Avengers (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers comic books 1974-1976

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Avengers battle the Collector in "Night of the Collector!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Don Heck. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, Mantis, the Swordsman, the Black Panther, and the Vision. Ron Wilson/John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Death-Stars of the Zodiac!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by Jim Starlin and Frank Giacoia. As shown on Jim Starlin's spectacular cover, the Zodiac attacks! Taurus (aka Cornelius Van Lunt) has reformed the 12-member cartel for one express purpose! Destroying the Avengers! In brazen fashion, the super-villains from the stars storm into Avengers Mansion and overwhelm the five avengers inside! After licking their wounds, Earth's Mightiest Heroes discover that Taurus has another diabolical objective on his agenda! Kill every person in Manhattan born under the sign of Gemini! Wow, where did the Zodiac get that kind of power? It doesn't matter now as Taurus' giant star-blaster is set to fire its death-ray from atop the World Trade Center! It's a frantic race against time to save thousands of Gemini! Avengers Assemble! Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Captain America is depicted on the cover, but does not appear in the story inside.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Houses Divided Cannot Stand!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Don Heck (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and John Romita. At the World Trade Center, the ferocious battle between the Avengers and the Zodiac rages! After the Sentinel of Liberty joins the fight the tide turns in favor of the heroes! But when Aries throws Mantis off one of the 110-story towers, the tide takes a lethal turn! However in spectacular style, the Vision dramatically saves Mantis from certain death! Several hours later Earth's Mightiest Heroes track the Zodiac to Cornelius Van Lunt's New Jersey headquarters. And for the third time in as many days, the Mighty Avengers throw down with the super-villains from the stars! Meanwhile, as she recovers from her injuries, Mantis remains thoroughly impressed with the synthezoid avenger. Is that going to cause problems between her and the Swordsman? Stay tuned! Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #84 Dr. Doom. The bullpen bonus page contains promotional stamp #5 the Hulk. The promotional stamp is not to be confused with the actual series A stamp #5.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 20-cent cover price. The Avengers continue battling the Zodiac in "Trapped in Outer Space!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Mike Esposito. Avengers roll call: Thor, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, Mantis, the Swordsman, the Black Panther, and the Vision. Letter to the editor from comic artist Rick Hoberg. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 71 (The Vision by John Buscema). Gil Kane/John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Vengeance in Vietnam!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by Ron Wilson and John Romita. At the conclusion of last issue's blockbuster battle vs. the Zodiac, Libra made a surprise announcement: "I am the father of Mantis!" Wow, what a shock to the Avengers and Mantis too! Libra says he met Mantis' mother during the First Indochina War. And after a local crime lord, Monsieur Khruul, attacked his home, he gave his daughter to the Priests of Pama to be reared. Is this fact of fiction? Either way the Swordsman isn't waiting for answers! He jumps in a quinjet and makes a beeline for Saigon to confront his former boss! But that turns out to be a disastrous idea. By the time Earth's Mightiest Heroes arrive in Vietnam, the Swordsman has been defeated and forced to talk about Mantis' upbringing! The vindictive monsieur and his minions go to the Priests of Pama's' temple and the killing begins. The frustrated Avengers once again arrive too late, but as shown on the chilling two-page final panel, battle is coming to Earth's Mightiest Heroes next issue…and coming in spades! Origin of Libra. Partial origin of Mantis. Cameo appearances by the Zodiac and the Star-Stalker. First 25¢ issue. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #4 Thing (of the Fantastic Four) by John Buscema. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 360,675; average paid circulation 185,039.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Beware the Star-Stalker!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Dave Cockrum (finishes). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. The monster inside the Priests of Pama's temple stands revealed! It's the Star-Stalker! The ion-fueled creature from beyond the stars thrashes Earth's Mightiest Heroes and sends them running from the temple! The Avengers and Libra know they need more firepower, so the Black Panther arranges for Taurus' star-blaster to be flown to Vietnam! But when the Star-Stalker emerges from his cocoon, he crushes the powerful weapon and gets back to pounding the Avengers! Does this awesome beast have any weaknesses? If so, Mantis and the Vision better find it fast! Cameo appearance by Cornelius Van Lunt. Flashback cameo by the Zodiac and the Supreme Intelligence. (Notes: The letters page includes an essay from Stan Lee and Roy Thomas explaining the recent cover price increase to 25¢. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #81 Rhino.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Fantastic Four and the Inhumans guest star in "Bride and Doom!" Script by Steve Englehart, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Staton. Avengers roll call: Thor, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, Mantis, the Swordsman, and the Vision. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 13 (Dr. Strange by Steve Ditko). Gil Kane/Mike Esposito cover (with John Romita Sr. touch-ups). Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Fantastic Four and Medusa (of the Inhumans) guest star in "Bewitched, Bothered, and Dead!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Staton. Avengers roll call: Thor, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, Mantis, the Swordsman, and the Vision. Doctor Strange, Hulk, and teh Sub-Mariner cameos. Watcher appearance. the letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 70 (Super Skrull by Jack Kirby). Gil Kane/John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Kang War II" Plot by Steve Englehart. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. In a malevolent manner, Kang the Conqueror has teleported Earth's Mightiest Heroes to the labyrinths of limbo! And now the Legion of the Unliving stalks the Avengers one by one through the endless maze of stone corridors! Frankenstein's Monster begins the action by ambushing the thunder god! Then Midnight blindsides Mantis! However, Hawkeye and Shell-Head accidentally bump into one another and a glimmer of hope emerges for the heroes! But seconds later Baron Zemo, Wonder Man, and the original Human Torch attack! The golden avenger is the first to fall to the unliving legion. And nearby in the maddening maze, the Vision goes down next. Two avengers mortally wounded. Three others wandering around completely lost and alone. In their glorious history, the Avengers have battled through 132 issues, but at this moment the chances of there even being an issue 133…do not look good. Story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 3. Cameo appearances by Immortus, Rama-Tut, Libra, and the Cotati. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Giant-Size Avengers 3 is simply a must-read. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mary Jo Duffy. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #78 The Owl by Gene Colan.) Cover price $0.25.

