Comic books in grade VF or lower, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $65.00 Paper: White Label #4523344007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.95) will be charged at checkout.

"The Measure of a Man!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Hawkeye feels restless in his current stint with the Avengers, because the Scarlet Witch has declared her affection for the Vision. The ace archer decides to leave the Fifth Avenue mansion, and shortly thereafter bumps into a man called Champion. He's a 9-foot-tall multi-millionaire that wants Clint Barton to teach him the sport of archery! Hawkeye agrees and the duo departs for California to begin training. Everything with the archery instruction is going smoothly, but perhaps a little too smoothly! Especially when Hawkeye discovers Champion's diabolical plot to bomb the San Andreas Fault! Fortunately though, the remaining avengers decide to check up on their teammate...and just in the nick of time! Earth's Mightiest Heroes clash on the coast to dethrone the Champion! Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Champion returns many years later in Marvel Comics Presents 125. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 349,793; average paid circulation 189,961.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $119.95 Paper: Off white to white Label #1224711001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout.

"The Lion God Lives!" First appearance of Mantis. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Frank Rolle. Cover by Don Heck. A mob of African protesters gathers outside Avengers Mansion and demands that the Black Panther return to his native Wakanda! When T'Challa goes outside to talk, he's kidnapped by their leader, the Lion God! Then the mob disperses and the Avengers are left wondering what just happened! However several hours later, the Lion God returns to the mansion and the no-holds-barred battle begins! Unfortunately, Earth's Mightiest Heroes fall one-by-one until only the Avengers' resident god remains! Can the Mighty Thor bring down the thunder and lightning and silence the Lion God's roar? Meanwhile on the other side of the globe, a mysterious couple makes plans to travel to the United States and join the Avengers. Cameo appearances by Mantis and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $150.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: Off white to white Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24 Label #4444121017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

"Holocaust" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 5 of 8. Guest-starring the Defenders and Sunfire. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank McLaughlin. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. Story continues from Defenders 9. The Dread Dormammu is shocked to discover that the Avengers are battling the Defenders for the Evil Eye! However, the Defenders are having success, so he elects not to intervene at the moment. In the Southern hemisphere, a Bolivian castle is the setting for the next superhero showdown featuring superior swordplay! Valkyrie enters the castle first, but the former super-villain turned avenger interrupts her search! The Asgardian defender has the edge in strength, while the Swordsman has the edge in skill! Which warrior will prevail? Meanwhile on the other side of the world in Japan, the stage is set for a classic confrontation! Captain America vs. the Sub-Mariner! These two men previously fought as allies in the Land of the Rising Sun during World War II, but today they fight as adversaries for the Evil Eye! Just an awesome battle! And it gets even better when Sunfire joins the mix! A fantastic issue! Story continues in Defenders 10. (Note: Sunfire previously appeared in Sub-Mariner 54 and appears next in Iron Man 68.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $50.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4523344009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.50) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Add to cart CGC 2.0 $125.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: Off white to white Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24 Label #4444122002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout.

"The Power of Babel!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Dave Cockrum (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and John Romita. Story continues from Captain Marvel 32. Captain America returns to the Avengers just in time for an out-of-this-world adventure! Earth's Mightiest Heroes blast off into outer space to intercept Thanos' awesome armada headed towards Earth! The Avengers attack the alien starships and inflict heavy damage until they bump into a solid black force field! What's hiding behind the imposing barrier? The Vision, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, and Mantis penetrate the force field and discover the mad Titan's massive command ship! And hordes of aliens inside! But these are four mighty avengers! With skill and teamwork, they disable the ship's universal translator and throw the entire attack fleet into chaos! Have the Avengers finally derailed Thanos' plan for conquest of the cosmos? Story concludes in Captain Marvel 33. Cameo appearances by Libra, Lou-Ann, Thanos, and the Skrulls. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #69 Marvel Girl.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $150.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24 Label #4444122004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

