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A-Force (2015) 1A CGC 9.8 Cheung

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Label #3819187005

Secret Wars: Warzones - Written by C. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett. Art by Jorge Molina. Cover by Jim Cheung. Marvel's Mightiest Women finally get their own explosive series! In a secluded corner of the Battleworld, an island nation is fiercely protected by a team of Avengers the likes of which has only ever been glimpsed before… Fighting to protect the small sliver of their world that's left, the Amazing A-FORCE stands shoulder-to-shoulder, ready to take on the horde! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

A-Force (2015) 1A CGC 9.6 Cheung

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Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #3938673001

Secret Wars: Warzones - Written by C. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett. Art by Jorge Molina. Cover by Jim Cheung. Marvel's Mightiest Women finally get their own explosive series! In a secluded corner of the Battleworld, an island nation is fiercely protected by a team of Avengers the likes of which has only ever been glimpsed before… Fighting to protect the small sliver of their world that's left, the Amazing A-FORCE stands shoulder-to-shoulder, ready to take on the horde! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 3 CGC 7.0

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Label #4388997005

Cover pencils by John Romita and Steve Ditko, inks by Mike Esposito and Steve Ditko. Spidey faces the Avengers and the Hulk in a new 21-page story, "To Become an Avenger!", script by Stan Lee, layouts by John Romita Sr., pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mickey Demeo; The Avengers decide to ask Spider-Man to join the team but first he has to complete a test to prove himself; Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 181. The test is to capture the Hulk. Turning Point, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Betty's brother has gotten himself into trouble with gambling debts and Betty is forced to help in Doc Ock's plot to break Blackie Gaxton out of prison to keep her sibling alive; Spider-Man interrupts the escape and Blackie shoots Bennett during the conflict; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 11. Unmasked by Dr. Octopus, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter has the 24 hour flu when Doc Ock captures Betty Brant in hopes of luring Spider-Man into battle; Ock beats the sick web-head and unmasks him, but everyone thinks it is just Peter trying to be brave by impersonating Spidey; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 12. 76 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 3 CGC 4.0

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Label #3773926004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. The Avengers Meet... Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; After he left them, the Avengers feel responsible for the damages that the Hulk may cause; They start a search for him and find him. When they start to battle, the Sub-Mariner joins the Hulk. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Iron Man. Guest appearances by the Hulk, Rick Jones, the Sub-Mariner, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, the original X-Men, Odin, and miscellaneous Asgardians. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 5 CGC 5.0

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Label #4279148001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Invasion of the Lava Men!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Avengers return to their mansion to inspect the damage caused by the battle with the Hulk; Days later, a mysterious high-pitched sound destroys a computer in one of Tony Stark's factories in Long Island and Iron Man is informed; Meanwhile, Giant-Man and the Wasp are conducting experiments inside of a large anthill; They are also affected by the noise and manage to escape before the anthill collapses; In his medical office, Don Blake reads about the effects of the noise in the newspaper; Thor meets up with Captain America and Rick Jones, who are training, and they witness another shockwave; The six heroes investigate the source of this new unknown threat; Meanwhile, in an army base in the west of the country, a strange rock breaks the surface of the earth, and soldiers investigate. Roster includes: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, and Giant-Man. Appearance by the Hulk. First letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 7 CGC 3.5

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Label #4392155003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Rick Jones dons Bucky's costume in "Their Darkest Hour!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; In Asgard, the Enchantress and the Executioner are banished to Earth by Odin; There they find Zemo (who had managed to escape the authorities) and they team up with him to stop Captain America; The Enchantress' motive is to get Thor by her side; She successfully lures Thor and hypnotizes him to fight for them; Meanwhile Captain America travels to the Amazon jungle to capture Zemo; Captain America then wins against Zemo's forces and Zemo tries to escape; Captain America grabs onto to the escape ship, however; The other Avengers fight Thor and, thanks to Iron Man, bring him back to his senses; Zemo's ship flies to the Avengers battle to rescue the Executioner and the Enchantress. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Captain America. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 11 CGC 5.5

