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A-Force (2015) 1A CGC 9.8 Cheung

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #3776095006

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) 1MIDTOWN CGC 9.8 Pichelli Midtown Variant

Paper: White

Midtown Comics Edition.

Label #4253512010

Midtown Comics exclusive cover by Sara Pichelli. Secret Wars: Warzones - Written by C. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett. Art by Jorge Molina. 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.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 4 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Moderate amount of tape on spine of cover.

Label #0115860001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Captain America Joins... The Avengers!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos; Namor attacks a group of eskimos and throws their idol into the sea. When the ice melts, the figure trapped within turns out to be Captain America, in suspended animation since the end of World War II; The Avengers rescue Cap and return to New York. An alien figure turns our heroes to stone. When Cap and Rick Jones track him down, the alien agrees to restore the Avengers if they agree to help him recover his broken space ship in return; When doing so, the Avengers are attacked by Namor. 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. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 6 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0145445001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First full appearance of Baron Zemo, and first appearance of the second Black Knight in "Masters of Evil!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Baron Zemo, the man behind the cause of Bucky's death discovers that Captain America is still alive; Collecting together the Black Knight, Radioactive Man and the Melter, the Masters of Evil are formed; While the Masters of Evil spray the city with 'Adhesive X', a powerful glue for which there is no solvent, the Avengers attack; Captain America and Giant-Man get trapped by the adhesive and the Avengers withdraw to try and find a solution for it; Wasp remembers that a criminal behind bars called Paste-Pot Pete might be able to help; After receiving the solution they free Captain America and Giant-Man, and attack the Masters again. Special bonus: The letter column in this issue leads off with a letter from Buddy Saunders, the owner of MyComicShop. Oh, for the halcyon days of our callow youth! In the letter Buddy tells Stan and Jack that Avengers #4, with the return of Captain America, was one heck of a great issue. Time has certainly proven him right! 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 6 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First full appearance of Baron Zemo, and first appearance of the second Black Knight in "Masters of Evil!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Baron Zemo, the man behind the cause of Bucky's death discovers that Captain America is still alive; Collecting together the Black Knight, Radioactive Man and the Melter, the Masters of Evil are formed; While the Masters of Evil spray the city with 'Adhesive X', a powerful glue for which there is no solvent, the Avengers attack; Captain America and Giant-Man get trapped by the adhesive and the Avengers withdraw to try and find a solution for it; Wasp remembers that a criminal behind bars called Paste-Pot Pete might be able to help; After receiving the solution they free Captain America and Giant-Man, and attack the Masters again. Special bonus: The letter column in this issue leads off with a letter from Buddy Saunders, the owner of MyComicShop. Oh, for the halcyon days of our callow youth! In the letter Buddy tells Stan and Jack that Avengers #4, with the return of Captain America, was one heck of a great issue. Time has certainly proven him right! 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 7 VG 4.0

Cover loose at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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) 8 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 9 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4132924001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. First appearance of Wonder Man in "The Coming of the... Wonder Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Baron Zemo and the Masters of Evil transform Simon Williams into Wonder Man and send him to infiltrate the Avengers; Instead, he winds up allying with them at the cost of his own life. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. Cameo appearance by Bucky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 14 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4475117001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Even Avengers Can Die!, script by Stan Lee (plot), Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken] (script), and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils), inks by Chic Stone; In order to save the Wasp's life, the Avengers seek out the help of Dr. Svenson, only to find he's been replaced by an alien from the planet Kallu. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. First and only appearance of the villainous Ogor and the Kallusians. Guest appearance by the Watcher. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #8. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 16 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" Spine split from bottom. Water spotting.

