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Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4664106013

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 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4664106012

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 FN+ 6.5

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 Lot of 10

Issues 36, 41, 92, 101, 102, 106, 114, 115, 116, 117 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VG range with #115, #117 grading FN.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 118, 119, 128, 130, 135, 141, 143, 145, 146, 147 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #146 grading GD.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 149, 150, 152, 154, 156, 162-166 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG- to FN/VF range.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 103, 106-108, 121, 123, 126-128, 132 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 90-99 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with 92, 98 grading FN.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 140, 143, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 153 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 172, 174-180, 182, 184D of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #182 grading FN

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 163, 164, 169, 171-177 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #169 grading FN.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 154, 160, 161UK, 163-166, 168-170 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 160-169 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #165 grading FR.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 151, 154, 155, 160-166 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #162 grading FN.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 151, 154-162 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #159 grading FN. #156 has heavy color touch present.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 145, 151-159 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #155 grading FR and #151 grading PR.

Avengers Lot of 11

Issues 164-168, 176, 178, 180-183 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN range.

Avengers Lot of 12

Issues 126, 128, 134, 137, 139, 141, 150, 151, 155, 156, 164 and Annual 16 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range, with #141 grading at GD-.

Avengers Lot of 12

Issues 174, 175, 178-180, 182, 183, 184N, 187, 190, 192, and 197 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range with a couple grading VG.

Avengers Lot of 12

Issues 182, 184N, 186N, 189N, 191N, 195D, 197, 206N, 209-212 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN/VF range, with #186 grading at GD-.

Avengers Lot of 13

Issues 160, 164, 165, 167, 168, 170, 172, 173, 179, 182, 183, 184N, and 197 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF- to FN range with a couple grading VG.

Avengers Lot of 14

Issues 184D, 191D, 211, 213, 214D, 216, 218, 220N, 222N, 224, 232, 234, 238, 242 of Avengers (1963 1st Series) Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.

Avengers Lot of 17

Issues 214D, 225, 226, 227D, 230, 231, 234N, 235, 236D, 238, 240-243, 245, 269D, 273 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range, with #234 grading at GD/VG.

Avengers Lot of 2

Issues 31 and 32 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Avengers Lot of 2

Issues 182, 183 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range.

Avengers Lot of 4

Issues 50-53 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range with #50 grading PR (page missing).

Avengers Lot of 6

Issues 54, 55, 56, 60, 61, 63 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Avengers Lot of 7

Issues 174, 176, 180, 182, 184, 185, 187 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the FR to GD range with #176 grading PR

Avengers Lot of 7

Issues 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #71 grading FR.

Avengers Lot of 8

Issues 80, 81, 82, 84, 86, 87, 88, 89 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #81 grading GD.

Avengers Lot of 8

Issues 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #77 grading FN.

Avengers Lot of 9

Issues 278, 282, 284, 285, 288-290, and 291N of Avengers (1963 1st Series); and 17 of Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual. Most will grade in the FN range.

Avengers Lot of 9

Issues 238, 256, 266, 270, 273, 274, 277, and 279 of Avengers (1963 1st Series); and 14 of Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual. Most will grade in the VG range.

Avengers vs. X-Men Lot of 13

Issues 0A-12A of Avengers vs. X-Men (2012 Marvel). Most will grade in the NM range with some grading VF.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 43 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516003

Vision Quest Part 2 of 4. "Vision Quest" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. In a stunning revelation, Mockingbird admits that she was duped into helping a shadowy government organization kidnap the Vision! And feeling guilty about her role in the scheme, Bobbi quickly leads the Avengers to the secret facility where the Vision is being held! But are Earth's Mightiest Heroes too late to save their friend and fellow avenger? The situation does not look good. Flashback cameos by Immortus, Mantis, and Quicksilver. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Note: This four-part story was reprinted in 2015 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Vision Quest.) 32 pages.v Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 44N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516004

