Auctions: comic books 1970-1985, graded by CBCS

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Bombshells!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Wasp rockets into orbit onboard the stolen ion-drive spaceship! But the diminutive avenger is unconscious and a dire wraith is at the controls! However, help is on the way as Captain Marvel, Starfox, and the Vision zoom into the stratosphere to save her! Meanwhile back at Cape Canaveral, the situation seems stable...until Captain America stumbles upon a room full of Dire Wraiths! Can the shield-slinger hold off the gruesome aliens until the Scarlet Witch joins the fight? The Avengers are going to need two valiant victories over the Dire Wraiths to survive! One in outer space and the other on Terra Firma! Cameo appearances by Bova, Quicksilver, Lockjaw, Nick Fury, Hawkeye, and Mockingbird. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Gatherings" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Sersi. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Joe Sinnott and crew. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. It's a quiet day at Avengers Mansion, so Starfox and the Wasp decide to crash an upscale party in New York City! And the hostess of the party is none other than Sersi, the fun-loving member of the Eternals! But apparently back in Olympia, the Eternals are holding a very important meeting that requires Sersi's attendance. However, the enchanting Eternal doesn't want to go! So the Delphans are coming to get her by force if necessary! And it will be necessary! Meanwhile in New Orleans, Captain Marvel reveals her secret identity to her parents; and at the White House, the Vision meets with the Commander-in-Chief! Cameo appearances by Domo, Ikaris, Thena, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, President Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Reagan. Avengers Lineup: Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, Vision, and the Wasp. (Note: Possible inks by John Byrne on page 20.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "To Save the Eternals!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Eternals. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes) and crew. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Maelstrom has taken control of the Eternals' homeland! And paralyzed within the Uni-Mind, the Eternals are helpless to stop him! Earth's Mightiest Heroes are the final hope for Olympia! When the Vision attacks Maelstrom, the Scarlet Witch dissolves the Uni-Mind and frees the Eternals! Suddenly there are hundreds of heroes to fight Maelstrom! Has the tide turned in the Eternals' favor? Or does Maelstrom still have an ace up his sleeve? Flashback cameos by Black Bolt and the Thing. Avengers Lineup: Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: Deathurge previously appeared in Marvel Two-in-One 72. The first issue of the West Coast Avengers Limited Series was published this month.) Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Snows of Summer" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes) and crew. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. It's snowing all over the world! Is this cause for celebration? Unfortunately not! It's cause for grave concern about the survival of the universe! When Thor stops by Avengers Mansion, he tells his teammates about the ominous situation they face! Surtur is sending his demon hordes, the Sons of Muspell, to Midgard in order to clear a path for the fire giant to invade Asgard! In the snowy streets of Manhattan, the Avengers along with the Fantastic Four and the Warriors Three clash with Surtur's powerful demon hordes! Story continues in Thor 350. Cameo appearances by ISAAC, Deathurge, Maelstrom, and Beta Ray Bill. Flashback cameos by Malekith and Surtur. Avengers Lineup: Captain Marvel, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. (Note: The events of Thor 348 and 349 lead into this story.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "World Power!" Double-size issue. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Additional inks by Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, and Roy Richardson. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Maelstrom is back (after a short one issue rest)! And the master of kinetic energy has a new plan to destroy the world! Slow down the rotation of the Earth and create a global catastrophe! But the Fifth Avenue Avengers are hot on Maelstrom's trail, and their west coast counterparts are too! In the skies over Tierra del Fuego, eleven of Earth's Mightiest Heroes battle Helio, Phobius, and Gronk! And if the Avengers get past those three lackeys, then Maelstrom awaits! A giant-size Maelstrom! Can the east coast and west coast Avengers knock down the malevolent Maelstrom and save the planet? Avengers Assemble! Avengers Lineup: Captain Marvel, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, Vision, and the Wasp. West Coast Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes), Tigra, and Wonder Man. (Note: Maelstrom returns in Quasar 21.) 