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Avengers (1963 1st Series) 67 CGC 7.0

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Label #4224219002

"We Stand at Armageddon!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by George Klein. Cover by Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger. Ultron-6 rampages through Avengers Mansion! And Earth's Mightiest Heroes are helpless to stop the metal monster now composed of pure adamantium! After steamrolling the Avengers, Ultron flies away; but the Vision follows him back to his lair! Ultron plans to detonate a nuclear device in New York City! And only the synthezoid avenger stands in his way!Can the Vision derail his creator's atomic dreams? Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, Gabe Jones, and Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Iron Man, Thor, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: This issue is Ultron's first cover appearance. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Super Action #28.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 75 CGC 5.5

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Label #4578573007

"The Warlord and the Witch!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Finally! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are back! Where have they been since (escaping from Magneto in) Avengers 53? The twin mutants along with the Toad had been traveling through Europe looking for a way to restore Wanda's hex power! But unfortunately Pietro's arrival at Avengers Mansion all by himself signals that something has gone terribly wrong! Days earlier while reading from an ancient tome, Wanda accidentally opened a portal to another dimension…and Arkon the Magnificent came crashing through! In a matter of seconds, Arkon grabbed the Scarlet Witch and took her back to his kingdom on Polemachus! So now fast-forwarding to the present, the Avengers must find Arkon, rescue Wanda, and, oh, prevent the nuclear destruction of the Earth! First appearance of Arkon (in a flashback). Cameo appearances by Bill Foster, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: Pietro and Wanda previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 59 & 60. Quicksilver's light blue costume debuts in this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 81 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4649142024

"When Dies A Legend!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Avengers are splitting up, but not permanently! Just long enough to take care of a double threat! While half the team searches for the Zodiac in New York City; the Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Goliath fly west to the Great Plains to help Red Wolf stop Cornelius Van Lunt's violent land grab! However, a mid-air ambush in the Montana sky quickly derails the Avengers' mission! After the Vision saves Wanda (as foreshadowed on the cover), Van Lunt captures both of them and forces the Vision to fight Goliath! The devious Cornelius has everything going his way until Red Wolf and his fellow tribesmen set dynamite to Van Lunt's precious concrete dam! Can the Indian legend from decades ago reclaim his sacred homeland? And lead the Avengers to victory? Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Cornelius Van Lunt returns in Avengers 120. Red Wolf appears next in Red Wolf 7.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 83 FN+ 6.5

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 85 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4646443010

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 93 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4646443011

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 96 CGC 5.5

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Label #4578573012

"The Andromeda Swarm!" Part 8 of 9. Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Neal Adams. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer. Finally, the Avengers blast off into outer space to take the fight to the Kree and the Skrulls! On the edge of the AndromedaGalaxy, Earth's Mightiest Heroes engage the awesome Skrull armada! Cap, Shell-Head, Thor, and the Vision attack the armada's flagship hoping to turn back the entire fleet! During the ferocious battle inside, the Avengershear about the Skrulls' secret plan to destroy the Earth! And as shown on the dynamic cover, an enraged Vision will do whatever it takes to uncover the devious plan (and rescue the Scarlet Witch)! Meanwhile on Hala, the Kree home planet; the power struggle between the Supreme Intelligence and Ronan the Accuser quietly rages behind the scenes...with Rick Jones caught in the middle! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Annihilus. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 100 FN- 5.5

Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. This landmark 100th issue features everyone who has previously been an Avenger. "Whatever Gods There Be!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Windsor-Smith (pages 1-6, 12), Joe Sinnott (pages 7-11, 13, 14) and Syd Shores (pages 15-23); Bringing warning of impending doom, an amnesiac Hercules is captured by Ares, prompting the Avengers to call out for aid from all their members, past and present. Traveling to the Black Knight's castle for aid, all the members arrive, including the Hulk who is convinced to join their fight. The group enters the Black Knight's castle where in the basement Dane summons the spirit of his ancestor, the original Black Knight, who reveals to them the chain of events that brought all of them together; The group splits in two, one group remaining on Earth to battle any Olympian invaders, and the other to travel to Olympus to free Hercules and stop Ares. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest starring the Hulk, Ant-Man, the Black Knight, the Black Panther, Hercules, and the Swordsman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 102 VF- 7.5

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 108 VF 8.0

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

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 119 VF+ 8.5

"Night of the Collector" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by John Romita. The Avengers' cataclysmic confrontation with Dormammu is over, and now the team is ready for rest and relaxation. To that end Earth's Mightiest Heroes participate in the Halloween parade in Rutland, Vermont! However, an old acquaintance with a penchant for collecting super-heroes is also present in the Green Mountain State on this all hallows eve! The ancient elder's plan gets off to a good start as the golden avenger, shield-slinger, thunder god, and panther fall before his arcane might! But four avengers remain on the loose! And with help from the local townsfolk, the four heroes will attempt to corral the Collector! Cameo appearances by Loki and Tom Fagan. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Collector previously appeared in Iron Man (1st series) 26 and returns in Incredible Hulk 197. The Avengers also attended the Rutland parade in Avengers 83.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 134 CGC 6.0