"All the Sounds and Sights of Death!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito. The Avengers' epic battle against Thanos is over. And now Earth's Mightiest Heroes turn their attention to other affairs…specifically the affairs of the heart. Tension has been building for several issues among the Swordsman, Mantis, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch; and the love quadrangle is about to explode! But before the fireworks begin, T'Challa receives a visitor from Rudyarda (the African nation adjacent to Wakanda)! The ambassador from Rudyarda lures the Avengers outside their mansion and into an ambush! Klaw captures five avengers in a solid sound bubble and Solarr stands guards over them! So that leaves Cap, Shell-Head, and the thunder god one hour to free their teammates! But the key to victory lies with the avenger who knows Klaw the best…the Black Panther! Flashback cameos by the Man-Ape and the Lion God. (Notes: Klaw previously appeared in Fantastic Four 119. Due to events in his title, Captain America leaves the Avengers after this issue and doesn't return until issue 141. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #46 Mysterio.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $150.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: Off white to white Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24 Label #4444122007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

"Bride and Doom!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and the Inhumans. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito (with John Romita touch-ups). Gorgon and Lockjaw arrive at Avengers Mansion to take Earth's Mightiest Heroes to Attilan for the wedding of Crystal and Quicksilver! Just one small problem though…the Avengers much less the Scarlet Witch never received an invitation from Pietro! Nonetheless, the Avengers are happy to go and minutes later reunite with the Inhumans and the Fantastic Four in the Hidden Land! Will Wanda and Pietro make peace before the wedding? How about Crystal and the Human Torch? Or Mantis and the Swordsman? Unfortunately, any and all reconciliation attempts are interrupted by Maximus, Omega, and the rampaging Alpha Primitives! And shortly thereafter the wild free-for-all begins! But the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Inhumans should have enough firepower to stop these wedding crashers! Unless there is one more lurking in the shadows! Perhaps a certain adamantium wedding crasher! Oh yes, the day that began as blissful as heaven…becomes an awesome encounter with Ultron-7! Story continues in Fantastic Four 150 (part 2). Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness and Franklin Richards. Flashback cameo by Omega to recap the events of Fantastic Four 131 and 132. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Ultron previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 68 and returns in Avengers 161. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #13 Doctor Strange by Steve Ditko.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $165.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24 Label #4444122009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.95) will be charged at checkout.

"Bewitched, Bothered, and Dead!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. After returning from the Great Refuge, Agatha Harkness offers to help the Scarlet Witch further develop her mutant powers. Wanda eagerly accepts Agatha's offer and the two begin working together right away! Their training session is just starting when a creepy super-villain interrupts! It's Necrodamus! And he wants to steal the souls of both Agatha and Wanda! The ancient sorcerer quickly knocks out Agatha! Leaving the Avengers' resident witch to suddenly fend for herself! Can the Scarlet Witch find the inner strength and power to defeat Necrodamus one-on-one? Meanwhile elsewhere in the mansion, the romantic drama involving the Swordsman, Mantis, and the Vision continues to play out…until the Conqueror returns! Cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Franklin Richards, Medusa, and Kang the Conqueror. Flashback cameos by the Hulk, Sub-Mariner, and Doctor Strange to recap their battle against Necrodamus in Defenders 1. (Notes: This is one of the favorite issues for fans of the Scarlet Witch. Necrodamus battles Wanda again in Marvel Team-Up 130. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #70 Super Skrull.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $225.62 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Double Cover: 1st Cover 7.0, Interior Cover 8.0 Label #4072032015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.77) will be charged at checkout.