48 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Deceptions!" Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bob Hall and Joe Sinnott. The Vision has been acting strangely since recovering from his injuries several issues ago. In the sub-basement level of Avengers Mansion and with help from ISAAC, the synthezoid avenger builds a device called the Encephalatron Command Chair. This ominous device would give the Vision control of every computer system on Earth! Is the Avengers' chairman thinking about ruling the world? Stay tuned! Meanwhile, the Wasp takes a vacation to the Caribbean and makes a new friend in Paul Denning (aka Paladin)! But she also makes a new enemy in Baron Brimstone! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: Paladin teams up with the Wasp again in Spectacular Spider-Man 105 and 106. Baron Brimstone previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 99.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Deciding Factor!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bob Hall and Joe Sinnott. The Vision continues to ponder whether or not he should take control of the world's computer systems. The Encephalatron Command Chair would give him that power. What will the synthezoid avenger decide to do? However, after an arsonist torches the home of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch in New Jersey, the decision becomes clear! Meanwhile in the Arizona desert, one of Thanos' secret Earth bases has been discovered! Cap, Wanda, Hercules, and Starfox travel west to investigate! And once inside the base they discover a pair of brothers! The Blood Brothers! These extra-terrestrial beasts usually like to play with Shell-Head, but today they mix it up with four new avengers! Cameo appearances by Doc Samson and Dane Whitman (aka the Black Knight). Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, and the Vision. (Note: The Blood Brothers previously appeared in Iron Man 91.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Conquering Vision" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns), Ian Akin (finishes), and Brian Garvey (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard. With encouragement from ISAAC, the Vision makes his move to seize control of every computer system on Earth! The synthezoid avenger slips through the cyber defenses of the Pentagon, NORAD, SHIELD, and the Kremlin! But along the way, the Avengers' chairman bumps into an electronic super-villain also inside the world's computers! It's Quasimodo! If the Vision can fight past Quasimodo, he'll face Earth's Mightiest Heroes next! Wow! Cameo appearances by the Blood Brothers, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Tigra, and Wonder Man. Flashback cameos by the Mad Thinker, Necrodamus, Ultron, Iron Man, and the Fantastic Four. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, and the Vision. Last 60¢ issue. (Note: The Vision's actions will have serious consequences for him beginning in West Coast Avengers 42, part 1 of the VisionQuest storyline.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Absolute Vision" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns), Joe Delbeato (finishes), and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Bob Hall and Joe Rubinstein. Throughout their glorious history, Earth's Mightiest Heroes have made their living stopping the plans of would-be world conquerors. But today the Avengers must stop one of their own! The Vision has good intentions, but does he know where the road paved with good intentions leads? As the synthezoid avenger closes in on world cyber domination, the Avengers along with their west coast counterparts invade the mansion! Can anyone find the Vision? Can anyone talk sense into him? It's a race against time…the Avengers must win! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and Tigra. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, Wonder Man, and the Vision. First 65¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Legacy of Thanos!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Painted cover by Tom Palmer. The Vision's plan to take over the world's computers has been stopped! But the ramifications from the Avengers' chairman's actions are just beginning! The Pentagon is hopping mad and wants some answers! The Vision and the Scarlet Witch depart the team and head to Washington D.C. (and into the pages of the second Vision and the Scarlet Witch Limited Series). Meanwhile during his scheme to deceive his teammates, the Vision sent Captain Marvel to Thanos' old starship on a false pretense. But once the Crescent City avenger infiltrates Sanctuary II, she discovers possible alien activity! Who is prowling around the mad Titan's former command ship? Flashback cameo by ISAAC. (Notes: This issue begins Buscema & Palmer's second run on the Avengers title (thru issue 300). The two artists had previously worked together on the Avengers series during the silver age. Their last collaboration was more than 150 issues ago on Avengers 97.) Cover price $0.65.