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Label #2097290001

"The Times That Bind!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott (with John Romita touch-ups). The Vision's trip through time marches on as the synthezoid avenger discovers the sad fate of the original Human Torch. After going nova in the 1950's, the torch's body remained dormant and missing for many years until the Mad Thinker located it. However, the twisted thinker just resurrected the torch in order to attack the Fantastic Four. After the FF's victory (in Fantastic Four Annual 4), the original Human Torch became inactive again…until someone else, someone even more evil, found the android body! Also traveling through time, Mantis and her teammates learn how the pacifist Kree and the Cotati worked together to defeat the militant Kree and the Star Stalker centuries ago. And then they observe how the Kree came to Earth to plant the Cotati in Vietnam years later. Meanwhile back in the present time at Avengers Mansion, a confident Scarlet Witch wins a brief skirmish against Moondragon. Origin of the Vision. Origin of Mantis. Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness and Libra. Flashback cameos by Immortus, the Supreme Intelligence, Quasimodo, Toro, Ultron-5, and the Fantastic Four. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 135 CGC 6.5

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Label #2097290002

"The Torch is Passed!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Jim Starlin and John Romita Sr. (vignettes). In the Mad Thinker's deserted laboratory, the Vision witnesses how Ultron-5 transformed the original Human Torch's body into his own synthetic body. Sadly, the synthezoid avenger also observes the tragic death of his creator and his first valiant fight against Ultron. However, the past is in the past; and knowing the truth, the Vision is ready to move forward and reunite with Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Meanwhile in present day Vietnam, Moondragon joins Mantis, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, Libra, and the Cotati to uncover the secrets of the Celestial Madonna. Origin of the Vision. Origin of Moondragon. Death of Dr. Phineas T. Horton. Story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 4. Cameo appearance by Immortus. Flashback cameos by the Wasp, Henry Pym, Dr. Phineas T. Horton, Quasimodo, Silver Surfer, Thanos, Mentor, and the Mad Thinker. (Notes: This issue fills in the details of what took place between Fantastic Four Annual 4 and the Vision's first appearance in Avengers 57. Elements of the story in Doctor Strange (2nd series) 7 continue in Giant-Size Avengers 4.) The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 342,917; average paid circulation 188,084. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 136 FN+ 6.5

"Iron Man: D.O.A." Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Tom Sutton. Inks by Mike Ploog. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. Cover vignettes by John Romita, Sr. and Mike Esposito. The Avengers series take a one-issue hiatus from current events to reprint Amazing Adventures (2nd series) issue 12 (with pages two and three omitted). The freshly mutated Beast makes a latex mask for himself, so he can continue working at the Brand Corporation as Hank McCoy. But when Tony Stark and Marianne Rodgers visit his laboratory, Hank's plan starts to unravel...and sets the stage for a savage battle between the golden avenger and the Beast! (Notes: The cover of Avengers 136 was updated to show the "blue" Beast. In the actual story, the Beast is colored gray. Giant-Size Avengers 4 was published the same month as this reprint issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 137 CGC 8.0

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Label #2097290003

"We Do Seek Out New Avengers!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita. The epic celestial madonna saga has concluded in Giant-Size Avengers 4. And now Earth's Mightiest Heroes need to replenish their ranks! Moondragon, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket quickly sign up, but the Avengers still need one more member, so Iron Man and Thor hold tryouts at Shea Stadium. Who will answer the call to join? The bombastic Beast! However, someone else shows up at Shea Stadium too...the powerful Stranger! Will Hank McCoy survive his tryout? Meanwhile, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch enjoy their honeymoon in French Polynesia; and Hawkeye leaves the Avengers to go back in time to find the Black Knight. Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, the Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Hercules, and Quicksilver. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 137 FN/VF 7.0

"We Do Seek Out New Avengers!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita. The epic celestial madonna saga has concluded in Giant-Size Avengers 4. And now Earth's Mightiest Heroes need to replenish their ranks! Moondragon, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket quickly sign up, but the Avengers still need one more member, so Iron Man and Thor hold tryouts at Shea Stadium. Who will answer the call to join? The bombastic Beast! However, someone else shows up at Shea Stadium too...the powerful Stranger! Will Hank McCoy survive his tryout? Meanwhile, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch enjoy their honeymoon in French Polynesia; and Hawkeye leaves the Avengers to go back in time to find the Black Knight. Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, the Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Hercules, and Quicksilver. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 138 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0604778035