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Label #4369199004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Mighty Avengers Meet Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Chic Stone; Kang creates a robotic Spider-Man and sends him back in time to battle the Avengers. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Guest stars the Amazing Spider-Man. Villain: Kang. Cameo appearances by Zemo, the Executioner, Wonder Man, Dr. Doom, Magneto, Mysterio, the Unicorn, and Kraven the Hunter (all in Kang's files). Kang pin-up. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 23 CGC 6.0

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Label #4055132007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Once an Avenger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita; Kang takes note that Steve Rogers is no longer an Avenger and easily defeats and captures the remaining three members; Cap comes to the rescue but is beaten too. Kang seems invincible! Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (returns to Avengers this issue), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villain: Kang. Guest appearances by Princess Ravonna (first appearance) and Carelius (first appearance). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #17. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 25 CGC 8.0

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Label #3923282003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Enter... Dr. Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver recieve a letter from their Aunt in Latveria and decide to visit her; When they arrive they are jailed and discover it is a trap set up by Doctor Doom, who decides defeating the Avengers will instill fear in to the Fantastic Four,making them easy to defeat; The Fantastic Four attempt to assist the Avengers, but are not allowed, as interference could spark an international incident; Nevertheless, the Avengers escape and fight Doom to a standstill, where he causes a diversion and escapes. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from writer Steve Utley. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #19. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 48 CGC 7.5

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Label #3906449017

First appearance of the new Black Knight (aka Dane Whitman) in "The Black Knight Lives Again!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Tuska. Cover by George Tuska. Inside Garrett Castle Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are prisoners of Magneto! And the Master of Magnetism is admonishing them to rejoin the brotherhood! While elsewhere in the castle, a stunning transformation is occurring as Dane Whitman decides to take up the mantle of the Black Knight! Dane wants the knight to become a force for good! So his first act is to fly to Avengers Mansion and tell the Avengers about Wanda and Pietro's plight! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes mistake Dane for the evil Black Knight and attack! Will the new knight's career be over before it even starts? Meanwhile in Olympus, Hercules discovers the Temple of the Promethean Flame in ruins and his fellow gods missing! Origin of the new Black Knight. First appearance of Aragorn - the winged horse. Cameo appearances by Jarvis and the Toad. Flashback cameo by Nathan Garrett - the previous Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #40.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 57 CGC 8.0

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Label #3750972001

First appearance of the Vision in "Behold...the Vision!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. One of the landmark issues of the silver age! On a rainy night in Manhattan, a strange being enters Janet Van Dyne's apartment and suddenly collapses! The Wasp quickly calls Goliath; and they take the red-hued stranger to Avengers Mansion for examination! Once there Hank Pym discovers that the Vision is a human being constructed of synthetic materials - a synthezoid in fact! When the Vision wakes up, he remembers that Ultron sent him to destroy the Avengers! But now the Vision wants to flip the script on his creator! So he leads Earth's Mightiest Heroes back to Ultron's underground lair! Could this be a trap? Either way Ultron-5 is waiting! And the battle is coming! Will the Vision prove worthy of the Avengers' trust? Cameo appearance by the Black Widow. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: The synthezoid avenger is not to be confused with the golden age Vision (aka Aarkus). Marie Severin contributed pencils to page 3 - the second to last panel. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #7 and also in Marvel Super Action #18.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 59 CGC 7.5

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Label #4388997006

First appearance of Yellowjacket (aka Henry Pym) in "The Name is Yellowjacket!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. A new crime-fighter bursts onto the scene in New York City! And the Daily Bugle loves him already! The brash Yellowjacket barges into Avengers Mansion and boasts about killing Goliath! Shocked by the news; Hawkeye, T'Challa, and the Vision charge forward! But the mysterious Yellowjacket fights them off and absconds with the Wasp! Fearing that Jan is in serious danger, the Avengers pursue Yellowjacket across town! But when Earth's Mightiest Heroes locate their new foe, the Wasp asks them to leave Yellowjacket alone! Wow, why would Jan do that? Because she wants to marry him that's why! Wedding bells ring next issue! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Spider-Man, Jarvis, Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and the Black Widow. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Hawkeye, Wasp, Yellowjacket, and the Vision. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest co-creator Wendy Fletcher (Pini). This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Super Action 20 & 21.) 32 pages. 12 cent cover price. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 63 CGC 8.0