"The Old Order Changeth!" Script by Stan Lee, layouts by Jack Kirby, finished art by Dick Ayers. New line-up for Avengers: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Rick Jones. First appearance in Avengers of Edwin Jarvis, the butler (in Avengers). Villains: The Melter, the Enchantress, the Executioner, the second Black Knight, and Zemo's Mercenaries (Erik Josten). Guest Appearances by the Sub-Mariner, the Black Widow, the Mole Man, Kang, and Immortus. Cameos by Magneto, Mastermind, the Toad, Beast, Iceman, Angel (on loan from the original X-Men), and Hulk. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 10. Kirby/Sol Brodsky cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 18 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4457582002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "When the Commissar Commands!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; The Reds (evil commies) led by the monstrous Commissar are enslaving the peaceful land of Sin-Cong; The Avengers travel to that land to aid the people. Commissar defeats them all except the Scarlet Witch who discovers and destroys the Commissar's control panel, ending him. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearance by Edwin Jarvis. Villains: Major Hoy and the Communists oppressors of Sin Cong (first and only appearance). Cameo by Nick Fury. Letter to the editor from Ted White (the writer?). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 12. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 21 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "The Bitter Taste of Defeat!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; Enchantress uses the machine that Zemo used to create Wonder Man (see The Avengers #9) to turn one of Zemo's minions into Power Man; The two use tricks--and the Avengers' own internal discord--to make the Avengers appear dysfunctional; The City Council orders them to disband! Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villains: the first Power Man (Erik Josten) and the Enchantress. Guest appearance by Tony Stark (Iron Man). Flashback cameos by the first Baron Zemo, the Executioner, and Wonder Man. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #15. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12.

NOTE: 1st appearance of Erik Josten as Power Man I (a.k.a. the Smuggler, a.k.a. Goliath, a.k.a., Atlas of the Thunderbolts). Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 22 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood (vignettes by Don Heck and Dick Ayers/Frank Giacoia). "The Road Back," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; Forced to disband the Avengers, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch cannot find work until the Ringmaster hires them; Unable to control them, he tells the police that they tried to rob his Circus; Suddenly the three are on the run; Working on his own, Cap is able to pin the whole scheme on Enchantress and Power Man; Enchantress bails back to Asgard; Power Man, deprived of his lady love, surrenders; The City Council withdraws its order: the Avengers may assemble again. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (leaves Avengers at end of story), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch. Villains: the first Power Man (Erik Josten), the Enchantress, the Ringmaster, Princess Python, the Clown, Cannonball, Luigi Gambonno, Ernesto Gambonno, and Bruto the Strongman. Cameos by the Mad Thinker's "awesome" Android, Iron Man, Thor, and Giant Man. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #16. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 22 VG- 3.5

Extra staple holes. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood (vignettes by Don Heck and Dick Ayers/Frank Giacoia). "The Road Back," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; Forced to disband the Avengers, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch cannot find work until the Ringmaster hires them; Unable to control them, he tells the police that they tried to rob his Circus; Suddenly the three are on the run; Working on his own, Cap is able to pin the whole scheme on Enchantress and Power Man; Enchantress bails back to Asgard; Power Man, deprived of his lady love, surrenders; The City Council withdraws its order: the Avengers may assemble again. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (leaves Avengers at end of story), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch. Villains: the first Power Man (Erik Josten), the Enchantress, the Ringmaster, Princess Python, the Clown, Cannonball, Luigi Gambonno, Ernesto Gambonno, and Bruto the Strongman. Cameos by the Mad Thinker's "awesome" Android, Iron Man, Thor, and Giant Man. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #16. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 23 VG+ 4.5

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) 24 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "From the Ashes of Defeat - !", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Kang's troops advance on the city as Kang escapes; Although hopeless, the Avengers decide to put up a fight against the never-ending army; Quicksilver is put out of action by a stray blast while trying to help a mother and child; The rest of the Avengers battle on but are eventually overwhelmed and captured; Although Kang's law states that monarchs conquered are to be executed, Kang wants to marry Ravonna; Meanwhile, Quicksilver is nursed back to health by the mother he saved; The rest of the generals led by Baltag rebel against Kang and try to assassinate him; Kang is then forced to team up with Captain America, Hawkeye and the Scarlet Witch to save Ravonna and liberate her civilization. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by Princess Ravonna and Carelius. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #18. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 24 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "From the Ashes of Defeat - !", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Kang's troops advance on the city as Kang escapes; Although hopeless, the Avengers decide to put up a fight against the never-ending army; Quicksilver is put out of action by a stray blast while trying to help a mother and child; The rest of the Avengers battle on but are eventually overwhelmed and captured; Although Kang's law states that monarchs conquered are to be executed, Kang wants to marry Ravonna; Meanwhile, Quicksilver is nursed back to health by the mother he saved; The rest of the generals led by Baltag rebel against Kang and try to assassinate him; Kang is then forced to team up with Captain America, Hawkeye and the Scarlet Witch to save Ravonna and liberate her civilization. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by Princess Ravonna and Carelius. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #18. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 25 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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) 26 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Voice of the Wasp," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); The winsome Wasp flies to New York to warn that the savage Sub-Mariner is bent on its destruction; En route, she is trapped by Attuma, Namor's arch-foe, who is himself planning the destruction of the surface-dwellers; Jan notifies the Avengers who arrive - sans Hawkeye - and are roundly beaten. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearances by the Wasp, Henry Pym, and the Sub-Mariner. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #20. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 26 VG 4.0

Cover loose at one staple.

Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Voice of the Wasp," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); The winsome Wasp flies to New York to warn that the savage Sub-Mariner is bent on its destruction; En route, she is trapped by Attuma, Namor's arch-foe, who is himself planning the destruction of the surface-dwellers; Jan notifies the Avengers who arrive - sans Hawkeye - and are roundly beaten. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearances by the Wasp, Henry Pym, and the Sub-Mariner. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #20. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 27 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. "Four Against the Floodtide," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frankie Ray); Hawkeye remembers how to work the message machine but is attacked by the Beetle before he gets a chance; He defeats the Beetle, reads the message and, sets off to help; Hawkeye finds a beaten Quicksilver and together they help defeat Attuma; Captain America sabotages Attuma's controls, and the base collides with his wave machine, destroying it; They return to find the Beetle missing and an important message on the computer involving the Wasp. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Chet Huntley and David Brinkley cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #21. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 28 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Giant-Man becomes Goliath and, along with the Wasp, rejoins the Avengers in "Among Us Walks... a Goliath!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Henry Pym calls the Avengers, saying the Wasp is missing, and that he is Giant-Man; The Wasp has been captured by the Collector and the Beetle; Giant-Man renames himself Goliath; They enter the Collector's lair and get separated and captured; Goliath escapes and frees the other Avengers; They rescue the Wasp and force the Collector to escape with the Beetle using a time machine; However, when Goliath tries to shrink down to his normal size he collapses and faints at 10 feet tall; First appearance of The Collector. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #22. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 31 FN 6.0

Cover by Don Heck. "Never Bug a Giant!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America, The Wasp and Hawkeye leave for South America to help Goliath; Meanwhile, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch realise how badly they like being Avengers and hope their powers return soon; Goliath and Prince Rey escape to Prince Rey's rebel hideout; He explains how the Keeper controls a powerful cobalt flame, capable of destroying the world; Goliath realizes Prince Rey only wants the flame for his own desires and leaves him; Goliath attacks the Keeper and gets captured; The other Avengers attack and also get captured with the exception of the Wasp; Prince Rey's forces attack the Keeper's, while at the same time, the Wasp frees all the Avengers; Hawkeye smothers the flame with explosive arrows, destroying it. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver,and the Scarlet Witch. Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 33 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Don Heck and Jack Kirby (alterations), inks by Don Heck. "To Smash a Serpent," script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; With Captain America hostage, the Avengers can't attack the serpents; Bill Foster walks out on Goliath, because of this; Captain America seems to have been brainwashed by the Sons, turning him into a fascist; The Avengers attend a Sons of the Serpent meeting while Hawkeye and the Black Widow attempt a rescue mission to save Captain America; During the meeting, Goliath argues with the Sons of the Serpent, but is attacked by a brainwashed Captain America; After a brief battle, Goliath follows the escaping Serpents to their ship; Black Widow finds the real Captain America captive and rescues him. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, and the Wasp. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #25. Letter from artist Peter von Sholly. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 34 FN+ 6.5

First appearance of the Living Laser in "The Living Laser!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Don Heck. Cover by Don Heck. A new super-villain bursts on the scene! And he's using -- light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation -- as his primary weapon! After robbing a bank, Arthur Parks (aka the Living Laser) has a chance encounter with Janet van Dyne...and he is immediately smitten by her beauty. But the Living Laser's attraction to the Wasp is twisted -- and he attacks Goliath in order to eliminate him from Jan's life! Hank Pym defeats the Living Laser, and it seems like the episode is over. However Arthur Parks escapes and begins a new crime spree across the city! So now the Avengers have to find and defeat the Living Laser again! Cameo appearance by Dr. Bill Foster. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: This story completes Stan Lee's excellent scripting run on the Avengers title -- which began with issue #1 in 1963. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #26.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 38 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