"Stranger in a Strange Man!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Earth's Mightiest Heroes crave revenge after the Stranger seriously injured the Wasp last issue. But the Avengers must locate the cosmic-powered giant first! The Stranger seems to be obsessed with finding the Scarlet Witch. Could that be a clue to his whereabouts and motives? Thor and Iron Man think so! And along with Moondragon, Yellowjacket, and the Beast, the golden avenger and the thunder god begin their quest for payback against the Stranger (or a frog-like mutant impersonating him)! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. Flashback cameos by Arkon, Magneto, and Quicksilver to recap the Toad's past adventures against the X-Men and the Avengers. (Notes: The Toad previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 76. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 138 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #2097290004

"Stranger in a Strange Man!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Earth's Mightiest Heroes crave revenge after the Stranger seriously injured the Wasp last issue. But the Avengers must locate the cosmic-powered giant first! The Stranger seems to be obsessed with finding the Scarlet Witch. Could that be a clue to his whereabouts and motives? Thor and Iron Man think so! And along with Moondragon, Yellowjacket, and the Beast, the golden avenger and the thunder god begin their quest for payback against the Stranger (or a frog-like mutant impersonating him)! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. Flashback cameos by Arkon, Magneto, and Quicksilver to recap the Toad's past adventures against the X-Men and the Avengers. (Notes: The Toad previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 76. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 139 VF 8.0

"Prescription: Violence!!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Janet Pym still lies comatose in the hospital after being wounded in battle vs. the Toad two issues ago. While a stressed out Hank Pym and his fellow Avengers stand guard at her bedside, the Wasp receives a visitor! Is it an old friend? No, it's an old foe...the Whirlwind! The Pym's long-time adversary quickly flees, but during the brief battle Yellowjacket finally realizes the Whirlwind's secret identity! And when Yellowjacket confronts his former limo driver, the action begins! Can the Beast and a super-sized Hank Pym reign in the Whirlwind? Meanwhile, Iron Man and Moondragon fly to Latveria looking for Hawkeye. Cameo appearances by Patsy Walker, the Toad, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: The Whirlwind previously appeared in Marvel Feature (1st series) 9. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics historian Peter Sanderson, respectively.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 139 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2097290005

"Prescription: Violence!!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Janet Pym still lies comatose in the hospital after being wounded in battle vs. the Toad two issues ago. While a stressed out Hank Pym and his fellow Avengers stand guard at her bedside, the Wasp receives a visitor! Is it an old friend? No, it's an old foe...the Whirlwind! The Pym's long-time adversary quickly flees, but during the brief battle Yellowjacket finally realizes the Whirlwind's secret identity! And when Yellowjacket confronts his former limo driver, the action begins! Can the Beast and a super-sized Hank Pym reign in the Whirlwind? Meanwhile, Iron Man and Moondragon fly to Latveria looking for Hawkeye. Cameo appearances by Patsy Walker, the Toad, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: The Whirlwind previously appeared in Marvel Feature (1st series) 9. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics historian Peter Sanderson, respectively.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 141 FN/VF 7.0

"The Phantom Empire!" Part 1 of 7. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez (first work on the Avengers). Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. A landmark issue of the Avengers with one of the best covers of the bronze age! Also the first issue of the last great saga of the Steve Englehart era that sends one half of Earth's Mightiest Heroes to another world...and the other half to another time! And featuring George Perez's first artwork on the Avengers title. Now to the story...Captain America returns to Avengers Mansion seeking help in his ongoing struggle against the Brand Corporation and Roxxon Oil. However, the Avengers already have a crisis on their hands with the confirmation of Hawkeye's disappearance...and the high probability of Kang the Conqueror's involvement! So Thor and Moondragon summon Immortus to assist them in traveling back in time; while the remaining Avengers and Patsy Walker invade the Brand Corporation's Long Island facility expecting to fight a small private army...not the Squadron Supreme! Cameo appearances by the Wasp and Yellowjacket. Flashback cameos by the Falcon, Nomad, and the Red Skull to recap Cap's recent encounter with the Serpent Crown. (Notes: George Perez paid homage to Gil Kane's classic cover with his cover to Avengers (3rd series) 6. The cover should read the Avengers vs. the Squadron Supreme Instead of the Squadron Sinister. The Squadron Supreme previously appeared in Avengers 86.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 142 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4667964004

