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Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667964002

"Spectrums of Deceit!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel and Thundra. Script by Roger Slifer. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Like a loving husband would, Hank Pym finds a wonderful birthday gift for his wife Janet! It's a beautiful sparkling gem! Dr. Pym isn't concerned that the rare gem once belonged to another doctor...an evil doctor. But he should be! Through an unfortunate sequence of events, Doctor Spectrum (via the body of Janet Pym) walks the Earth again! The rejuvenated Dr. Spectrum swiftly knocks out Quicksilver, Wonder Man, and Iron Man; but the remaining avengers subdue him with ultraviolet radiation! The Avengers think the crisis is over; however, the wicked gem stays grafted to the Wasp's hand. After consulting the Master of the Mystic Arts, Earth's Mightiest Heroes learn that they must locate the former members of the Squadron Sinister to save their teammate! Tracking down Hyperion, the Whizzer, and the prior Dr. Spectrum...is that really a good idea? Let the blockbuster battles begin! First, Ms. Marvel, T'challa, and the Vision vs. Hyperion and Thundra! Then Cap, Wanda, and Hawkeye vs. the Whizzer! And finally Shell-Head and the thunder god vs. Dr. Spectrum! An outstanding annual! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange, Clea, and Wong. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Panther, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: The Squadron Sinister (not to be confused with the Squadron Supreme) previously appeared in Giant-Size Defenders 4. The Whizzer returns in Amazing Spider-Man 222 as the Speed Demon. Hyperion appears next in Thor 280. This story is essentially the final appearance of the Squadron Sinister as a group.) 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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 (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 192MJ CGC 9.6

Paper: White

"Mark Jewelers" insert.

Label #4085417006

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Avengers face Inferno in Pittsburgh in "Steel City Nightmare!" Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Arvell Jones, inks by Ricardo Villamonte. George Perez/Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.40.

Avengers (2010 4th Series) 4C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Cheung Variant Cover.

Label #0194623021

Limited 1 for 15 Women of Marvel Frame Variant Cover by Jim Cheung. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR. Frame art by STUART IMMONEN. The blockbuster Marvel comic of the year continues!! The timestream is broken and with that the Marvel Universe has fallen into utter chaos. Can the Avengers defeat Kang and even if they do, is it too late? Guest-starring EVERYONE!! Plus! Another startling chapter in the untold oral history of the Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis...! 32 PGS. Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2010 4th Series) 17B CGC 9.6 Immonen Architects 1:26 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4660747016

Limited 1 for 26 Marvel Architects Variant Cover by Stuart Immonen FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. FEAR ITSELF has brought damage and destruction the likes of which the Marvel Universe has never seen but it has also brought two avengers together in the most surprising way. Be here for the start of an all-new chapter in the lives of two of the most controversial Avengers! Amidst the ashes of what is left of the Marvel Universe and during the bombastic battles throughout New York, a new Avengers romance blossoms. 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2017 7th Series) 682D CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Zub Izaakse Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Jim Zub on 8/23/2019

Label #19-33109B3-002

2nd Printing. No Surrender: Part 8 of 16 - Written by Al Ewing, Jim Zub and Mark Waid. Art and Cover by Sean Izaakse. One Avenger will gamble everything to save thousands - and the odds aren't in his favor! The Challenger reveals his ace in the hole, and Jarvis awakens from a mysterious coma long enough to cry four chilling words: 'It's all a lie!' 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2018 8th Series) 14A CGC 9.8 Marquez

Paper: White

Label #4641392002

War of the Vampires: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by David Marquez. THE WAR OF THE VAMPIRES BEGINS! TRANSYLVANIA IS BURNING! As vampire civil war throws the world into chaos, the mysterious Shadow Colonel and his squad of undead revolutionaries have one burning question on their murderous minds: Where is Dracula? And if the Avengers find him first, will the lord of the damned be friend or foe? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2018 8th Series) 15A CGC 9.6 Marquez

Paper: White

Label #4675299001

War of the Vampires: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by David Marquez. CIVIL WAR: VAMPIRE EDITION! Dracula forges unholy alliances from his prison cell. Ghost Rider goes berserk. The Shadow Colonel and his new Legion of the Unliving raise bloody hell all over the globe. It's a good thing the Avengers just added a startling new member to the team. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2018 8th Series) 53A CGC 9.8 Garron