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Avengers head to the Savage Land in "This Power Unleashed!" Script by Roger Stern, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Tom Palmer. Cameos by Ka-Zar, Zabu, and Terminus. Buscema/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.65.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Ka-Zar and Shanna assist the Avengers in battling Terminus in "Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Script by Roger Stern, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Tom Palmer. Cover price $0.65.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Pyrrhic Victory!" Guest-starring Firelord. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In a depressing development, the Savage Land is gone. Earth's Mightiest Heroes could not save it. Where does Ka-Zar go from here? Back to the concrete jungles of New York City with the Avengers for the time being. After the heroes return to Avengers Mansion, a distress call comes in! The Amazing Spider-Man is battling Firelord in the South Bronx! Wow, can the web-slinger beat the former herald of Galactus? If the spectacular one cannot, Hercules is ready to help! Also in this issue, Captain Marvel finds herself caught in a war between Nebula and the Skrulls in the Andromeda Galaxy! Cameo appearances by Ka-Zar and Spider-Man (in his black costume). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Notes: The plot of this issue crosses over briefly with Amazing Spider-Man 270. Ka-Zar appears next in Iron Man 202.) Cover price $0.65.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Firelord and the Skrulls guest star in "Duty Over All!" Script by Roger Stern, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Tom Palmer. Cover price $0.65.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Thanos, Firelord, and the Skrulls are all a part of this Secret Wars II crossover story, "Assault on Sanctuary II." Script by Roger Stern, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Tom Palmer. John Byrne cover. Cover price $0.65.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Secret Wars II continues in "Earthbound and Beyond!" Script by Roger Stern, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Tom Palmer. Guest starring Firelord and the Skrulls. Starfox takes a leave of absence from the team. Buscema/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.65.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Many Brave Hearts…" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner and Stingray. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded the Avengers' quinjets! The majestic aircraft cannot take off or land in Manhattan anymore. Upon hearing of the Avengers' plight, Dr. Walter Newell (aka Stingray) offers the use of Hydro-Base. During the Wasp, Cap, and the rest of the team's visit to the floating island, the Prince of Atlantis stops by. The Sub-Mariner seems somewhat depressed, so Hercules gets an idea to lift his spirits! Pick a fight with the Avenging Son! Look out! After tempers calm down, the Sentinel of Liberty makes an offer to his former World War II ally…join the Avengers! Will Prince Namor accept the challenge? Meanwhile the Enclave (last seen in Avengers Annual 12) is back in business! With a new plan to create the perfect human! Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock, Black Bolt, and Karnak. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue includes a half-page ad for Hulk Hogan's Saturday morning TV show. Art by Gil Kane.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Reprint edition that originally came packaged with Taskmaster from Marvel Legends series 11 (Legendary Riders Series). First full appearance of the Taskmaster in "The Terrible Toll of the Taskmaster." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by George Perez, inks by Jack Abel. Letter to the editor from comics writer Kurt Busiek. Perez/Joe Rubinstein cover.

National Bookstore Variants. Philippine Edition. English Language. "Right Between the Eons!" Part 3 of 7. Guest-starring the Two-Gun Kid. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. After stopping the Pecos Train robbery last issue, the Western riders along with Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor are ready to end the menace of Kang the Conqueror forever! To that end the three Avengers plus the Two-Gun Kid invade Kang's majestic palace! In 1873 Tombstone, Arizona, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes finally stop the master of time's reign of terror? It's an awesome battle for the ages! Meanwhile inside the Brand Corporation's plant, the Vision helps the Avengers and Patsy Walker escape from Doctor Spectrum's prison. Now the five heroes are on the loose...looking for the Squadron Supreme...and looking for payback! Cameo appearances by Kid Colt, Night Rider, Rawhide Kid, Ringo Kid, and Immortus.