"Go West, Young Gods!" Part 2 of 7. Guest-starring Kid Colt, Night Rider, Rawhide Kid, Ringo Kid, and the Two-Gun Kid. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia (with John Romita touch-ups). Thor, Moondragon, and Immortus arrive in 1873 Tombstone, Arizona in search of the Avengers' ace archer! However, the first people they encounter in the desert are Marvel's Western heroes! Neither group is quite sure what to make of the other, but the western wranglers have already met Clint Barton. Shortly thereafter everyone meets at Matthew J. Hawk's office to devise a plan to stop Kang and his local outlaw renegades! Hawkeye's plan involves the thunder god, the Titan priestess, the Western riders, a uranium mine, and the Pecos Train! It's a sensational shootout in the wild, wild west! Meanwhile, Captain America, Iron Man, the Beast, Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Patsy Walker are prisoners of Roxxon Oil and the Squadron Supreme. Flashback cameo by Kang. (Note: The cover shows Iron Man in the western time travel adventure, but he is with the Avengers battling the Squadron Supreme.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 143 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4550616003

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"Right Between the Eons!" Part 3 of 7. Guest-starring the Two-Gun Kid. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. After stopping the Pecos Train robbery last issue, the Western riders along with Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor are ready to end the menace of Kang the Conqueror forever! To that end the three Avengers plus the Two-Gun Kid invade Kang's majestic palace! In 1873 Tombstone, Arizona, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes finally stop the master of time's reign of terror? It's an awesome battle for the ages! Meanwhile inside the Brand Corporation's plant, the Vision helps the Avengers and Patsy Walker escape from Doctor Spectrum's prison. Now the five heroes are on the loose...looking for the Squadron Supreme...and looking for payback! Cameo appearances by Kid Colt, Night Rider, Rawhide Kid, Ringo Kid, and Immortus. Flashback cameo by the Pharaoh Rama-Tut. (Notes: Following this issue Kang does not return to the pages of the Avengers until issue 267 many years later. The Conqueror appears next in the first issue of the Marvel Superheroes Secret Wars Limited Series. The monster depicted on the cover fights the Avengers who are in Kang's citadel not the ones inside the Brand Corporation. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #17 Captain America by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 144 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4224231010

"Claws!" Part 4 of 7. First appearance of Hellcat. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers are free inside the Brand Corporation's Long Island facility! However, it doesn't take long for Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter to locate them and activate the plant's internal military-grade weapons! During the missile attack, the Avengers are forced to split up. The Beast, Vision, and Scarlet Witch go one way...and Captain America, Iron Man, and Patsy Walker go another! When Shell-head comes across the former uniform of the Cat, the shield-slinger gets an idea! And in a dazzling transformation...Patsy Walker becomes Hellcat! The Avengers could use another hero on their side, because the rematch with Doctor Spectrum, the Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, and the Whizzer is coming up fast! An excellent issue! The story (part 5) continues in Avengers 147. Origin of Patsy Walker. Cameo appearances by the Two-Gun Kid, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Tigra. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Peter Gillis and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #39 Thor by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 144 CGC 8.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4665985019

"Claws!" Part 4 of 7. First appearance of Hellcat. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers are free inside the Brand Corporation's Long Island facility! However, it doesn't take long for Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter to locate them and activate the plant's internal military-grade weapons! During the missile attack, the Avengers are forced to split up. The Beast, Vision, and Scarlet Witch go one way...and Captain America, Iron Man, and Patsy Walker go another! When Shell-head comes across the former uniform of the Cat, the shield-slinger gets an idea! And in a dazzling transformation...Patsy Walker becomes Hellcat! The Avengers could use another hero on their side, because the rematch with Doctor Spectrum, the Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, and the Whizzer is coming up fast! An excellent issue! The story (part 5) continues in Avengers 147. Origin of Patsy Walker. Cameo appearances by the Two-Gun Kid, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Tigra. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Peter Gillis and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #39 Thor by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 144 VG- 3.5

"Claws!" Part 4 of 7. First appearance of Hellcat. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers are free inside the Brand Corporation's Long Island facility! However, it doesn't take long for Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter to locate them and activate the plant's internal military-grade weapons! During the missile attack, the Avengers are forced to split up. The Beast, Vision, and Scarlet Witch go one way...and Captain America, Iron Man, and Patsy Walker go another! When Shell-head comes across the former uniform of the Cat, the shield-slinger gets an idea! And in a dazzling transformation...Patsy Walker becomes Hellcat! The Avengers could use another hero on their side, because the rematch with Doctor Spectrum, the Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, and the Whizzer is coming up fast! An excellent issue! The story (part 5) continues in Avengers 147. Origin of Patsy Walker. Cameo appearances by the Two-Gun Kid, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Tigra. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Peter Gillis and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #39 Thor by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 149 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4630443016

"The Gods and the Gang!" Part 7 of 7. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by George Perez and Frank Giacoia (with touch-ups from John Romita). The Avengers return to the Brand Corporation facility on Long Island! And waste no time jumping into a brawl with Brand's private army! But Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter have a secret weapon waiting for Earth's Mightiest Heroes...Orka, the human killer whale! Fortunately though, Moondragon and Thor have returned to New York following their Wild West adventure, and the two god-like avengers join the fight against Orka! Two fantastic battles will determine if the Avengers live or die: the thunder god vs. Orka...and Hellcat vs. Buzz Baxter! An awesome conclusion to the Serpent Crown saga! Cameo appearance by the Squadron Supreme. (Notes: Orka previously appeared in Sub-Mariner 67. This seven-part story was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback, Avengers: The Serpent Crown. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Richard Howell. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 152 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4667964021