"Bid Tomorrow Goodbye!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito. A bright shining star appears over Avengers Mansion! What does the radiant beacon foretell? Kang the Conqueror thinks he knows! And thus begins the Celestial Madonna saga! The 41st century Master of Time and his macrobots attack the Avengers outside their mansion! After overwhelming the six avengers, Kang absconds with five of them plus Agatha Harkness! The Conqueror deems the Swordsman as unworthy and leaves him behind. Will Kang end up regretting that decision? The former sword-wielding super-villain certainly has his work cut out for him! However, the Swordsman catches a big break when Agatha Harkness telepathically reveals Kang's hideaway! The centuries-old pyramids of Egypt! After arriving in the Egyptian desert, the Swordsman desperately needs an ally! Could one of the ancient pharaohs still be lurking around to help? Story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 2. Cameo appearance by Rama-Tut. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The classic Celestial Madonna storyline runs through Avengers 129-135 and Giant-Size Avengers 2-4. Kang previously battled Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers (1st series) 71. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #88 The Leader.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $125.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24 Label #4444122012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout.

"The Reality Problem!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum. In heartbreaking fashion in Giant-Size Avengers 2, the Swordsman perished at the hands of Kang the Conqueror. And now his teammates solemnly bring their fallen comrade's body back to Vietnam for burial. After the funeral the Avengers exit the Priests of Pama's temple and unexpectedly bump into the Titanic Three! Who are these guys? None other than three famous communist super-villains: the Crimson Dynamo, the Titanium Man, and the Radioactive Man! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes don't have any jurisdiction in the communist-controlled sector, so the colossal confrontation will have to wait! Later on though a small-time hood called the Slasher convinces the Titanic Three to attack the Avengers! And suddenly in the streets of Saigon the battle is joined! Forget détente…the cold war is boiling over right now! The American super-team vs. the communist one! And in the midst of the ferocious fight an even more intense personal battle rages between the golden avenger and the Crimson Dynamo! As Tony Stark looks to pay back the dynamo for the death of Janice Cord in the classic Iron Man (1st series) 22…and pay him back permanently! Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness and Libra. Flashback cameos by Giant-Man, Libra, Kang the Conqueror, and the Star-Stalker. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: From a historical standpoint, this story took place after the Vietnam War ended, but before the fall of Saigon. Shell-Head and the Crimson Dynamo clash again in Iron Man (1st series) 73. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #96 Dr. Octopus.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $165.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: Off white to white Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24 Label #4444122013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.95) will be charged at checkout.

"A Quiet Half-Hour in Saigon!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers search for clues about Mantis' origin in the streets of Saigon. However, their quest for answers continues to come up empty. Meanwhile in timeless limbo, a strange three-way battle among Kang, Immortus, and Rama-Tut concludes. Unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Conqueror emerges victorious! With Immortus' time machine at his disposal, Kang plucks six deceased villains from the time stream to form the unearthly Legion on the Unliving! Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, the Flying Dutchman (aka the Ghost), Midnight, Baron Zemo, and the original (golden age) Human Torch. Wow, an all-star assemblage from the annals of Marvel! And with a spectacular bolt from the blue, Kang interrupts the Avengers' quiet day in Vietnam and transports the heroes to the labyrinths of limbo! Where a blockbuster battle looms next issue…between the quick and the dead! Cameo appearances by Nomad (aka Steve Rogers), Libra, and the Cotati (as the green-hued Swordsman). Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The build-up of suspense between issues 131 and 132 was tremendous, since most of the resurrected villains had not appeared in almost a decade. Wonder Man, Baron Zemo, and Immortus previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 9, 15, and 16, respectively. This issue is the third appearance of the original Human Torch in silver age/bronze age continuity. The first is Fantastic Four Annual 4 published in 1966. The second is Avengers 71 published in 1969. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #70 Super Skrull by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $150.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: Off white to white Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24 Piece Missing From Page 10. Label #4444122015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

