the Uni-Mind, the Eternals are helpless to stop him! Earth's Mightiest Heroes are the final hope for Olympia! When the Vision attacks Maelstrom, the Scarlet Witch dissolves the Uni-Mind and frees the Eternals! Suddenly there are hundreds of heroes to fight Maelstrom! Has the tide turned in the Eternals' favor? Or does Maelstrom still have an ace up his sleeve? Flashback cameos by Black Bolt and the Thing. Avengers Lineup: Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: Deathurge previously appeared in Marvel Two-in-One 72. The first issue of the West Coast Avengers Limited Series was published this month.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #249
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Ragnarok and Roll: Part 2 of 6 -"The Snows of Summer" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes) and crew. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Story continued from Thor #349. It's snowing all over the world! Is this cause for celebration? Unfortunately not! It's cause for grave concern about the survival of the universe! When Thor stops by Avengers Mansion, he tells his teammates about the ominous situation they face! Surtur is sending his demon hordes, the Sons of Muspell, to Midgard in order to clear a path for the fire giant to invade Asgard! In the snowy streets of Manhattan, the Avengers along with the Fantastic Four and the Warriors Three clash with Surtur's powerful demon hordes! Story continues in Thor 350. Cameo appearances by ISAAC, Deathurge, Maelstrom, and Beta Ray Bill. Flashback cameos by Malekith and Surtur. Avengers Lineup: Captain Marvel, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. (Note: The events of Thor 348 and 349 lead into this story.) Story continued from Thor #350. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #251
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Deceptions!" Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bob Hall and Joe Sinnott. The Vision has been acting strangely since recovering from his injuries several issues ago. In the sub-basement level of Avengers Mansion and with help from ISAAC, the synthezoid avenger builds a device called the Encephalatron Command Chair. This ominous device would give the Vision control of every computer system on Earth! Is the Avengers' chairman thinking about ruling the world? Stay tuned! Meanwhile, the Wasp takes a vacation to the Caribbean and makes a new friend in Paul Denning (aka Paladin)! But she also makes a new enemy in Baron Brimstone! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: Paladin teams up with the Wasp again in Spectacular Spider-Man 105 and 106. Baron Brimstone previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 99.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #252
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Deciding Factor!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bob Hall and Joe Sinnott. The Vision continues to ponder whether or not he should take control of the world's computer systems. The Encephalatron Command Chair would give him that power. What will the synthezoid avenger decide to do? However, after an arsonist torches the home of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch in New Jersey, the decision becomes clear! Meanwhile in the Arizona desert, one of Thanos' secret Earth bases has been discovered! Cap, Wanda, Hercules, and Starfox travel west to investigate! And once inside the base they discover a pair of brothers! The Blood Brothers! These extra-terrestrial beasts usually like to play with Shell-Head, but today they mix it up with four new avengers! Cameo appearances by Doc Samson and Dane Whitman (aka the Black Knight). Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, and the Vision. (Note: The Blood Brothers previously appeared in Iron Man 91.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #253
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Two From The Heart!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Alan Zelenetz. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Brett Breeding and helpers. Cover by Brett Breeding. Since her difficult divorce several issues ago, Janet Van Dyne has been moving on her with life and enjoying her role as chairperson of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. And perhaps now it's time to move on with her love life as well. After meeting at a high society party, Tony Stark and the Wasp begin dating. Is that really a good idea considering the golden avenger's secret identity? Captain America doesn't think so! And that kicks off a series of three very uncomfortable conversations! First, Tony Stark and Cap, then Iron Man and Thor, and finally Shell-head and the Wasp! Everything started with good intentions, but is everything going to end that way? Meanwhile, Ant-Man makes a secret visit to Ryker's Island to talk with Hank Pym. However, the former avenger doesn't want to be sprung from prison. He plans to clear his name the right way! Cameo appearances by Egghead and Jim Rhodes. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: This cover is among a trio of Marvel covers in the early 1980's that featured super-heroes behind bars. See Amazing Spider-Man 219 and Captain America 260 also.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #254
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Absolute Vision" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns), Joe Delbeato (finishes), and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Bob Hall and Joe Rubinstein. Throughout their glorious history, Earth's Mightiest Heroes have made their living stopping the plans of would-be world conquerors. But today the Avengers must stop one of their own! The Vision has good intentions, but does he know where the road paved with good intentions leads? As the synthezoid avenger closes in on world cyber domination, the Avengers along with their west coast counterparts invade the mansion! Can anyone find the Vision? Can anyone talk sense into him? It's a race against time…the Avengers must win! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and Tigra. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, Wonder Man, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #255
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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Two From The Heart!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Alan Zelenetz. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Brett Breeding and helpers. Cover by Brett Breeding. Since her difficult divorce several issues ago, Janet Van Dyne has been moving on her with life and enjoying her role as chairperson of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. And perhaps now it's time to move on with her love life as well. After meeting at a high society party, Tony Stark and the Wasp begin dating. Is that really a good idea considering the golden avenger's secret identity? Captain America doesn't think so! And that kicks off a series of three very uncomfortable conversations! First, Tony Stark and Cap, then Iron Man and Thor, and finally Shell-head and the Wasp! Everything started with good intentions, but is everything going to end that way? Meanwhile, Ant-Man makes a secret visit to Ryker's Island to talk with Hank Pym. However, the former avenger doesn't want to be sprung from prison. He plans to clear his name the right way! Cameo appearances by Egghead and Jim Rhodes. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: This cover is among a trio of Marvel covers in the early 1980's that featured super-heroes behind bars. See Amazing Spider-Man 219 and Captain America 260 also.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.