"Nightmare in New Orleans!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Dan Adkins. In a shocking development, Wonder Man has returned from the dead! How is this possible when the Avengers themselves witnessed Simon Williams' death several years ago? Earth's Mightiest Heroes travel south to the Crescent City to learn the secret of Wonder Man's resurrection! In the Louisiana swamps, the Scarlet Witch leads her teammates into battle against zombies, black magic, and the Black Talon! Will the Avengers find answers to their questions...or just more questions without answers? First appearance of the Black Talon. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: Wonder Man's apparent death took place in Avengers (1st series) 9. The splash page credits Steve Englehart for this issue's plot.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 154 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2097290006

"When Strikes Attuma?" Part 1 of 4. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. Following the Avengers' awesome battle against the Living Laser in Avengers Annual 6, the Vision drops the Serpent Crown into the Pacific Ocean to dispose of the crown forever. However, on his way back to the mainland, the synthezoid avenger is ambushed by the henchmen of Attuma! Why is Prince Namor's long-time foe attacking the Vision? Meanwhile back at Avengers Mansion, the Scarlet Witch and Jarvis wage a desperate battle for survival against another agent of Attuma...the powerful Tyrak! Will Cap, Shell-head, and the Beast get back to the mansion in time to save their faithful butler and Wanda? The situation does not look good for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Story (part 2) continues in Super-Villain Team-Up 9. First appearance of Tyrak. Cameo appearance by the Whizzer. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Note: Attuma previously appeared in Super-Villain Team-Up 3.) 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 155 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4632048005

"To Stand Alone!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. Story continues from Super-Villain Team-Up 9 (part 2). Earth's Mightiest Heroes have gone down to defeat at the hands of Doctor Doom! And now the shield-slinger, the golden avenger, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket are prisoners of the Latverian monarch on Hydrobase! Meanwhile, Wonder Man, the Beast, and Robert Frank search for Attuma...and find him at an underwater U.S. research laboratory! In the middle of the furious battle, the Sub-Mariner arrives...and mistakenly attacks the Whizzer and Wonder Man! Everything is going Attuma's way! Can anyone stop the Atlantean madman? Cameo appearance by Namorita. Flashback cameos by Baron Zemo, the Enchantress, the Executioner, and Thor to recap the events of Avengers (1st series) 9. (Note: Doctor Doom's previously battled Earth's Mightiest Heroes way back in Avengers (1st series) 25.) 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 155 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #2097290008

"To Stand Alone!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. Story continues from Super-Villain Team-Up 9 (part 2). Earth's Mightiest Heroes have gone down to defeat at the hands of Doctor Doom! And now the shield-slinger, the golden avenger, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket are prisoners of the Latverian monarch on Hydrobase! Meanwhile, Wonder Man, the Beast, and Robert Frank search for Attuma...and find him at an underwater U.S. research laboratory! In the middle of the furious battle, the Sub-Mariner arrives...and mistakenly attacks the Whizzer and Wonder Man! Everything is going Attuma's way! Can anyone stop the Atlantean madman? Cameo appearance by Namorita. Flashback cameos by Baron Zemo, the Enchantress, the Executioner, and Thor to recap the events of Avengers (1st series) 9. (Note: Doctor Doom's previously battled Earth's Mightiest Heroes way back in Avengers (1st series) 25.) 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 155 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2097290007

"To Stand Alone!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. Story continues from Super-Villain Team-Up 9 (part 2). Earth's Mightiest Heroes have gone down to defeat at the hands of Doctor Doom! And now the shield-slinger, the golden avenger, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket are prisoners of the Latverian monarch on Hydrobase! Meanwhile, Wonder Man, the Beast, and Robert Frank search for Attuma...and find him at an underwater U.S. research laboratory! In the middle of the furious battle, the Sub-Mariner arrives...and mistakenly attacks the Whizzer and Wonder Man! Everything is going Attuma's way! Can anyone stop the Atlantean madman? Cameo appearance by Namorita. Flashback cameos by Baron Zemo, the Enchantress, the Executioner, and Thor to recap the events of Avengers (1st series) 9. (Note: Doctor Doom's previously battled Earth's Mightiest Heroes way back in Avengers (1st series) 25.) 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 156 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2097290009