"A Quiet Half-Hour in Saigon!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers search for clues about Mantis' origin in the streets of Saigon. However, their quest for answers continues to come up empty. Meanwhile in timeless limbo, a strange three-way battle among Kang, Immortus, and Rama-Tut concludes. Unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Conqueror emerges victorious! With Immortus' time machine at his disposal, Kang plucks six deceased villains from the time stream to form the unearthly Legion on the Unliving! Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, the Flying Dutchman (aka the Ghost), Midnight, Baron Zemo, and the original (golden age) Human Torch. Wow, an all-star assemblage from the annals of Marvel! And with a spectacular bolt from the blue, Kang interrupts the Avengers' quiet day in Vietnam and transports the heroes to the labyrinths of limbo! Where a blockbuster battle looms next issue…between the quick and the dead! Cameo appearances by Nomad (aka Steve Rogers), Libra, and the Cotati (as the green-hued Swordsman). Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The build-up of suspense between issues 131 and 132 was tremendous, since most of the resurrected villains had not appeared in almost a decade. Wonder Man, Baron Zemo, and Immortus previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 9, 15, and 16, respectively. This issue is the third appearance of the original Human Torch in silver age/bronze age continuity. The first is Fantastic Four Annual 4 published in 1966. The second is Avengers 71 published in 1969. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #70 Super Skrull by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $40.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4627851010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.20) will be charged at checkout.

"Yesterday and Beyond…" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane, Dave Cockrum, and Frank Giacoia. The Celestial Madonna saga continues after the Avengers narrowly defeated Kang in Giant-Size Avengers 3. As a reward for thwarting the Conqueror, Immortus sends Mantis and the Vision on separate journeys through time to discover their respective origins. The Vision's path of discovery starts in the laboratory of Dr. Phineas T. Horton during the early days of World War II. While Mantis' history lesson begins eons ago on Hala, the home planet of the Kree. Meanwhile inside Avengers Mansion, the Scarlet Witch trains with Agatha Harkness to hone her mutant powers. Origin of the Vision. Origin of Mantis. Cameo appearances by Moondragon, Libra, and the Cotati. Flashback cameos by the original Human Torch, the Sentinels, Skrullls, and Kree. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: The first subplot connecting the Vision to the original Human Torch was introduced in Avengers 93.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $37.99 Paper: Off white to white Label #4418093012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.14) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Benton Book Baron

"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.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $68.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4627851011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.04) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $37.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4627851012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.11) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $150.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: Off white to white Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24 Label #4444122021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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Crisis on Other-Earth!" Part 5 of 7. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. Story continues from Avengers 144 (part 4). In stunning fashion Hugh Jones has transported both the Avengers and the Squadron Supreme back to the Squadron's home world! Where none other than Nelson Rockefeller is the President! However, the President is wearing something very troubling on his head...the Serpent Crown! Realizing the evil of the crown, the Vision steals it from President Rockefeller, and the Avengers quickly escape into the streets. But the serpent crown is powerful indeed and begins to exert influence on the avenger who's carrying it...the Scarlet Witch! Unfortunately, Wanda falls prey to the crown's mental onslaught and then falls into the hands of the Golden Archer, Lady Lark, and Hyperion. But what happens next...may be the synthezoid avenger's finest hour! As the Vision puts on an incredible display of his powers vs. the Squadron Supreme! A classic issue for the fans of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Moondragon, Thor, and the Two-Gun Kid. Flashback cameos by Nomad and the Serpent Squad to recap the events of Captain America 181. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics cartoonist Fred Hembeck. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #76 the Hulk. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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The Korvac Saga: Part 3 of 10 - "Though Hell Should Bar the Way!" Plot and Script by Jim Shooter. Plot and Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Janet Pym is tired of having the deactivated Jocasta at her home, so she convinces her husband, Hank Pym, to bring the one-time bride of Ultron to Avengers Mansion. That seems like a good idea, until Jocasta comes to life! Luckily, the Beast, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Wonder Man are present to help the Wasp and Yellowjacket corral the runaway bride! But the golden avenger and the star-spangled avenger stop their teammates in mid-attack! Why does Iron Man want Jocasta to go free? Could it have something to do with a certain adamantium groom? Meanwhile, another avenger mysteriously disappears...this time it's Quicksilver! Cameo appearances by Crystal, Hawkeye, and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in 1999 in Ultron Unleashed 1. The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 366,970; average paid circulation 168,164. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

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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.