"In Our Midst An Immortal! Guest-starring Hercules. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Cover by Gil Kane. The Mighty Avengers return to New York following their adventure in Europe. And shortly thereafter another argument breaks out concerning the Black Widow's membership on the team. While the debate rages on Fifth Avenue, a secret pact is formed in Olympus -- between Ares and the Enchantress! A while later an angry visitor smashes thru the outside wall of Avengers Mansion: the Prince of Power! Whoa, why is the Son of Zeus upset at Earth's Mightiest Heroes? Once the Avengers see the Asgardian sorceress standing behind him...they surmise what's happened. And the battle of mortals vs. immortals begins! Goliath, Hawkeye, Pietro, Wanda, and the Wasp vs. Hercules and the Enchantress! Who will get the last word? Meanwhile, SHIELD secretly contacts the Black Widow about a special spy mission behind the Bamboo Curtain. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, Jasper Sitwell, Captain America, Power Man (aka Erik Josten), Swordsman, and Zeus. (Notes: Hercules previously appeared in Thor (1st series) 131. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #30. The issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run 423,601; average paid circulation 269,994.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 44 VG- 3.5

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover coming loose at one staple.

"The Valiant Also Die!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Buscema and Vince Colletta. In the Far East, the Red Guardian and the communists are in control as Hawkeye, Hercules, and the Black Widow are their prisoners! However a minor Sino-Soviet split could eventually prove their undoing. Once Earth's Mightiest Heroes land at the secret military base, the expected free-for-all commences! While Goliath, Wanda, Pietro, and the Wasp fight the enemy soldiers outside the base, the shield-slinger slips inside -- for a cold war showdown for the ages: Captain America vs. the Red Guardian! Wow! But in a twist of fate, the decisive moment of the entire battle occurs when the Black Widow's life is threatened! Will the Red Guardian turn against the reds to save Natasha? (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #36.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 46 VG+ 4.5

"The Agony and the Anthill!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Buscema. After several busy days, the Avengers briefly convene at their Fifth Avenue mansion before going their separate ways for rest and relaxation. However Hank Pym and Janet van Dyne decide to remain at the mansion to work on a new experiment involving red ants. But the dramatic appearance of the Whirlwind (formerly known as the Human Top) interrupts their work! Goliath and the Wasp have defeated him in the past. However the Whirlwind scouted Avengers Mansion earlier in the day (as Jan's chauffer) -- and he blasts them with a reducing ray! Then the Whirlwind throws the pair into Hank's ant farm without their cybernetic equipment. So Hank and Jan cannot talk to the ants! And the ants are very hungry! The situation looks grim...and becomes even grimmer when the Whirlwind plants a bomb inside the mansion to kill the remaining avengers. How can Earth's Mightiest Heroes turn their plight around...and avoid reaping the whirlwind? Cameo appearance by the Black Widow. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #38.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 47 FN- 5.5

Water spotting.

First appearance of Dane Whitman in "Magneto Walks the Earth!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Cover by Don Heck and Frank Giacoia. Magneto is back on Earth! And his first priority is reviving the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! And to do that he sets a trap for two of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! After Magneto and the Toad subdue Dane Whitman and his assistant in Garrett Castle, they send a phony distress call to Avengers Mansion! When the mutant twins respond to the call, the ruse is revealed! And the battle begins! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch vs. the Master of Magnetism! Oh my, do Pietro and Wanda have a chance vs. Magneto? An awesome issue! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Whirlwind. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Nathan Garrett to recap the death of the villainous Black Knight in Tales of Suspense #73. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain America leaves the Avengers in this issue. Magneto previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st series) #18. Wanda and Pietro left the brotherhood in Uncanny X-Men #11. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #39.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 48 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. Cover-to-cover edge tear.

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) 49 FN+ 6.5

"Mine is the Power!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. The Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver escort Magneto to the United Nations Building in New York! The Master of Magnetism wants to tell the world that he seeks peace with mankind. It sounds like such a noble endeavor! But as illustrated on the classic cover, Magneto is secretly pulling all the strings! When a mêlée breaks out inside the General Assembly Hall, Magneto directs a bullet to graze Wanda's head. And that causes Pietro to lash out at everyone...including Earth's Mightiest Heroes! This day has gone from bad to worse in a hurry! In the meantime on Mount Olympus, Hercules comes face-to-face with the powerful titan that wrecked his homeland and dispatched the gods! First appearance of Typhon. Cameo appearance by the Toad. Flashback cameo by Zeus. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Wanda and Pietro's ordeal continues in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) #43. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #41.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 49 FN 6.0