"The Private War of Doctor Doom!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Jim Shooter. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. In order to stop Attuma's plan for world conquest, the Vision strikes a deal with Doctor Doom! The Avengers join forces with the ruler of Latveria and pursue Attuma into his undersea lair! At the same time (and with guidance from the Beast), Prince Namor, Wonder Man, and the Whizzer zero in on Attuma's citadel too! And in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Avenging Son battle Attuma and Tyrak for the freedom of the world! Fortunately, Doctor Doom is there to help the good guys...or does the good doctor have something else in mind? Cameo appearance by Namorita. (Notes: Tyrak returns in Avengers 172. A subplot from this story involving Captain America continues in Super-Villain Team-Up 10.) 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 158 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4632048004

1st appearance of Graviton

"When Avengers Clash! Part 1 of 2. Script by Jim Shooter. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Dan Adkins. Ever since Simon Williams' amazing return from the dead six issues ago, tension has been building between Wonder Man and the Vision. And now things finally boil over in a big way! A horrified Scarlet Witch looks on as the two titans clash inside Avengers Mansion! It's a fight that neither man can win. And after it's over, the Avengers' morale sinks to a new low. Meanwhile north of the border, a brand new villain has seized control of a town in the Canadian Rockies. The Avengers need a big challenge to shake them out of the doldrums; and Graviton is poised to provide it! First appearance of Graviton. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 159 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #2097290010

2nd appearance of Graviton

"Siege by Stealth and Storm! Part 2 of 2. Script by Jim Shooter. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers' assault on Graviton's airborne city has failed! And now the super-villain who can control gravity moves his floating city over the island of Manhattan! With eight avengers as prisoners, Graviton's plan to blackmail New York looks unstoppable! But dramatically two more avengers arrive on the scene! Can Thor and the Black Panther lift the Avengers to victory? Cameo appearance by Daredevil. (Notes: Graviton appears next in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 4. The first subplot of the Korvac Saga begins in this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 160 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #2097290011

"The Trial!" Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Pérez and Joe Sinnott. One of the classic issues of the Avengers! Since Wonder Man's shocking resurrection several issues ago, it was only a matter of time before a particular scythe-wielding super-villain showed up at Avengers Mansion! And the Grim Reaper does not disappoint! After Eric Williams ambushes the Avengers, the trial of Wonder Man and the Vision begins! A sensational issue! Brief re-telling of the origins of the Vision and Wonder Man. Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp, Whizzer, and Yellowjacket. Flashback cameos by Baron Zemo, the Enchantress, Executioner, original Human Torch, Space Phantom, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Panther, Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, and the Vision. (Notes: The Grim Reaper previously appeared in Avengers 108. He returns in issue #3 of the first (1982) Vision and Scarlet Witch limited series. This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 161 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #2097290012

"Beware the Ant-Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. In incredible fashion the Avengers are attacked at their Fifth Avenue Mansion! And the assailant is none other than the Ant-Man! What in the world has happened to Hank Pym?!? Fortunately, with help from the Wasp, the Avengers corral their diminutive teammate! But that only buys Earth's Mightiest Heroes a few more hours until the next attacker arrives...a certain adamantium attacker! It's a super showdown inside Avengers Mansion as eight avengers lay it all on the line against Ultron! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye and the Two-Gun Kid. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Notes: Ultron previously appeared in Fantastic Four 150. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 168 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #2097290013

The Korvac Saga: Part 2 of 10 - "First Blood" Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. The Avengers along with Charlie-27, Martinex, Nikki, Starhawk, and Yondu return to their Fifth Avenue mansion to begin the search for Korvac. But inside the mansion a new foe is waiting...Mr. Peter Gyrich! The federal government's special agent reads the riot act to Iron Man for the lax security at Avengers headquarters! After Gyrich exits, the star-spangled avenger gives Shell-head a piece of his mind too, until the Scarlet Witch intervenes to cool down the situation. Meanwhile, Starhawk travels to Queens and engages Michael (aka Korvac) in a life-and-death battle of cosmic proportions! And also in this issue, Hawkeye and the Two-Gun Kid are enjoying a train ride in Colorado, when suddenly the Two-Gun Kid disappears! Cameo appearances by Vance Astro, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, the Silver Surfer, Peter Parker, and Mary Jane Watson. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 171 VF- 7.5

The Korvac Saga: Part 4 of 10 - "Where Angels Fear to Tread" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in hot pursuit of Jocasta through the streets of Manhattan! During the chase the Avengers pick up an ally, Ms. Marvel, and locate the female robot's final destination...a convent! Is Ultron hiding out among the nuns? The evil one is full of surprises! And the next one is for the Scarlet Witch, the most dangerous avenger to the adamantium monster! It's another classic battle between the Avengers and Ultron! An excellent issue! (Notes: Ultron returns in Avengers 202. This issue was reprinted in 1999 in Ultron Unleashed 1. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Kevin Dooley.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 173 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4667964016