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The Avengers battle Morag in "Yesterday and Beyond!" Script by Steve Englehart, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Staton. Avengers roll call: Thor, Iron Man, Mantis, Hawkeye, and the Vision. Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia cover. Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The origin of the Vision in "The Times That Bind!" Script by Steve Englehart, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Staton. Fantastic Four cameo. Scarlet Witch and Swordsman appearances. Gil Kane/Joe Sinnott cover (with John Romita Sr. touch-ups). Cover price $0.25.

The origin of the Vision continues in "The Times That Bind!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Avengers roll call: Thor, Iron Man, Mantis, Hawkeye, and the Vision. Appearances by the Silver Surfer, Goliath, the Wasp, and the Golden Age Human Torch. Thanos cameo. The story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 4. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 342,917; average paid circulation 188,084. Jim Starlin cover (vignettes by John Romita Sr.). Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Iron Man: D.O.A." is reprinted from Amazing Adventures #12 (with pages 2 and 3 omitted). Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Mike Ploog. Beast appearance. Gil Kane cover (from AA 12) with vignettes added by John Romita Sr./Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.25.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "We Do Seek Out New Avengers!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita. The epic celestial madonna saga has concluded in Giant-Size Avengers 4. And now Earth's Mightiest Heroes need to replenish their ranks! Moondragon, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket quickly sign up, but the Avengers still need one more member, so Iron Man and Thor hold tryouts at Shea Stadium. Who will answer the call to join? The bombastic Beast! However, someone else shows up at Shea Stadium too...the powerful Stranger! Will Hank McCoy survive his tryout? Meanwhile, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch enjoy their honeymoon in French Polynesia; and Hawkeye leaves the Avengers to go back in time to find the Black Knight. Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, the Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Hercules, and Quicksilver. 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Toad and Whirlwind are up to no good in "Prescription: Violence!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta. Avengers roll call: Thor, Iron Man, Yellowjacket, Moondragon, the Wasp, the Scarlet Witch, the Beast, and the Vision. Letters to the editor from writer Peter Sanderson and comics publisher Dean Mullaney. Gil Kane/John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "A Journey to the Center of the Ant!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta. Avengers roll call: Thor, Iron Man, Yellowjacket, Moondragon, the Wasp, the Scarlet Witch, the Beast, and the Vision. Gil Kane/Mike Esposito cover. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Phantom Empire!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Perez (his first art on the title), inks by Vince Colletta. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Yellowjacket, Moondragon, the Wasp, the Scarlet Witch, the Beast, and the Vision. Cameos by the Red Skull, Nomad, Falcon, and Squadron Sinister. Gil Kane/John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Avengers battle Marvel's stable of western heroes including the Two-Gun Kid, the Rawhide Kid, the Ringo Kid, Kid Colt Outlaw, and the Night Rider (the first Ghost Rider) in "Go West, Young Gods!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Perez, inks by Vince Colletta. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Moondragon, Hawkeye, the Scarlet Witch, the Beast, and the Vision. Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia cover (with John Romita Sr. touch-ups). Cover price $0.25.