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Label #4411810001

"And in This Corner...Goliath!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by George Klein. Cover by Gene Colan and George Klein. Clint Barton takes center stage as he changes identities after receiving a distress call from the Black Widow! Exit Hawkeye...and enter Goliath! A new super-villain triumvirate has taken the widow prisoner and crafted a plan to conquer the United States! With his fellow avengers away on a phony mission, Clint storms into Coney Island to rescue Natasha all by himself! But the Mad Thinker's massive android stands in his way! Will the new Goliath be cut down to size on his very first adventure? Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Hawkeye/Goliath, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: Elements of the plot continue from Captain Marvel (1st series) 12 and continue in Sub-Mariner (1st series) 14. Egghead previously appeared in Tales to Astonish 61. The Puppet Master and Mad Thinker appear next in Sub-Mariner 14.) 32 pages. 12 cent cover price. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 77 CGC 9.6

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Label #2106878013

"Heroes for Hire!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Earth's Mightiest Heroes go to work! And unfortunately for the highest bidder Cornelius Van Lunt! Due to Stark Industries' financial woes caused by a hostile takeover attempt (by the aforementioned Mr. Van Lunt), the Avengers must come up with the back rent long overdue on their Fifth Avenue Mansion! So now it's time to punch the clock! But after completing their first paid assignment; Pietro and T'Challa sense that something isn't quite right about their working arrangement with Mr. Van Lunt! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes going to walk off the job? Not until they put the Split-Second Squad out of business! First appearance of the Split-Second Squad. Cameo appearance by Johnny Carson. Flashback cameo by Tony Stark. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 78 CGC 8.0

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Label #4424280009

"The Man-Ape Always Strikes Twice!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. On a quiet evening atop Avengers Mansion, the Man-Ape ambushes the star-spangled avenger! But thankfully Cap's teammates quickly join the fight and drive off the African super-villain! Why did the Man-Ape strike out at the Avengers all alone? Seems like a tall order for a low-level lackey! Later on after abducting Monica Lynne, the Man-Ape picks a fight with another avenger, the Black Panther! The Prince of Wakanda bravely battles his larger adversary, but does not prevail. However at the end of the struggle, T'Challa learns who is masterminding the Man-Ape's operation…the Grim Reaper! And the scythe-wielding scoundrel will be gunning for the rest of Earth's Mightiest Heroes next issue! Cameo and first appearance of the Lethal Legion. Second appearance of the Grim Reaper. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: The Grim Reaper previously appeared in Avengers 52. The reaper dons his traditional purple and black costume for the first time in this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 85 CGC 7.5

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Label #3982758011

"The World is Not for Burning!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of the Squadron Supreme. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Buscema and Bill Everett. After concluding their amazing adventure on Polemachus, the Prince of Asgard uses his mighty mjolnir to sweep the Avengers back to Earth! Once the Vision, Goliath, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch arrive at their Fifth Avenue headquarters; they look forward to rest and relaxation! But upon entering their familiar home, the tired quartet bumps into Nighthawk! Has the Squadron Sinister invaded the mansion?! No, the Avengers have apparently invaded someone else's mansion! What? In a bizarre twist of fate, the extra-dimensional jump from Polemachus went awry! Earth's Mightiest Heroes have landed on a parallel Earth with a different superhero team: the Squadron Supreme! When the two teams meet, cooler heads don't prevail! And the Mighty Avengers test their mettle vs. the Squadron Supreme! Cameo appearances by the Black Knight, Black Panther, Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor, Doctor Spectrum, Hyperion, and the Whizzer. Squadron Supreme Lineup: American Eagle, Hawkeye (aka the Golden Archer), Lady Lark, Nighthawk, and Tom Thumb. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: The Squadron Supreme's Earth was later designated Earth-712. The cover indicates that the Squadron Sinister (from Avengers 71) has returned; however it's the Squadron Supreme that appears for the first time in this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 96 CGC 8.0

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Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #4355804001