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The Korvac Saga: Part 7 of 10 - "Captives of the Collector!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Dave Wenzel. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Finally, the Avengers come face-to-face with the Collector after teleporting to his orbiting spaceship! However, the elder of the universe is overjoyed to see Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp; because his collection is almost complete! The four heroes furiously attack the Collector trying to achieve a quick victory; but the crafty elder subdues the thunder god, Shell-head, and the Wasp. Leaving the Avengers' Ace Archer as the last man standing! Can a mere mortal with a bow and arrows defeat an ancient elder of the universe? This may be Hawkeye's longest long shot ever! Cameo appearances by Michael (aka Korvac), the Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Jocasta, Moondragon, Quicksilver, and the Two-Gun Kid. (Note: The Collector returns to existence in the Contest of Champions Limited Series issue 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

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Direct Edition. "Steel City Nightmare" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Arvell Jones (breakdowns) and Richard Villamonte (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Tony Stark and Simon Williams are touring a steel mill in Pittsburgh, when suddenly an industrial accident rocks the plant! A steel worker has fallen into a superhot electric furnace! That poor man is going to be vaporized! But what if he were wearing a small chip of Thor's uru hammer around his neck as a good luck charm? In incredible fashion the doomed steel worker is transformed into a living inferno! Are Iron Man and Wonder Man ready to face this fiery new menace? If not, the Steel City is in big trouble! Cameo appearance by Peter Gyrich. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Falcon, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Note: The letters page contains a full-page in-depth essay by Mark Gruenwald detailing the research and development of the Yesterday Quest storyline in Avengers 185-187.) 36 pages Cover price $0.40.

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Newsstand Edition. "Assault on a Mind Cage!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel and Dan Green. Cover by George Perez and Dan Green. The Wasp has taken it upon herself to invade the Solomon Institute and find out what's going on inside! Unfortunately though, it's been several hours since anyone's heard from her! So Yellowjacket and Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang) infiltrate the institute, while the remaining avengers wait outside in the snow! The three insect-size heroes are having an easy time defeating all the guards in the asylum, but their fortunes dramatically change when the institute's head honcho arrives...the Taskmaster! First (cameo) appearance of the Taskmaster. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Jocasta, Ms. Marvel, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. 36 pages Cover price $0.40.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Terrible Toll of the Taskmaster" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. A brand new villain, the Taskmaster, has turned the tables on the Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Ant-Man! The three insect-like super-heroes are prisoners inside the Taskmaster's training academy! The good news is that seven avengers are waiting outside the training compound, but the bad news...none of them know that their teammates are in grave danger! However, Earth Mightiest Heroes follow the ants, and the trail leads to the Taskmaster! Is the villain with the photographic reflexes ready to battle the Avengers? Choose wisely dear Taskmaster! First (full) appearance and origin of the Taskmaster. (Notes: The Taskmaster appears next in Marvel Team-Up 103. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 36 pages Cover price $0.40.