The Korvac Saga: Part 6 of 10 - "Threshold of Oblivion!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Diverse Hands (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Avengers are vanishing one after another with no end in sight! Is someone collecting super-heroes? In an attempt to replenish the roster, Iron Man brings in the Black Panther, Black Widow, Hercules, and Captain Marvel to help. But to no avail as T'challa, the Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket all disappear from the mansion next! So the Avengers are down to their final four...Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. Is that going to be enough against an elder of the universe? Meanwhile, Michael (aka Korvac) continues his preparations for conquering the cosmos. Cameo appearances by Django Maximoff, Robert Frank (aka the Whizzer), Nick Fury, Charlie-27, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, the Watcher, Odin, Zeus, Mephisto, and Eternity. (Notes: The Collector previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 198. The letters page of Avengers 179 lists the inkers for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 175 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2097290014

The Korvac Saga: Part 8 of 10 - "The End...And the Beginning!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel. Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Dave Wenzel. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. With a horrific bolt from the blue, Michael incinerated the Collector last issue! Now Earth's Mightiest Heroes fully realize what an awesome foe they are up against! After returning to their Fifth Avenue Mansion, Iron Man begins directing the search for Korvac. But while the 17 heroes impatiently wait for battle, old animosities from days gone by resurface. Tempers flare among Quicksilver, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and the Vision! The Avengers better get focused on Michael...because he's sure focused on them! Origin of Michael (aka Korvac). Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Hercules, the Two-Gun Kid, Charlie-27, Martinex, and Starhawk. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 181 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #2103421001

"On the Matter of Heroes!" Part 1 of 2. Written by David Michelinie. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. A new era for 'Earth's Mightiest Heroes' begins, and the first order of business is selecting the seven members of the new roster. But this time the federal government is going to help the Avengers choose! Peter Gyrich announces the selections: the Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp,...and the Falcon! Hold on, is the Falcon even an avenger? That's what Hawkeye would like to know! Meanwhile, the old man from Vladivostok, Django Maximoff, finally arrives in New York City. And the lives of Pietro and Wanda will never be the same again. Cameo appearances by the Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Black Widow, Hercules, and Moondragon. Note: John Byrne begins his 1-year stint as the regular artist on the series. Note: First appearance of Scott Lang (the second Ant-Man). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 182 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4667964015

"Honor Thy Father!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Bob Layton. Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch have mysteriously collapsed inside Avengers Mansion. Dr. Donald Blake tries to diagnose their condition, but he doesn't realize that Wanda's and Pietro's souls have been transferred into miniature dolls! How did Django Maximoff do that? Fortunately, Jocasta picks up a trail of mystic energy that leads to a rundown rooming house in the Bowery. And inside a small guest room, the Avengers wage a bizarre battle against apparitions of the Toad, Nighthawk, and Princess Python! Can the Avengers free Wanda and Pietro from the clutches of the nivashi stone? Final 35¢ issue. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Iron Man, Jocasta, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: This issue reveals several details about the upbringing of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch along with Django Maximoff's involvement in the events of Spider-Woman (1st series) 12. This issue was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: The Yesterday Quest. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 370,012; average paid circulation 162,996.) 36 pages. Last 35c cover-priced issue. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 183 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4667964005

"The Redoubtable Return of Crusher Creel!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Ms. Marvel and the Falcon join the Avengers! And it won't be long before they see action! Down on the docks, Clint Barton is having lunch at a local diner when an angry patron bumps into him! It's Crusher Creel! Where did he come from? Forget that question. The better one is: who's going to stop him? Hawkeye makes a quick phone call to Avengers Mansion, and the battle is joined shortly thereafter! The Absorbing Man just wants to escape to South America, but Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand in his way! Meanwhile, Wanda and Pietro begin their cross-atlantic voyage to Europe with Django Maximoff. First 40¢ issue. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Falcon, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Absorbing Man previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 209. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 36 pages Cover price $0.40.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 185N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4667964020

