Official Marvel Index to the Avengers (1987) comic books
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Issue #1
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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 1 thru 23. Each issue reviewed in the index has a full-page summary and a full-page reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Murray Ward, Mark Gruenwald, and Peter Sanderson. Cover by Al Milgrom. The wraparound cover portrays the first ten Avengers. The Hulk, Thor, Wasp, and Hank Pym (as both Giant-Man and Ant-Man) are depicted on the back cover. Splash page art by Al Milgrom. The last page provides a chronology and calendar of the Avengers' first year of existence. The back inside cover describes the plan and purpose for the Marvel Index series. Square bound binding. (Note: There are seven issues in the 1987 Avengers Index.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #2
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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 24 thru 45 and Annual 1. Each issue reviewed in the index has a full-page summary and a full-page reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Murray Ward, Mark Gruenwald, and Peter Sanderson. Cover by Mark Texeira. The wraparound cover depicts seven Avengers going into battle against the villains from the issues indexed including Attuma, Doctor Doom, Dragon Man, the Red Guardian, the Sub-Mariner and others. Splash page art by Mark Texeira. The last page contains minor corrections for the previous issue and additional notes from the index compiler. The back inside cover describes the plan and purpose for the Marvel Index series. Square bound binding. (Note: The inside front cover states that issue 46 is also indexed in this issue, but it is actually covered in the next issue.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #3
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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 46 thru 66, Annual 2, and Marvel Super Heroes 17. Each issue reviewed in the index has a full-page summary and a full-page reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Ron Bialkowski, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Carol Klutey, Dennis Mallonee, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover pencils by Ron Frenz. Cover inks by Al Milgrom. The wraparound cover shows eight Avengers plus the Black Panther battling Ymir, Surtur, Magneto, the Grim Reaper, the Masters of Evil, and Ultron. The cover is similar to the cover of Avengers 61. Splash page art by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. The splash page depicts Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch on the run from Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. The last page contains a special chronology for Ultron-5. The back inside cover continues two lengthy issue summaries. Square bound binding. (Note: Marvel Super Heroes 17 features the Black Knight and his discovery of the ebony blade.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #5
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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 88 thru 108 and Kree-Skrull War starring the Avengers 1 & 2. Each issue reviewed in the index has a full-page summary and a full-page reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Ron Bialkowski, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Carol Klutey, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover pencils by Tom Grindberg. Cover inks by Tom Morgan. The wraparound cover depicts a scene from the famous Kree-Skrull War. Captain Marvel, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch are shown on the back cover. Splash page art by Tom Morgan and Jose Marzan. Both the last page and the back inside cover continue several lengthy issue summaries. Square bound binding. (Note: Kree-Skrull War 1 & 2 reprints Avengers 93 thru 97.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.