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Newsstand Edition. "Shadow of the Claw!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by Bob Budiansky. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Alan Kupperberg and Dan Green. The Avengers have returned home following their overseas encounter with the Yellow Claw on his island fortress. But Captain America remains suspicious about the aging villain and his operations in the South China Sea. When one of the Claw's repentant henchmen shows up at Avengers Mansion, Earth's Mightiest Heroes blaze a trail back across the Pacific Ocean to Australia! However, the Bludgeoner, Transformer, and Compressor are lying in wait for the heroes down under! While Cap, Shell-head, and company duel with the killer cyborgs, the Vision takes the battle directly to the Chinese mastermind himself! Can the Avengers scratch and claw their way to victory? Or will the Yellow Claw and his offspring rule the world? (Notes: The Yellow Claw appears next in Marvel Fanfare 31. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of the Dazzler series.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Ties that Bind!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Eternals. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. In Northern Greece the Wasp and Starfox wake up in the company of the Eternals! Last issue's battle was a huge misunderstanding! And now Starfox learns that he is also an eternal! But that revelation means he must participate in the ritual of the Uni-Mind! In spectacular fashion, all of the Eternals including Starfox take to the sky and become the single entity known as the Uni-Mind! Leaving the Wasp and Captain Marvel gasping in awe! One potential problem though...what if a super-villain were to attack Olympia, while the Eternals are formed in the Uni-Mind? Look out! Retelling of the Eternals' origin. Cameo appearances by She-Hulk, Quicksilver, Lockjaw, and Maelstrom. Flashback cameos by Chronos, Zuras, Mentor, Sui-San, and Thanos to recap the history of Titan; and Magneto, Modred, and Bova to recap the events of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch Limited Series (1st series) issue 4. (Notes: Maelstrom previously appeared in Marvel Two-in-One 72. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of the West Coast Avengers Limited Series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. Ragnarok and Roll: Part 2 of 6 -"The Snows of Summer" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes) and crew. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Story continued from Thor #349. It's snowing all over the world! Is this cause for celebration? Unfortunately not! It's cause for grave concern about the survival of the universe! When Thor stops by Avengers Mansion, he tells his teammates about the ominous situation they face! Surtur is sending his demon hordes, the Sons of Muspell, to Midgard in order to clear a path for the fire giant to invade Asgard! In the snowy streets of Manhattan, the Avengers along with the Fantastic Four and the Warriors Three clash with Surtur's powerful demon hordes! Story continues in Thor 350. Cameo appearances by ISAAC, Deathurge, Maelstrom, and Beta Ray Bill. Flashback cameos by Malekith and Surtur. Avengers Lineup: Captain Marvel, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. (Note: The events of Thor 348 and 349 lead into this story.) Story continued from Thor #350. 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "Deceptions!" Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bob Hall and Joe Sinnott. The Vision has been acting strangely since recovering from his injuries several issues ago. In the sub-basement level of Avengers Mansion and with help from ISAAC, the synthezoid avenger builds a device called the Encephalatron Command Chair. This ominous device would give the Vision control of every computer system on Earth! Is the Avengers' chairman thinking about ruling the world? Stay tuned! Meanwhile, the Wasp takes a vacation to the Caribbean and makes a new friend in Paul Denning (aka Paladin)! But she also makes a new enemy in Baron Brimstone! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: Paladin teams up with the Wasp again in Spectacular Spider-Man 105 and 106. Baron Brimstone previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 99.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "Conquering Vision" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns), Ian Akin (finishes), and Brian Garvey (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard. With encouragement from ISAAC, the Vision makes his move to seize control of every computer system on Earth! The synthezoid avenger slips through the cyber defenses of the Pentagon, NORAD, SHIELD, and the Kremlin! But along the way, the Avengers' chairman bumps into an electronic super-villain also inside the world's computers! It's Quasimodo! If the Vision can fight past Quasimodo, he'll face Earth's Mightiest Heroes next! Wow! Cameo appearances by the Blood Brothers, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Tigra, and Wonder Man. Flashback cameos by the Mad Thinker, Necrodamus, Ultron, Iron Man, and the Fantastic Four. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, and the Vision. Last 60¢ issue. (Note: The Vision's actions will have serious consequences for him beginning in West Coast Avengers 42, part 1 of the VisionQuest storyline.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

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NOTE: Storm as an Avenger becomes reality in Avengers (2023 Marvel) #17.