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

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Origin and first appearance of Hellcat (Patsy Walker) in "Claws!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Perez, inks by Mike Esposito. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Moondragon, the Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, the Beast, and the Vision. Fantastic Four guest appearance. Letters to the editor from comics writers Mary Jo Duffy and Peter Gillis. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #39 (Thor by Jack Kirby). Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.25.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. This is the regular 25 cent edition. There is also a 30 cent variant edition that had limited distribution. The Avengers continue battling the Assassin in "The Assassin Never Fails!" Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Keith Pollard (pages 1-3) and Don Heck (story pages 4-18), inks by John Tartaglione. Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Squadron Supreme Appearance. George Perez art. This is the regular 25 cent edition. There is also a 30 cent variant edition that had limited distribution. It's Avengers versus the Squadron Supreme in "Crisis on Other-Earth." Script by Steven Englehart, pencils by George Perez, inks by Vince Colletta. Letter to the editor from cartoonist Fred Hembeck. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #76. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Squadron Supreme Appearance. George Perez art. This is the regular 25 cent edition. There is also a 30 cent variant edition that had limited distribution. The Avengers/Squadron Supreme battle concludes in "@0,000 Leagues Under Justice!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Perez, inks by Sam Grainger. Avengers role call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, Beast, Hellcat, and Moondragon. Letters to the editor from writer Peter Sanderson and comics writer Jo Duffy. Jack Kirby cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. George Perez art. This is the regular 25 cent edition. There is also a 30 cent variant edition that had limited distribution. The Avengers face Orka, the human killer whale, who used to hang out in Sub-Mariner's comic! "The Gods and the Gang!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Perez, inks by Sam Grainger. Letter to the editor from comic artist Richard Howell. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. This is the regular 25 cent edition. There is also a 30 cent variant edition that had limited distribution. Last 25-cent cover price. This self-described "very, very special, spectacular anniversary" issue didn't turn out as spectacular as it could have been, because over half of the story reprints Avengers 16 in edited form. Fortunately, the first six pages have an Avengers get-together in which George Perez gets to draw scads of members, past and present! It also sets up the next issue, which introduces the new line-up. "Avengers Assemble!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Perez, inks by John Tartaglione and Duffy Vohland. The reprint, "The Old Order Changeth!" has a script by Stan Lee, layouts by Jack Kirby, and finished art by Dick Ayers. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "At Last: The Decision!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, and Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by Jack Kirby and Dan Adkins. Finally, the Avengers are ready to set their new roster! Iron Man agrees to be chairman! Cap stays! Wanda and the Vision remain with the group! The Wasp eagerly signs up! Yellowjacket first declines, but then changes his mind! Moondragon decides to leave, and Hellcat goes with her. The bombastic Beast jubilantly joins! And Wonder Man...hold on, what? How? Wow! Cameo appearances by Robert Frank (aka the golden age Whizzer), the Black Widow, Angel, Ghost Rider, Hercules, Iceman, Ben Grimm, Wonder Man, and the Living Laser. First 30¢ issue. (Notes: This issue concludes Steve Englehart's legendary 4-year run as the writer for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. A time period that produced many of the Avengers' all-time fan favorite stories including the three frequently reprinted sagas: the Avengers-Defenders War, the Celestial Madonna saga, and the Serpent Crown crisis. The letters page contains an essay explaining why the 150th anniversary story ended up as two issues.) Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Avengers face a "Nightmare in New Orleans!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. Jack Kirby cover pencils. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Whizzer returns in "Home is the Hero!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. Jack Kirby cover pencils. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Avengers ask "When Strikes Attuma?" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by George Perez, inks by Pablo Marcos. Cameo appearances by Triton (of the Inhumans) and the Sub-Mariner. Jack Kirby/Al Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.30.