Paper: White

Label #4016180013

The Death Hunters: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Juan Frigeri. Cover by Javier Garron. ASSAULT ON AVENGERS MOUNTAIN! The Avengers' impenetrable headquarters is under attack, by the most supremely powerful version of Dr. Doom in existence and a wildly murderous Young Thanos, still wet with his mother's blood. The Black Panther fights to defend the mountain alongside his surprising new teammates, King Namor of Atlantis and Jane Foster, the mighty Valkyrie. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2018 8th Series) 56JTC.A CGC 9.8

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Christopher Variant Cover A

Label #4110889002

John Tyler Christopher exclusive Negative Space A cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Javier Garron. JANE FOSTER TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT! She once famously wielded Mjolnir as Thor, Goddess of Thunder. Today, she guards the worlds of the living and the dead as the winged Valkyrie. Now, those two versions of the same mighty hero somehow find themselves face-to-face, in a desperate bid to save the soul of Jane Foster. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2018 8th Series) 66E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Ross Sketch Cover.

Label #4575797007

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Garron, Javier. Cover by Alex Ross. AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: PART 8 - THE FINAL BATTLE BEGINS! In the dark heart of all that is, the battle to save the entire Multiverse is raging, featuring a cast of Avengers that staggers the imagination. Surely no foe from any universe would dare stand against such a force? Mephisto dares, as the full extent of his plan finally comes into shocking focus. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers Assemble (2012) 9D CGC 9.8 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Photo Cover Variant.

Label #4630917004

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover. (W) Kelly Sue DeConnick. (A) Stefano Caselli Kelly Sue Deconnick (CAPTAIN MARVEL) and Stefano Caselli (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) team up to tackle the titanic tales YOU DEMANDED! And in continuity to boot?! Two scientists. Two giant egos. One wears a tank. One is a tank. Tony Stark and Bruce Banner are SCIENCE BROS! When a fellow bigbrain goes missing, wanna bet who can find him first? It's Amazing Race, Avengers-style, as Iron Man and Hulk form their teams and embark on a global manhunt with the ultimate prize at stake...bragging rights! Cover price $3.99.

Avengers Assemble Omega (2023 Marvel) 1C NM- 9.2

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Javier Garron; Marvel Various. Cover by Alex Ross. AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: THE FINAL CHAPTER! The grand, oversized finale of the most epic battle in the history of Earths Mightiest Heroes. Along with being the final issue of Jason Aarons five-year AVENGERS run, this features an all-star cavalcade of artists, a veritable smorgasbord of Avengers and a few last emotional gut punches in the Mighty Marvel Manner. 72 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Avengers Forever (2021 Marvel) 3B CGC 9.8 McGuinness Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4213398003

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Aaron Kuder. Cover by Ed McGuinness. WAR FOR THE WASTELANDS! Tony Stark, the Invincible Ant-Man. Robbie Reyes, a Ghost Rider unlike any other from across the multiverse, still changing, still becoming what he was always meant to be. A Deathlok who refuses to die. A brutally two-fisted Wonder Man. A half-built Vision. The Infinity Thing. Together, they're all that passes for Earth's Mightiest Heroes on a world overrun by the Black Skull. But on this day, a day unlike any other, they'll have to be enough. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers Forever (2021 Marvel) 3C CGC 9.8 Kuder Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4053630011

2nd Printing. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Aaron Kuder. Cover by Aaron Kuder. WAR FOR THE WASTELANDS! Tony Stark, the Invincible Ant-Man. Robbie Reyes, a Ghost Rider unlike any other from across the multiverse, still changing, still becoming what he was always meant to be. A Deathlok who refuses to die. A brutally two-fisted Wonder Man. A half-built Vision. The Infinity Thing. Together, they're all that passes for Earth's Mightiest Heroes on a world overrun by the Black Skull. But on this day, a day unlike any other, they'll have to be enough. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers Forever (2021 Marvel) 15E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Ross Sketch Cover.