"Time--And Time Again!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Conqueror is back! Wow, where has he been? Or perhaps the better question…When has he been? After a 10-year absence Kang the Conqueror returns to the pages of the Avengers! But it's not just one Kang, it's many Kangs! And rest assured…the Kang from the 41st century (that Earth's Mightiest Heroes know and love) is front and center! Meanwhile in the sub-basements underneath Avengers Mansion, Hercules, the Black Knight, and the Wasp work on boring a new tunnel to Hydro-Base. The tunneling is going great until the Hulk attacks! Then Giant-Man! Then the old Iron Man! It's like a rerun of the battle in Avengers issue 2 vs. the Space Phantom! Who could take the Avengers back in time? Who else, but the Master of Time! Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Storm, Colossus, and President Reagan in an alternate reality. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Note: Kang previously appeared in the Avengers title in the classic Avengers 143.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. "Twilight of the Gods!" Part 5 of 5. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The senses-shattering slugfest rages on! The Avengers have knocked out the other Olympians and now turn their full attention to the King of Olympus…Zeus himself! Can the Lord of the Lightning withstand the combined might of the Sub-Mariner, Captain Marvel, She-Hulk, Black Knight, and Thor? Surprisingly the mighty Zeus begins to waver under the onslaught from the five powerful avengers and the mystic enchantment of the knight's ebony blade! Unbelievable! Could the Lord of Olympus actually fall in battle to mortal men and women? However, the Son of Cronus and Rhea hasn't ruled Olympus for eons, because he was a lightweight! And even when Hercules joins the fight, Zeus will not yield! Can anyone or anything break the stalemate? It's a truly momentous outcome for the pantheon of Olympus! Cameo appearances by Apollo, Ares, Athena, Dionysus, Hera, Hermes, Neptune, Prometheus, and Marrina. (Notes: This five-part story blends magnificently with the classic Greek mythology. This issue completes Roger Stern's outstanding 5-year run as the writer of the Avengers series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

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30 cent variant with square price box. "Avengers Assemble!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by John Tartaglione and Duffy Vohland. Cover by George Perez and John Romita. Cover price $0.30.

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"The Monstrous Master Plan of the Mandarin!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos (with John Romita touch-ups). The very first Avengers Annual is a blockbuster as the original team of avengers joins with the current team -- to battle six of their greatest foes! The Mandarin returns with a new scheme to conquer the world via a large synthetic diamond. However he needs help to accomplish his goal. So he sends his comrades in arms to three different continents to collect diamonds and wreak havoc! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand in their way! In South America Iron Man, Goliath, and the Wasp battle Power Man (aka Erik Josten) and the Swordsman! While in Asia Hercules and the Scarlet Witch clash with the Enchantress and the Executioner! And finally in Africa, Hawkeye and the thunder god face off with the Living Laser! But on the dark continent, the Mandarin has a special surprise waiting: the awesome android called Ultimo! Wow, Thor vs. Ultimo! A battle worth the cover price alone! Eventually, the full contingent of avengers meets the Mandarin inside his orbiting space station for the final showdown! A great annual! Cameo appearances by Jarvis and Nick Fury. Second feature: One-page pin-up of Hercules by Don Heck and George Roussos. Third feature: Two-page diagram of Avengers Mansion. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of the Black Widow, Scarlet Witch, and Wasp by Don Heck and George Roussos. Fifth feature: One-page pin-up of all the avengers to date. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Wasp. (Note: This story takes place between Avengers (1st series) #44 and #45.) 68 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Monstrous Master Plan of the Mandarin!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos (with John Romita touch-ups). The very first Avengers Annual is a blockbuster as the original team of avengers joins with the current team -- to battle six of their greatest foes! The Mandarin returns with a new scheme to conquer the world via a large synthetic diamond. However he needs help to accomplish his goal. So he sends his comrades in arms to three different continents to collect diamonds and wreak havoc! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand in their way! In South America Iron Man, Goliath, and the Wasp battle Power Man (aka Erik Josten) and the Swordsman! While in Asia Hercules and the Scarlet Witch clash with the Enchantress and the Executioner! And finally in Africa, Hawkeye and the thunder god face off with the Living Laser! But on the dark continent, the Mandarin has a special surprise waiting: the awesome android called Ultimo! Wow, Thor vs. Ultimo! A battle worth the cover price alone! Eventually, the full contingent of avengers meets the Mandarin inside his orbiting space station for the final showdown! A great annual! Cameo appearances by Jarvis and Nick Fury. Second feature: One-page pin-up of Hercules by Don Heck and George Roussos. Third feature: Two-page diagram of Avengers Mansion. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of the Black Widow, Scarlet Witch, and Wasp by Don Heck and George Roussos. Fifth feature: One-page pin-up of all the avengers to date. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Wasp. (Note: This story takes place between Avengers (1st series) #44 and #45.) 68 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10N CGC 4.0 JSA Claremont