Newsstand Edition. Vision Quest Part 3 of 4. "Better a Widow..." Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Scarlet Witch is in a state of shock upon seeing the Vision's body lying ona laboratory table completely disassembled! A cabal of worldwide governments decided that the Vision had to be "erased" after the events of Avengers 253 & 254; and tragically, they have been successful in their endeavor. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are outraged, but can do little besides collect the Vision's body and (its assorted components) and return to their west coast compound. Thankfully, Dr. Henry Pym is the world's leading expert on biology and robotics. And he can reassemble the synthezoid avenger. But what about restoring the Vision's emotions and memories? In the meantime, the government assigns a new member to the West Coast Avengers: the U.S. Agent. Cameo appearances by Professor Phineas Horton and Raymond Sikorski. (Notes: Avengers Forever #8 reveals that one of the characters in the Vision Quest saga was not the person he appeared to be. This four-part story was reprinted in 2020 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Vision Quest Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 47 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516009

"With Friends Like These!" Part 1 of 3. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. With the Avengers unable to further help the Vision recover his personality and emotions, the Scarlet Witch accepts an offer of assistance from a shadowy organization in Texas. At first Jeremiah Random and his associates are helpful to Wanda and the Vision; however, it's all a trap! But not for the Vision -- for the Scarlet Witch! Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Captain America, She-Hulk, Hank Pym, Tigra, U.S. Agent, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. Last 75¢ issue. (Note: The title of the series changes from the West Coast Avengers to Avengers West Coast with this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 48 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516010

"This Ancient Evil" Part 2 of 3. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. In the Lone Star State, the Scarlet Witch is being "assimilated" by Jeremiah Random's mysterious organization. The secrets from the dawning of the universe have been implanted into Wanda's mind against her will. However Random's group made a big mistake when they destroyed Wanda and the Vision's quinjet last issue! Its destruction set off an emergency signal at Avengers Mansion! And now Captain America and She-Hulk are flying to Texas to investigate! The duo is looking for the Scarlet Witch! But when they find her...they may regret it! Cameo appearances by Nebula, Gunthar, Starfox, Immortus, Ann Raymond, Hank Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and the Great Lakes Avengers. First $1.00 issue. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 49 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3926516011

"Baptism of Fire!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Great Lakes Avengers. Script by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. The ancient force "That Which Endures" has taken control of Wanda Maximoff! The Sentinel of Liberty and She-Hulk tried to help her, but their valiant effort failed. Fortunately, more avengers are on the way to Texas! However, they are not from the east coast or west coast! It's the Great Lakes Avengers to the rescue with Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and the Vision by their side! Can they break the strange, supernatural hold on the Scarlet Witch? Cameo appearances by Hank Pym, Tigra, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. GLA Lineup: Big Bertha, Dinah Soar, Doorman, Flatman, and Mr. Immortal. (Note: Also this month the Vision reintroduces himself to the American public in Avengers Spotlight #23.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 50 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516012

"Return of the Hero" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. A distraught Ann Raymond travels to California seeking assistance from the Avengers. She thinks that her husband, the former superhero known as Toro, might still be alive! Toro was the WWII-era partner of the original Human Torch; and the revelations during the Vision Quest saga have raised doubts about Toro's and the original torch's fate. Intrigued by the mystery, the west coast team travels to an old cemetery! And when Wanda casts a hex over the torch's possible grave...the original Human Torch is reborn! Wow! And for the second time, the silver age Vision meets the golden age Human Torch! [See Giant-Size Avengers #3 for their first meeting.] Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Tigra, Iron Man, Master Pandemonium, Immortus, and the Sub-Mariner. Flashback cameos by the Mad Thinker and Toro (aka Tom Raymond) to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) #14. Avengers Lineup: Hank Pym, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: The original Human Torch previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) Annual #4. Avengers Forever (1998) #8 provides the definitive history behind the torch's reawakening. The Avengers West Coast title is published bi-monthly for the next four issues.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 51 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3926516013