Label #4575797006

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Aaron Kuder. Cover by Alex Ross. AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: PART 9 - THE PENULTIMATE CHAPTER! The greatest battle in the history of the Multiverse is raging, featuring Avengers from throughout time and space, countless different versions of Captain America and Iron Man and the God of Thunder. Yet somehow, it all comes down to one Starbrand and one Ghost Rider, who unfortunately are the only Avengers whose powers don't seem to be working. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 The Initiative Featuring Reptil (2009) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4205149018

Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Pencils by STEVE UY Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS Stegron the Dinosaur Man and his dinosaur army launch a campaign of destruction across America! With the Fifty State Initiative in tatters from the fallout of Secret Invasion, Tigra must pull together a squad from the few superhumans still fit for duty, including Cloud 9, Komodo, Prodigy...and a brand new recruit. Be here for the debut of Marvel's newest superstar - REPTIL! Will he save the Initiative...or ruin it? 48 PGS. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers Twilight (2024 Marvel) 1K CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4400595003

Note : Copies of this issue contain a printing defect in the form of denting on back cover

2nd Printing. Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art & Cover by Daniel Acuna. In a gleaming new world of prosperity, Captain America is no more. But Steve Rogers still exists, floating through an America where freedom is an illusion, where THE AVENGERS are strangers and his friends are long dead. But is the Dream? How do you assemble Avengers in a world that doesn't want them? PLUS: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of this issue! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

Label #3861900009

Direct Edition. "Teammates!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Avengers West Coast team explodes on the scene with their own monthly series. This new team, with leader Hawkeye, consists of Mockingbird, former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and Hawkeye's wife, Iron Man, founding member of the original team and now in his new red and silver Centurion Armor, Wonder Man, super humanly strong and renown actor, and Tigra, a cat-woman whose appetite for men is rivaled only by her speed and agility. When Hank Pym (former Giant-Man) comes to visit his ex-teammates, the Man-Ape attacks freeing the ionically powered Goliath (he was captured in Iron Man Annual #7). Things get worse when one of the Avenger's oldest foes leads the attack. Ultron, the nigh-unstoppable killing machine has come for his father. 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 42 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3926516002

Vision Quest Part 1 of 4. "One of Our Androids is Missing!" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The saga that will change the lives of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch forever begins on a quiet morning at the Avengers' west coast compound. Wanda wakes up in her bed, and her husband is missing! The west coast team conducts a frantic search of the property that yields no clues...until Mockingbird arrives on the scene! Where is the synthezoid avenger? Flashback cameos by the original Human Torch, Mad Thinker, Fantastic Four, Professor Phineas Horton, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Notes: This issue begins John Byrne's 1-year run as the writer and penciler of the West Coast Avengers series. This four-part story was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Vision Quest. The TPB collects issues #42 thru #50.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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) 45 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3926516006

Vision Quest Part 4 of 4. "New Faces" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Vision has been reassembled thanks to the brilliance and hard work of Hank Pym. But complications remain. First, the Vision's appearance has changed due to the trauma his bio-synthetic skin suffered during his disassembly. And second, while Hank has restored the Vision's memories, he can't recreate the emotional attachment to them. For that the brain patterns of Simon Williams are needed. But when Wanda finds Simon and asks him to cooperate, he refuses. Then Wonder Man faces the wrath of the Scarlet Witch! Wow, the West Coast Avengers are approaching rock bottom. And the recent addition of the U.S. Agent is not helping. (Notes: The cover to this issue is an homage to John Buscema and George Klein's classic cover to Avengers (1st series) #57 -- the first appearance of the silver age Vision. The white Vision debuted in the MCU in the final episode of the WandaVision Disney+ series. The Vision Quest storyline was a distressing read for long-time fans of the Avengers. Several years later during the Gatherers saga, the Vision regains his red-hued body. [See Avengers 360.] The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 306,775; average paid circulation 178,125.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 46 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3926516007

First appearance of the Great Lakes Avengers in "Franchise" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. After the traumatic events of the Vision Quest storyline, the West Coast Avengers need some time off and some time away. So to that end, Hawkeye and Mockingbird travel to Milwaukee to check out a group of light-hearted, super-powered individuals calling themselves the Great Lakes Avengers! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes going to open a Midwest branch? Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Tigra, and the U.S. Agent. GLA Lineup: Big Bertha, Dinah Soar, Doorman, Flatman, and Mr. Immortal. (Notes: The GLA appear next in Avengers 309. This issue was reprinted in 2016 in the Avengers Omnibus by John Byrne. The hardcover collects issues #42 thru #62.) 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

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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

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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

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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.