"The Andromeda Swarm!" Part 8 of 9. Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Neal Adams. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer. Finally, the Avengers blast off into outer space to take the fight to the Kree and the Skrulls! On the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy, Earth's Mightiest Heroes engage the awesome Skrull armada! Cap, Shell-Head, Thor, and the Vision attack the armada's flagship hoping to turn back the entire fleet! During the ferocious battle inside, the Avengers hear about the Skrulls' secret plan to destroy the Earth! And as shown on the dynamic cover, an enraged Vision will do whatever it takes to uncover the devious plan (and rescue the Scarlet Witch)! Meanwhile on Hala, the Kree home planet; the power struggle between the Supreme Intelligence and Ronan the Accuser quietly rages behind the scenes...with Rick Jones caught in the middle! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Annihilus. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 98 CGC 9.2

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Label #4411810006

"Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith. The remarkable Kree/Skrull war is over! But there isn't any time to rest for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Ares, the Greek god of war, stokes a riot in downtown Manhattan by mind-controlling the nearby residents! When the Avengers and Rick Jones arrive to restore the peace, they fall under Ares' trance too! The only heroes left unaffected are Thor and the Vision! But before the Prince of Asgard and the synthezoid avenger can challenge Ares, they must first fend off their teammates! The Vision battles Shell-Head while Thor takes on Cap, Wanda, and Pietro! Everything is going Ares' way! How will the Avengers turn the tide? Cameo appearance by Hercules. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Ares previously appeared in Avengers 50. Clint Barton returns to his Hawkeye identity. The letters page includes a lengthy letter from fantasy novelist Stephen R. Donaldson (of Chronicles of Thomas Covenant fame) and a letter from comics writer Michael P. Higgins. This three-part story was reprinted in Avengers (3rd series) 48.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 139 CGC 9.4

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Label #3892981005

"Prescription: Violence!!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Janet Pym still lies comatose in the hospital after being wounded in battle vs. the Toad two issues ago. While a stressed out Hank Pym and his fellow Avengers stand guard at her bedside, the Wasp receives a visitor! Is it an old friend? No, it's an old foe...the Whirlwind! The Pym's long-time adversary quickly flees, but during the brief battle Yellowjacket finally realizes the Whirlwind's secret identity! And when Yellowjacket confronts his former limo driver, the action begins! Can the Beast and a super-sized Hank Pym reign in the Whirlwind? Meanwhile, Iron Man and Moondragon fly to Latveria looking for Hawkeye. Cameo appearances by Patsy Walker, the Toad, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: The Whirlwind previously appeared in Marvel Feature (1st series) 9. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics historian Peter Sanderson, respectively.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 144 CGC 9.6

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Label #1993848002

"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.) Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 149 CGC 9.4

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Label #4427246020

"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.) Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 175 CGC 9.0

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Label #4427246016

The Korvac Saga: Part 8 of 10 - "The End...And the Beginning!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel. Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Dave Wenzel. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. With a horrific bolt from the blue, Michael incinerated the Collector last issue! Now Earth's Mightiest Heroes fully realize what an awesome foe they are up against! After returning to their Fifth Avenue Mansion, Iron Man begins directing the search for Korvac. But while the 17 heroes impatiently wait for battle, old animosities from days gone by resurface. Tempers flare among Quicksilver, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and the Vision! The Avengers better get focused on Michael...because he's sure focused on them! Origin of Michael (aka Korvac). Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Hercules, the Two-Gun Kid, Charlie-27, Martinex, and Starhawk. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 181 CGC 9.6

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Label #3931998009

"On the Matter of Heroes!" Part 1 of 2. Written by David Michelinie. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. A new era for 'Earth's Mightiest Heroes' begins, and the first order of business is selecting the seven members of the new roster. But this time the federal government is going to help the Avengers choose! Peter Gyrich announces the selections: the Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp,...and the Falcon! Hold on, is the Falcon even an avenger? That's what Hawkeye would like to know! Meanwhile, the old man from Vladivostok, Django Maximoff, finally arrives in New York City. And the lives of Pietro and Wanda will never be the same again. Cameo appearances by the Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Black Widow, Hercules, and Moondragon. Note: John Byrne begins his 1-year stint as the regular artist on the series. Note: First appearance of Scott Lang (the second Ant-Man). Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 316 CGC 9.8