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Chris Claremont Authenticated Autograph. Newsstand Edition.

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Newsstand 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.

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"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.) 52 pages Cover price $1.00.

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COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of Avengers # 4, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 4A does not include the record. "Captain America Joins the Avengers!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, Iron Man and Captain America. Rick Jones and Sub-Mariner appearances. First modern appearances of Captain America and Bucky. First appearance (shadowed cameo of face) of the first Baron Zemo. Kirby/Roussos cover.

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COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of Avengers # 4, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 4A does not include the record. "Captain America Joins the Avengers!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, Iron Man and Captain America. Rick Jones and Sub-Mariner appearances. First modern appearances of Captain America and Bucky. First appearance (shadowed cameo of face) of the first Baron Zemo. Kirby/Roussos cover.

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COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of Avengers # 4, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 4A does not include the record. "Captain America Joins the Avengers!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, Iron Man and Captain America. Rick Jones and Sub-Mariner appearances. First modern appearances of Captain America and Bucky. First appearance (shadowed cameo of face) of the first Baron Zemo. Kirby/Roussos cover.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $99.99 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white "Mark Jewelers" insert. Label #4008176008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Avengers battle Kang, the Frankenstein Monster, Wonder Man, Baron Zemo, and the Golden Age Human Torch in "A Quiet Half-Hour in Saigon!" Script by Steve Englehart, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Staton. Avengers roll call: Thor, Iron Man, Mantis, Hawkeye, and the Vision. Letter to the editor from artist Ken Meyer Jr. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 70 (Super Skrull by Jack Kirby, the same one that's in issue 128). Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.25.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Coming of the Avengers!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Thor join forces to defeat Loki. Roster for this first landmark issue: Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Ant Man. The Fantastic Four and Rick Jones also appear. 36 pgs.

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Newsstand Edition. Kang War Part 11 of 15. "Prisoners A Love Story" Script by Kurt Busiek.Pencils by Brent Anderson. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Kieron Dwyer.These are dark days in the United States of America and on the planet Earth.Kang is consolidating his power, building new citadels, squashingrebellions, and establishing prisoner-of-war camps. After being captured byKang's soldiers, Wonder Man is thrown into a prison facility in LosAngeles...where he runs into a familiar and pretty face: the Scarlet Witch!Simon and Wanda are happy to see one another again, but the bleak conditionsinside the camp damper any feelings of joy. However the man of wonder andthe mutant sorceress have been avengers for a very long time. They areresourceful, brave, and determined. Perhaps if one of them could escape,the Avengers' comeback vs. the Conqueror would begin! Cameo appearances bythe Human Torch, Mr. Fantastic, Thing, Darkhawk, She-Hulk, Spider-Man, andWolverine. Flashback cameo by the Wasp to revisit the formal surrender toKang at the end of Avengers #49. (Notes: This issue includes a 2-page texttribute to mark the passing of legendary Avengers artist John Buscema. Thisfifteen-issue saga was reprinted in 2002 in the trade paperback: AvengersThe Kang Dynasty). 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.