Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual comic books 1981-1983, graded by CGC

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4132925001

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10D CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4458280004

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4485129008

"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 $1.00.