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Label #4011787022

"Spiders and Stars!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Order has been restored to the universe! But the lady that caused the chaos is still on the loose! Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the wondrous wall-crawler blast off into outer space to rendezvous with Nebula's massive starship on the other side of the moon! Shell-Head and the synthezoid avenger arrive at the spaceship first and begin working their way through Nebula's guard force! And minutes later Cap, Thor, Spidey, and Sersi join the attack! Meanwhile inside the ship's command center, Starfox's pleasure power puts Nebula and her henchmen under his spell! By all accounts it looks like the Avengers will finish this caper without expending too much energy! But stranger things have happened in outer space…very strange! Cameo appearance by the Stranger. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 318 CGC 9.8

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Label #4072884009

"A Vengeful God!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Nebula does it again! After almost destroying the cosmos with the universal compressor three issues ago, the vengeful super-villainess steals the power of the Infinity Union and threatens stellar genocide once more! But just like last time, the Mighty Avengers stand in her way! On the Stranger's gigantic planet-ship; the star-spangled avenger, golden avenger, synthezoid avenger, Asgardian, Eternal, and amazing one fight to the finish against Nebula! With help from the Stranger, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes bring the universe back from the brink one more time? Cameo appearance by Quasar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Nebula returns in Silver Surfer 38.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10 CGC 9.8

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Label #3980365002

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

Avengers (2013 5th Series) 1G CGC 9.8 Young Variant

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Young Variant Cover

Label #4408114001

Cover by Skottie Young. NOTE: The cover of this comic interlocks with Midtown exclusive All New X-Men #1 and Uncanny Avengers #1 to create a huge crossover cover. The Garden: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Jerome Opena. The greatest heroes in comics together on one unbeatable team! Now shipping twice a month, the Avengers "go large," expanding their roster and their sphere of influence to a global and even interplanetary level. When Captain America puts out his call - who will answer? Big threats, big ideas, big idealism - these are the Avengers NOW! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2013 5th Series) 24H CGC 9.8 SS Simonson/ Martin

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Signed by Walt Simonson and Laura Martin on 9/6/14 Simonson Variant Cover

Label #1279003009

Variant Cover by Walt Simonson. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Esad Ribic, Salvador Larroca, Mike Deodato and Butch Guice. 'ROGUE PLANET' - Part 1 of 5 Captain America and Iron Man plan for the next version of the Avengers. A runaway planet is on a collision course with Earth. A visitor from the future helps save the day. Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2015) It All Begins Here 0A CGC 9.8 Rocafort

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Chipping to upper back side corner bracket.

Label #4133050009

Written by James Robinson, Al Ewing, Mark Waid, G. Willow Wilson and Gerry Duggan. Art by Leonard Kirk, Gerardo Sandoval, Mahmud Asara, Victor Ibanez, Ryan Stegman and Kenneth Rocafort. Cover by Kenneth Rocafort. The kickoff to the All-New AVENGERS line begins here, with new stories of the ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS, SQUADRON SUPREME, A-FORCE, NEW AVENGERS, ULTIMATES and UNCANNY AVENGERS! Someone is carefully studying the movements of the Avengers and those in their orbit-but do they mean to harm, or help? Find out the first clues in this special launch issue! 60 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Avengers (2017 7th Series) 684A CGC 9.8 Brooks

Paper: White

Label #4376820011

No Surrender: Part 10 of 16 - Written by Jim Zub, Mark Waid and Al Ewing. Art by Joe Bennett and Paco Medina. Cover by Mark Brooks. - THE AVENGERS WEEKLY EPIC CONTINUES IN THIS OVERSIZED ISSUE! Back from the dead! He cannot be reasoned with. He will not be stopped. Bruce Banner isn't home right now. There is only THE IMMORTAL HULK. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

NOTE: The Road to Immortal Hulk are moments that happened throughout Marvel History, all the times fate, enemies, allies, and even Bruce Banner himself have come close to actually killing the Green Goliath, and failed. These moments only made the Hulk stronger, angrier, and ultimately IMMORTAL. This issue features a recap of all those moments. Immortal Hulk #1 launches summer of 2018! – Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $4.99.