"Mine is the Power!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. The Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver escort Magneto to the United Nations Building in New York! The Master of Magnetism wants to tell the world that he seeks peace with mankind. It sounds like such a noble endeavor! But as illustrated on the classic cover, Magneto is secretly pulling all the strings! When a mêlée breaks out inside the General Assembly Hall, Magneto directs a bullet to graze Wanda's head. And that causes Pietro to lash out at everyone...including Earth's Mightiest Heroes! This day has gone from bad to worse in a hurry! In the meantime on Mount Olympus, Hercules comes face-to-face with the powerful titan that wrecked his homeland and dispatched the gods! First appearance of Typhon. Cameo appearance by the Toad. Flashback cameo by Zeus. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Wanda and Pietro's ordeal continues in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) #43. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #41.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 49 CBCS 0.5 SS Thomas

Paper: Off white

Verified Signature: Roy Thomas. 14th page missing, does not affect story. Incomplete.

Label #21-218A045-016

"Mine is the Power!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. The Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver escort Magneto to the United Nations Building in New York! The Master of Magnetism wants to tell the world that he seeks peace with mankind. It sounds like such a noble endeavor! But as illustrated on the classic cover, Magneto is secretly pulling all the strings! When a mêlée breaks out inside the General Assembly Hall, Magneto directs a bullet to graze Wanda's head. And that causes Pietro to lash out at everyone...including Earth's Mightiest Heroes! This day has gone from bad to worse in a hurry! In the meantime on Mount Olympus, Hercules comes face-to-face with the powerful titan that wrecked his homeland and dispatched the gods! First appearance of Typhon. Cameo appearance by the Toad. Flashback cameo by Zeus. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: Wanda and Pietro's ordeal continues in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) #43. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #41.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 52 FN- 5.5

Water spotting.

First appearance of the Grim Reaper in "Death Calls for the Arch-Heroes!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Buscema. The Black Panther arrives at Avengers Mansion ready to join Earth's Mightiest Heroes! However when T'Challa reaches the main meeting room, he finds his three would-be teammates lying on the floor unconscious! The panther begins to render first aid, but Jasper Sitwell suddenly appears and arrests him for murder! While being transported to and questioned at the local police station, T'Challa puts the evening's strange pieces together! And the newest avenger rushes back to the mansion to face the true perpetrator! Wow, the Black Panther vs. the Grim Reaper! What a debut for the superhero and the super-villain! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Tony Stark, Captain America, and Thor. Flashback cameo by Wonder Man to recap the events of Avengers #9. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Grim Reaper (aka Eric Williams) returns in Avengers #78 to continue his quest for revenge. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mike Uslan. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #44.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 54 FN- 5.5

Centerfold loose at one staple.

First (cameo) appearance of Ultron in "And Deliver Us From -- The Masters of Evil!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Black Knight. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. Life is good for Earth's Mightiest Heroes as they have fun installing their mansion's new security system! But life is not so good for the Avengers' butler, Edwin Jarvis. His mother's rising medical bills have forced him to do the unthinkable! Betray the Avengers to a mysterious individual called the Crimson Cowl! When Jarvis journeys downtown to meet the cowl, he also meets the cowl's accomplices: the new Masters of Evil! The villainous quintet includes Klaw, Whirlwind, the Radioactive Man, the Melter, and the Black Knight! However once the knight learns what the Crimson Cowl is planning, he tries to warn the Avengers! But the new masters intercept him right above the mansion! And then they continue their attack into the mansion! Are the Mighty Avengers ready to fight the new Masters of Evil? Appearances by Bill Foster and Aragorn. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comic writers Don & Maggie Thompson and Scott Cupp, respectively. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #47.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 55 FN+ 6.5

Water spotting.

First (full) appearance of Ultron in "Mayhem over Manhattan!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Black Knight. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Roussos. One of the legendary issues of the Avengers! As Earth's Mightiest Heroes battle their greatest foe for the first time! But at this point, they don't know who or what Ultron-5 is! The four avengers are still reeling from Jarvis' betrayal, the Masters of Evil's victory, and the Crimson Cowl's identity! However Ultron doesn't care about the Avengers' confusion! Because he's just loaded them inside a hydrogen bomb... and set the bomb on a collision course with the Empire State Building! Oh my, this looks like curtains for Earth's Mightiest! Unless the resourceful Black Knight and remorseful Edwin Jarvis can think of something quick! Appearances by Aragorn, Klaw, Melter, Whirlwind, and the Radioactive Man. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: Ultron returns in Avengers #57. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Super Action #14. This two-part story was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 58 VG+ 4.5

Moisture damage.