Newsstand Edition. "The Yesterday Quest!" Part 1 of 3. Plot by Mark Gruenwald and Steven Grant. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Ever since their first appearance in Uncanny X-Men 4 many years ago, the origin of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch has been a mystery to both comic readers and the siblings alike. After Wanda and Pietro arrive in Transia with Django Maximoff, clues to the twins' birthplace and birth parents begin to emerge. Modred the Mystic, the Darkhold, Bova the cow-woman, the High Evolutionary's former citadel, and Wundagore Mountain are all pieces to the puzzle. And the truth seems to lie at the top of the mountain. But there's something else at the top of Wundagore Mountain. Something ancient, something evil. Cameo appearance by Bova. Flashback cameos by Robert Frank, Madeline Frank, and the Toad. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Falcon, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Jocasta, Ms. Marvel, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: Mark Gruenwald's participation in this three-part story was an indication of the storyline's importance to the continuity of the Marvel Universe. Modred previously appeared in Marvel Two-in-One 33. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Man-Thing's guest appearance in Micronauts 7.) 36 pages Cover price $0.40.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 186D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. "Nights of Wundagore!" Part 2 of 3. Plot by Mark Gruenwald and Steven Grant. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The situation in Transia has taken a turn for the worse! While Bova tells Pietro about his childhood, Wanda wages a life-and-death struggle against Modred the Mystic atop Wundagore Mountain! Unfortunately, the battle goes poorly and an elder demon from centuries ago possesses the Scarlet Witch! Recognizing the imminent danger, Quicksilver makes a mad dash to the only telephone in the village...and places a desperate call to Avengers Mansion! Can the lightning-fast avenger contain his sister's destructive rampage while the other avengers travel to Transia? Hope is fading by the minute! Flashback cameos by the High Evolutionary, Magda, Jonathan Drew, Robert Frank, and Madeline Frank. 36 pages Cover price $0.40.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 186N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4667964019

Newsstand Edition. "Nights of Wundagore!" Part 2 of 3. Plot by Mark Gruenwald and Steven Grant. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The situation in Transia has taken a turn for the worse! While Bova tells Pietro about his childhood, Wanda wages a life-and-death struggle against Modred the Mystic atop Wundagore Mountain! Unfortunately, the battle goes poorly and an elder demon from centuries ago possesses the Scarlet Witch! Recognizing the imminent danger, Quicksilver makes a mad dash to the only telephone in the village...and places a desperate call to Avengers Mansion! Can the lightning-fast avenger contain his sister's destructive rampage while the other avengers travel to Transia? Hope is fading by the minute! Flashback cameos by the High Evolutionary, Magda, Jonathan Drew, Robert Frank, and Madeline Frank. 36 pages Cover price $0.40.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 187D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4632122020

Direct Edition. "The Call of the Mountain Thing!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Mark Gruenwald and Steven Grant. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. One of the classic Avengers issues of the bronze age! Chthon has possessed the Scarlet Witch! And now Wanda is wreaking havoc across Central Europe! Six avengers are on the way to help Quicksilver, but the likes of Thor, Iron Man, and the Vision are not among them! Does this group of avengers have the raw power to defeat Modred the Mystic and Chthon? After the Falcon, Wasp, Ms. Marvel, Wonder Man, and Cap fall to the elder demon; the end of the world appears close at hand! But the resourceful Hank McCoy finds a piece of Wundagore Mountain's history. And in stunning fashion, one of the knights of Wundagore rides again! Will the Beast lead the charge to an inspiring victory? Or will Chthon's master plan succeed? Avengers Assemble! Cameo appearance by Bova. Final appearance of Django Maximoff. Flashback cameos by Morgan Le Fey, Magnus, Magda, Agatha Harkness, and the High Evolutionary. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Falcon, Ms. Marvel, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, the Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Notes: Uncanny X-Men 125 provides the final clue concerning the true identity of Pietro and Wanda's father. In the Vision and the Scarlet Witch Limited Series (1st series) issue 4, the long-awaited reunion between father (super-villain) and children (avengers) takes place. This three-part story was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: The Yesterday Quest. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Cat Yronwode.) 36 pages Cover price $0.40.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 189N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4661523013

Newsstand Edition. "Wings and Arrows!" Plot by Steven Grant, Mark Gruenwald and Roger Stern. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The Avengers' titanic tussle with Arsenal (in Avengers Annual 9) is over. And now the team is getting back to normal and re-establishing the government-mandated seven person roster. But Clint Barton is not on that roster, so the Avengers' former ace archer must find another job. Hawkeye receives a nice lead from Jarvis and lands a security position with Cross Enterprises! However trouble isn't too far behind, and just a few days later Hawkeye gets to strut his stuff vs. the Shi'ar warrior...Deathbird! Cameo appearances by Peter Gyrich and Jocasta. (Notes: Deathbird appears next in Uncanny X-Men 155.) 36 pages Cover price $0.40.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 191D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4667964024

Direct Edition. "Back to the Stone Age!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Daredevil. Plot by Roger Stern. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Sal Buscema. The Grey Gargoyle surprises the Avengers and quickly turns Shell-head and the Man Without Fear into stone! However, there are still seven more avengers in the fight! They should be able to defeat Thor's long-time foe, but instead the Grey Gargoyle pounds Earth's Mightiest Heroes and escapes! The Falcon pursues the stone villain to Paul Duval's former Manhattan apartment, and inside a fierce one-on-one battle erupts! Can the Falcon and Redwing hold their own against the Grey Gargoyle? They must...until the other avengers arrive! Brief retelling of the Greg Gargoyle's origin. Flashback cameos by Fandral and Thor. (Note: This issue features a full-page ad for Rom issue 1.) 36 pages Cover price $0.40.