Avengers Assemble Omega (2023 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4254610021

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

Avengers Rage of Ultron Marvel Tales (2023 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4405711023

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Rick Remender. Art by Jerome Opena; Pepe Larraz. Cover by Nick Bradshaw. Ultron's full robotic rage is unleashed as we celebrate the legacy of the House of Ideas with MARVEL TALES! This anthology series shines a spotlight on fan-favorite characters, features timeless stories and highlights some of Marvel's most impressive talent from the past eight decades! In AVENGERS: RAGE OF ULTRON - an original graphic novel from the blockbuster team of Rick Remender, Jerome Opeña and Pepe Larraz - a classic victory for the Avengers becomes a nightmare years later! Ultron, the homicidal artificial intelligence so long devoted to ending life on Earth, has found a new world to conquer - one with its own horrific legacy. When Titan - birthplace of Thanos - falls, Planet Ultron rises in its place! Thanos' brother, Starfox, seeks the aid of his former allies - but the Avengers he finds are radically different from the ones he once knew! 112 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Avengers Twilight (2024 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4395719011

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

Avengers X-Men (2022 Marvel) FCBD 1A CGC 9.8 Schiti

Paper: White

Label #4226394014

Written by Kieron Gillen, Danny Lore and Gerry Duggan. Art by Dustin Weaver, Karen S. Darboe and Matteo Lolli. Cover by Valerio Schiti. Featuring stories by an all-star lineup of creators, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: AVENGERS/X-MEN #1 will lay the groundwork for an event that will erupt across the Marvel Universe in 2022 and drastically alter the relationship between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and mutantkind. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3750972002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain Marvel (2012 7th Series) 13B CGC 9.8 Conner 1:30 Variant

Paper: White

Conner Variant Cover

Label #2077818002

Limited 1 for 30 Variant Cover by Amanda Conner (W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Scott Hepburn THE ENEMY WITHIN: PART 3 OF 5 A villain revealed! Magnitron's sinister plans are finally unveiled! What is the link between Captain Marvel and Magnitron? PLUS: Kree Sentries?! The Avengers Assemble in the most pivotal event in Captain Marvel's history! Cover price $2.99.

Captain Marvel (2012 7th Series) 14B CGC 9.6 Conner 1:30 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #2137232001

Limited 1 for 30 Variant Cover by Amanda Conner (W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Scott Hepburn Part 5 of 5 of THE ENEMY WITHIN THE CONCLUSION TO THE HARROWING FIVE-PART CAPTAIN MARVEL/AVENGERS ASSEMBLE EVENT IS HERE! CAPTAIN MARVEL WILL END MAGNITRON'S REIGN. NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES. NO. MATTER. WHAT. IT'S A DEADLY FLIGHT TO THE FINISH! Note: First appearance of Kamala Khan (2nd Ms. Marvel). Cover price $2.99.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 155 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418460015

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Springer. The Avengers (Captain America, the Black Widow, the Beast) and Hercules guest stars in The Man Without Fear?, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Frank Robbins, inks by Frank Springer; DD starts getting mysterious headaches that interfere with his daily activities; Matt hires Becky as his new secretary; Daredevil invades Avenger's mansion to confront a visiting Black Widow; Death-Stalker appearance. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 157 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4418460014

Last 35-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Al Milgrom. The Avengers (Captain America, the Black Widow, the Beast) and Hercules guest star in The Ungrateful Dead, script by Roger McKenzie (plot) and Mary Jo Duffy (script), pencils by Gene Colan (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; DD and the Avengers ward off Death-Stalker; The Ani-Men wreak havoc in the storefront law office trying to capture Matt; appearances the new Unholy Three (the second Ape Man, the third Bird Man, the third Cat Man). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0291108026

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

Heroes Reborn (2021 Marvel) 1L CGC 9.8 Artgerm Virgin 1:200 Variant

Paper: White

Lau "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4208905004

Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Ed McGuinness. Cover by Artgerm. A WORLD WITHOUT AVENGERS! Welcome to a world where Tony Stark never built an Iron Man armor. Where Thor is a hard-drinking atheist who despises hammers. Where Wakanda is dismissed as a myth. And where Captain America was never found in the ice because there were no Avengers to find him. Instead this world has always been protected by Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Squadron Supreme of America. And now the Squadron faces an attack from some of their fiercest enemies, like Dr. Juggernaut, the Black Skull, the Silver Witch and Thanos with his Infinity Rings. But why is the Daywalker Blade the one man alive who seems to remember that the entire world has somehow been…reborn? 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Marvel Milestone Edition Avengers (1993) 1 CGC 9.6 SS Stan Lee

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee on 11/24/2013.