"Even An Android Can Cry" Part 2 of 2. Origins of the Vision and Ultron. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. The Vision wants to become an avenger! But before Goliath and the Wasp can add him to the roster, they must consult the old guard first! When Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor arrive at Avengers Mansion; they test the Vision's powers! And the three stalwarts are suitably impressed! But they also want to know the Vision's background story. Where did he come from and how was he created? As the Vision recounts his earliest memories, Hank Pym begins to connect the dots. Earth's Mightiest Heroes rush to Hank's suburban lab... where they learn the shocking truth about their newest ally: the Vision; and their newest enemy: Ultron! Does the truth clear the way for the Vision to join the Mighty Avengers? An uplifting story! Second appearance of the silver age Vision. Flashback cameos by the Enchantress, Executioner, Baron Zemo, Wonder Man, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Roy Thomas and John Buscema's creations of the Vision and Ultron set the stage for decades of great Avengers stories. This issue features a full-page panel (page 9) of all the avengers to date plus Spider-Man. This two-part story was reprinted in 1986 in the Marvel Illustrated paperback: Avengers The Origin of The Vision. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Super Action #19.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 60 FN+ 6.5

The wedding of the Wasp and Yellowjacket in "...Till Death Do Us Part!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Buscema and George Klein (with alterations by John Romita). Avengers Mansion is abuzz as Jarvis makes preparations for the surprise wedding of Janet Van Dyne and Yellowjacket! The Wasp's teammates still can't believe she is dumping Hank Pym for this costumed stranger! But instead of worrying about Jan and her newly betrothed, maybe the assembled heroes should take a closer look at the caterers! When the happy bride cuts the cake, the Circus of Crime attacks! Will the Ringmaster and his minions rend asunder...what has just been joined together? Not if Goliath has a say in the matter! A fun issue! Cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Crystal, Black Knight, Daredevil, Dr. Strange, Iron Man, Nick Fury, Spider-Man, and the original X-Men. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Hawkeye, Wasp, Yellowjacket, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price 12 cents. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 64 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

"Like a Death Ray from the Sky!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by George Klein. Cover by Gene Colan and George Klein. Earth's Mightiest Heroes zoom into outer space in search of Egghead's deadly space station! The evil megalomaniac is threatening to obliterate more cities in America, if the federal government doesn't give in to his demands! But before the Avengers can destroy Egghead's orbiting laser, they have to locate it first! And strangely enough the critical coordinates come from a local mobster with a past connection to the new Goliath! So now the heroes have a ray of hope...in stopping the ray of death! And as shown on the celestial cover, it's a battle among the stars for the Mighty Avengers! First appearance of Barney Barton. Cameo appearance by the Black Widow. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. 32 pages. 12 cent cover price. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 69 FN- 5.5

"Let the Game Begin!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger. Fate of Tony Stark: Part 3 of 4 - After the events of Iron Man 18, Earth's Mightiest Heroes rush to the hospital to check on the condition of their benefactor, Tony Stark! While waiting in Tony's room, the Wasp notices a small doll lying on the floor. But it's not a small doll; it's a small man…the Growing Man! And in a matter of minutes the alien stimuloid surges to thirty-feet tall and grabs Tony! The Avengers begin pursuing the Growing Man, but are suddenly halted and whisked away to another place and time! Wow, who could have done that? Who else…but the Master of Time! Kang the Conqueror has transported the Avengers to the 41st century to fight as his pawns in the game of the galaxies! And the game starts next issue vs. the Squadron Sinister! First appearances of the Grandmaster, Kyle Richmond (cameo), and the Squadron Sinister (cameo). Additional cameo appearances by Ravonna, Doctor Spectrum, Hyperion, Nighthawk (aka Kyle Richmond), and the Whizzer. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, Vision, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp. (Notes: This is the first appearance of Kyle Richmond who would eventually become a long-time member of the Defenders. The Whizzer is a new villain not to be confused with the golden age Whizzer (aka Bob Frank). Kang and the Growing Man previously appeared in Thor 140. The Avengers last fought Kang in Avengers 23 & 24. ) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 85 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

"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) 88 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4475326009