"I Sing of Arms and Heroes..." Part 1 of 2. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The ranks of the West Coast Avengers are growing as Iron Man and the original Human Torch join the team! The golden age torch receives a warm reception, but Shell-Head gets a cold one. Meanwhile across the compound, Agatha Harkness pays a visit to the Vision and the Scarlet Witch to talk to them about their children. The aging witch from Whisper Hill says that Tommy and Billy disappear when Wanda stops thinking about them. Whoa, is this true? However before Wanda can respond, Master Pandemonium suddenly attacks! The Avengers swiftly leap into action against his demon horde! But during the mêlée, Master Pandemonium kidnaps the twins! Where on Earth or elsewhere has he taken them? Cameo appearances by Ann Raymond and Immortus. (Note: Agatha Harkness previously appeared in issue #5 of the second Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) limited series.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 55 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3926516017

Acts of Vengeance conclusion - "The Breaking Strain" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Avengers 313. Marvel's Acts of Vengeance crossover event reaches its apex as the true mastermind is revealed: Loki, the god of evil! Loki was the first villain the Avengers ever fought! And he might be their last if the east coast and west coast teams cannot halt his sinister scheme! Nine avengers led by the Mighty Thor charge into battle vs. the lord of lies! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes deny Loki his ultimate act of vengeance? Meanwhile in California, the Scarlet Witch undergoes a dark and dramatic transformation courtesy of her father -- the Master of Magnetism! Appearances by the Kingpin, Mandarin, Magneto, Red Skull, Wizard, Agatha Harkness, Wonder Man, U.S. Agent, and Immortus. Avengers Lineup vs. Loki: Captain America, Dr. Pym, Falcon, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mockingbird, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. (Note: Avengers Spotlight #29 serves as the epilogue for the Acts of Vengeance storyline.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 56D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3926516019

Direct Edition. "Darker Than Scarlet" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. One of the key issues of the Avengers West Coast title! As the Scarlet Witch unlocks the full potential of her reality altering powers! But unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Wanda's awakening has come under the supervision of her father Magneto! Years ago John Byrne co-wrote the classic Dark Phoenix saga! Is the Scarlet Witch following the same tragic path? Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Quicksilver, Lockjaw, Ann Raymond, Immortus, Iron Man, and the original Human Torch. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. Second story: "Reunion" Script and pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. At Avengers Mansion in New York, Captain America and the golden age Human Torch meet for the first time since the end of World War II (as part of the Atlantis Attacks storyline). Cameo appearances by Sersi and Iron Man. (Notes: Wanda's turn to the dark side will haunt Earth's Mightiest Heroes years later in the Avengers Disassembled storyline in Avengers (3rd series) 500-503 and during the House of M (2005) limited series. This issue was reprinted in 2008 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Darker Than Scarlet.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 57 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516021

"Family Reunion" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. Wow! Magneto, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch are together again! And this time they have the power to conquer the world! However the Avengers are clinging to the hope that somehow someone can reach Wanda and make her remember that she is a hero -- an avenger. So to that end, the west coast team blasts off toward Magneto's rebuilt Asteroid M to confront their wayward teammate! But how can just five avengers defeat Magneto, much less the dark Scarlet Witch? Cameo appearance by Iron Man. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, U.S. Agent, and the original Human Torch. (Notes: This issue completes John Byrne's 1-year run as the writer and penciler of the Avengers West Coast series. This story was reprinted in 2022 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Darker Than Scarlet Epic Collection. The TPB collects AWC issues #53 thru #64.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast Lot of 10

Issues 28, 32-34, 36, 37-40, and 43 of Avengers West Coast (1985). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Avengers West Coast Lot of 10

Issues 1N, 22-26, 28, and 29-31 of Avengers West Coast (1985). Most will grade in the VG to GD/VG range.

Avengers West Coast Lot of 13

Issues 1N, 2-7, 8D, 9-12, 13D of Avengers West Coast (1985). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.

Avengers West Coast Lot of 15

Issues 1D, 2, 7, 9, 12, 13D, 15, 17, 19, 26, 33, 36, 39, 44D, 49 of Avengers West Coast (1985). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VF range.

Avengers West Coast Lot of 9

Issues 1, 3, 4, 13N, 14N, and 15-18 of Avengers West Coast (1985). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

Avenging Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 1A-4A, 5, 6A, 7, 8, and 9A of Avenging Spider-Man (2011). Most will grade in the NM to VF range.