Label #1235674002

Reprints Avengers #1 (Jack Kirby art) Cover price $2.95.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 59 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419904012

"Some Say Spidey Will Die by Fire, Some Say by Ice!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Mike Esposito. The Amazing Spider-Man is ambushed by a blast of fire and burst of ice while web-slinging across the East River! Luckily though, Hank and Janet Pym's penthouse is nearby, and Yellowjacket pulls the wall-crawler out of the drink! But there isn't any time to rest as Equinox, the Thermo-Dynamic Man, violently attacks the spectacular one and the two avengers! Can the Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Spider-Man stop Equinox before he destroys the east side of the city? Flashback cameos by the Human Torch and Iceman to recap Equinox's previous appearance in Marvel Team-Up 23. (Note: This issue begins the Claremont-Byrne run on the Marvel Team-Up title. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 193 and 194. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 1E CGC 9.8 Finch Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #1618438046

2nd Printing Finch Cover - Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & cover by David Finch "NEW AVENGERS" PART 1 (OF 5). After the Devasting destruction of the orginal Avengers just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Cap, Iron Man, Spider-Man & Wolverine sound? Get ready for the first of a proposed 500-issue run that signals an all-new era, as Bendis & Finch joins with you, the fervent faithful, for the launch of the all-new ongoing Avengers series! 32 PGS./ MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.25.

New Avengers (2010 2nd Series) 7A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0174790007

Cover by STUART IMMONEN Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by STUART IMMONEN After the devastating fallout of last issue's fatal battle for this dimension, the New Avengers have to figure out who really belongs on the team. Plus, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones need a nanny, and not just any nanny, they need to find a superpowered nanny. Who. Will. It. Be?! Plus: another illustrated chapter of the oral history of the Avengers! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

New Avengers (2010 2nd Series) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1206315022

Fear Itself tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by MIKE DEODATO FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN! With Avengers Mansion under siege and the Avengers scattered all over the globe, super nanny Squirrel Girl is forced to protect the Cage/Jones baby with everything she has! 32 PGS. Cover price $3.99.

New Avengers (2010 2nd Series) 16B CGC 9.8 DEODATO 1:26 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #1060503008

Limited 1 for 26 Marvel Architects Variant by John Romita Jr. Fear Itself tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by MIKE DEODATO FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN FEAR ITSELF has ripped through New York and now the New Avengers must reinvent themselves. And who better to help them then the guardian devil himself? It's finally happening...DAREDEVIL: AVENGER! Cover price $3.99.

New Avengers (2010 2nd Series) 16C CGC 9.8 DEODATO 1:52 Variant

Paper: White

Sketch Cover.

Label #1060592008

Limited 1 for 52 Marvel Architects Sketch Variant by John Romita Jr. Fear Itself tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by MIKE DEODATO FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN FEAR ITSELF has ripped through New York and now the New Avengers must reinvent themselves. And who better to help them then the guardian devil himself? It's finally happening...DAREDEVIL: AVENGER! Cover price $3.99.

Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0942422009

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Avengers starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Mike Gustovich; recaps Fantastic Four Annual #1, Avengers #3-4, etc. Subby, Bill, and Me: Part 7 of a Personal View interview with Bill Everett by Roy Thomas (reprinted from Alter Ego #11). 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4279776009

In this prelude to 1st Defenders story, "Confrontation!," Part 2 of 2 - Namor, the Hulk and the Silver Surfer team up to battle the Avengers in a storyline that hints that the three will be teaming up again. Story by Roy Thomas with Sal Buscema art and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.15.