1st Printing. "The Summons of Psyklop" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic, the Falcon, Professor X, and the Hulk. Plot by Harlan Ellison. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Sal Buscema. General Ross has imprisoned the Hulk at Boulder Dam! And now with help from Mr. Fantastic, the Green Goliath is prepared for loading into a coma-crypt for safekeeping! But during the transfer, a bizarre alien named Psyklop kidnaps the gamma-radiated behemoth! Meanwhile on a supposedly deserted pacific atoll, four avengers and the Falcon are following a lead on a voodoo cult...when they stumble across Psyklop and the Hulk! What a coincidence! The Avengers quickly attack! But Psyklop slips away and the Hulk fades away! Where on Earth did they go? Story continues in Incredible Hulk 140. Cameo appearance by Professor Xavier. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The letters page of Avengers 92 details the development of this two-part adventure. This story was reprinted in Marvel Super Heroes 90.) 32 pages. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.15.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 108 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4475326010

"Check and Mate!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. In a shocking development, the Vision accepts the Grim Reaper's offer! How could the synthezoid avenger betray his teammates?! Perhaps the Vision along with Captain America has an ulterior motive to trick Eric Williams! The two avengers successfully fool the Grim Reaper, but not the Space Phantom! In the strange alien's headquarters, Earth's Mightiest Heroes fight to the finish vs. the reaper, the phantom, and the hordes of Hydra! An action-packed issue! Cameo appearances by Captain Marvel, Rick Jones, and Thor. (Notes: The Grim Reaper returns in the classic Avengers 160. Wonder Man's body comes to life in Avengers 151.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 148 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #20-479E690-004

"20,000 Leagues Under Justice!" Part 6 of 7. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Avengers' battles against the Squadron Supreme continue in the streets of Other-Earth! On the undercard: Hellcat and the Beast vs. Tom Thumb, Amphibion, and Cap'n Hawk! And the main event: Captain America and Iron Man vs. Doctor Spectrum and the Whizzer! Wow, a sensational action issue! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes finally defeat the Squadron Supreme and find a way back home? Cameo appearances by Thor, Moondragon, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: Although depicted on the cover, Thor is not with the Avengers on the Squadron's world. The Squadron's Earth was later designated Earth-712. The Squadron Supreme's next adventures take place in Thor 280 and Defenders 112-114. The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 184D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4484721004

Direct Edition. "Death on the Hudson!"" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Diverse Hands. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. The Avengers and the Absorbing Man throw down on the docks! No less than eight avengers will try to stop the rampaging Crusher Creel from destroying New York harbor! The Beast, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, and the Vision all get their shots, but the Absorbing Man is one tough customer! This is going to take a team effort! (Notes: The Absorbing Man returns in Incredible Hulk 261. Terry Austin, Klaus Janson, and Joe Rubinstein are thought to be among the inkers contributing to this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 247 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4011787014

"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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 267 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4076200015

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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.) Cover price $0.75.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 314N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-40BAE71-015

Newsstand Edition. "Along Came a Spider" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan. What if the universe disappeared for just a split second? That would be frightening! And what if the awesome weapon that could make that possible…fell into the hands of a sinister super-villainess? That would be terrifying! Unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes…the former and the latter are now both reality! At the Polydyne Industries laboratory in New Jersey, the genocidal Nebula has seized control of Professor Harker's incredible compressor unit! But even Nebula isn't exactly sure what the compressor unit can do! The Avengers fear the worst and ask Sersi and Spider-Man to help them! With Cap, Thor, Sersi, Jarvis, and the wall-crawler gathered in the underground control room, the universe disappears again! But the five heroes still remain! Now what? Cameo appearances by Starfox, Wonder Man, Hank Pym, and the Wasp. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Avengers previously battled Nebula in Avengers 259 and 260. This issue includes a full-page ad for Silver Surfer 34 and Fantastic Four 337.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 315D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-40BAE71-016

Direct Edition. "Doomsday Plus One!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The universe has vanished! Except for two small pockets of life! One pocket is the Avengers control room with five souls inside! And the other is the Polydyne Industries laboratory with Nebula, Professor Harker, and a few assistants clinging to life! The professor's powerful universal compressor has run amok and now threatens to annihilate everything! Thor uses his mighty mjolnir to bring the Avengers into the Polydyne lab! And then and there, the star-spangled avenger, the Prince of Asgard, the enchanting Eternal, and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man fight to save the cosmos from total annihilation! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 318D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4072884007

Direct Edition. "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.