National Bookstore Variants. Philippine Edition. English Language. "The Assassin Never Fails!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by Keith Pollard (pages 1-3) and Don Heck. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. While Dr. Donald Blake performs surgery on the star-spangled avenger; Hawkeye, Iron Man, and the Vision stand guard outside the operating room. But the clever Assassin infiltrates the hospital and knocks out the three Avengers! Now the diabolical Assassin is seconds away from finishing off Dr. Blake and the Sentinel of Liberty! The Avengers are going to need an operating room miracle to survive! Cameo appearances by the Beast, Falcon, Scarlet Witch, Wasp, and Yellowjacket.

National Bookstore Variants. Philippine Edition. English Language. Crisis on Other-Earth!" Part 5 of 7. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. Story continues from Avengers 144 (part 4). In stunning fashion Hugh Jones has transported both the Avengers and the Squadron Supreme back to the Squadron's home world! Where none other than Nelson Rockefeller is the president! However, the president is wearing something very troubling on his head...the Serpent Crown! Realizing the evil of the crown, the Vision steals it from President Rockefeller, and the Avengers quickly escape into the streets. But the serpent crown is powerful indeed and begins to exert influence on the avenger who's carrying it...the Scarlet Witch! Unfortunately, Wanda falls prey to the crown's mental onslaught and then falls into the hands of the Golden Archer, Lady Lark, and Hyperion. But what happens next...may be the synthezoid avenger's finest hour! As the Vision puts on an incredible display of his powers vs. the Squadron Supreme! A classic issue for the fans of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Moondragon, Thor, and the Two-Gun Kid. Flashback cameos by Nomad and the Serpent Squad to recap the events of Captain America 181. 24 pages, FC.

National Bookstore Variants. Philippine Edition. English Language. "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.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. The Black Panther's origin is retold in "Look Homeward, Avenger!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Frank Giacoia, inks by Sal Buscema. Avengers roll call: Goliath, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, the Black Panther, and the Vision. Thor and Iron Man guest star. John Buscema/John Verpoorten cover. Cover price $0.15.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "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. Cover price $0.15.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Captain Marvel, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp guest star in "Take One Giant Step--Backward!" Script by Roy Thomas, art and cover by Sal Buscema. Avengers roll call: Goliath, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Cover price $0.15.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 15-cent cover price. Captain Marvel guest stars in "All Things Must End!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by George Roussos. Avengers roll call: Goliath, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest appearances by Mr. Fantastic Four and the Thing (of the Fantastic Four) and Nick Fury. Cameos by Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Carol Danvers, the Golden Age Human Torch, and the Golden Age Sub-Mariner. Letter to the editor from comics writer David Michelinie. Neal Adams/Tom Palmer cover. Cover price $0.15.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. The Kree/Skrull War concludes with appearances of the Golden Age Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch, the Patriot, the Vision, the Blazing Skull, the Fin, and Angel. Captain Marvel guest stars in "Godhood's End!" Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Neal Adams, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Goliath, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Nick Fury appearance. Gil Kane/Bill Everett cover. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye (formerly Goliath), Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest appearances by Hercules and Nick Fury. Letter to the editor from fantasy novelist Stephen R. Donaldson (Thomas Covenant series). John Buscema/Windsor-Smith cover. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Insert Variant. "They First Make Mad!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Tom Sutton. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith. Earth's Mightiest Heroes welcome back Hawkeye and Hercules to their ranks! However not all is well with the Prince of Power! Hercules has lost his memory! And while the Avengers feverishly work to restore it, Ares makes his next move! In a flash of light, Bia and Kratos appear inside Avengers Mansion and grab Hercules! Wow, this is the powerful duo that bound Prometheus in days of yore! But the Avengers don't care about the past, they will protect the Son of Zeus at all costs! The gods, demi-gods, and mortals throw down on Fifth Avenue for the Lion of Olympus! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Ant-Man (aka Henry Pym), and the Black Panther. Flashback cameos by Goliath, the Guardsman (aka Kevin O'Brien), and the Skrulls to recap Clint Barton's narrow escape at the end of the Kree/Skrull war. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian George Olshevsky. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 342,236; average paid circulation 206,478.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Harlan Ellison provides the plot for "Five Dooms to Save Tomorrow!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dan Adkins. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. The Watcher guest stars. Letter to the editor from Paul Kupperberg. Buckler/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "What To Do Till The Sentinels Come!" Part 1 of 3. Plot suggestion by Chris Claremont. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler, Joe Sinnott, and John Romita (touch-ups). What would the Vision do if he had the opportunity to become human? The synthezoid avenger might just have that chance! But what if the man providing the means and the materials were none other than the Avengers' long-time foe, the Grim Reaper? During a clandestine meeting on the lower east side, the questions are asked. Now what will be the Vision's answers? Meanwhile, the Sentinels (last seen in Uncanny X-Men 59) have set their sights on a different team of super-heroes! Specifically Earth's Mightiest Heroes! And even more specifically the Scarlet Witch! When Wanda takes an evening walk through Central Park, the Sentinels strike! Quicksilver and the Vision rush to the Scarlet Witch's side for the showdown in Central Park! An excellent issue! Cameo appearance by General Thunderbolt Ross. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Grim Reaper previously appeared in Avengers 79. Wonder Man's comatose body appears for the first time since his apparent death in Avengers (1st series) 9.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. The Sentinels attack in "The Sentinels Are Alive and Well!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest starring Quicksilver. Nick Fury guest appearance. Letter to the editor from Elfquest creator Wendy Fletcher (Pini). Buckler/Sinnott cover (with Frank Giacoia touch-ups). Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "With a Bang and a Whimper!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest starring Quicksilver. Guest appearances by Crystal and Lockjaw of the Inhumans. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Barr. Buckler/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. The Black Panther guest stars in "The Master Plan of the Space Phantom!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Jim Starlin (pages 1-3, 14-20, part 13) and George Tuska (pages 4-12, part 13), inks by Dave Cockrum. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Wonder Man guest appearance. Cameos by Giant-Man, the Wasp, Thor, the Hulk, Loki, and Jane Foster. Letter to the editor from Elfquest creator Wendy Pini. Rich Buckler cover. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. The Black Panther guest stars in "Check--and Mate!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest appearances by Thor, Captain Marvel, and Wonder Man. Rich Buckler/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Hawkeye quits the Avengers in "The Measure of a Man!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Avengers roll call: Thor, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest starring the Black Panther. John Buscema/John Verpoorten cover. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. The original X-Men and Magneto appear in "And Now Magneto!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest starring the Black Panther. Appearances by Quicksilver, Crystal, and Hawkeye. Gil Kane/Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

2ND PRINTING. Defenders cross-over. The Avengers/Defenders crossover continues in "Betrayal" and "The Silver Surfer vs. the Vision and the Scarlet Witch!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Mike Esposito. The story continues in Defenders 9. Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four) cameo. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, Mantis, the Swordsman, the Black Panther, and the Vision. John Romita Sr./Esposito cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "Did You Hear the One About Scorpio?" Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Nick Fury. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger. Captain America calls a late night meeting at Avengers Mansion! Three New York City officials have been kidnapped in recent days by Scorpio! And the disappearances are connected somehow to SHIELD and Nick Fury! Rick Jones tries to provide some answers at the meeting, but in stunning fashion Scorpio cuts down Rick and the Avengers with one powerful blast from the zodiac key! After the quintet of avengers are taken to Scorpio's hideaway, they come face-to-face with the twelve houses of the Zodiac! And shortly thereafter the no-holds-barred battle begins! The Avengers vs. the Zodiac! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes defeat the celestial super-villains? Perhaps the stars will be aligned for victory! First appearances of the Zodiac, Libra, and Taurus (aka Cornelius Van Lunt). Cameo appearance by Dum Dum Dugan. Flashback cameo by Jake Fury. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Vision, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp. (Notes: Elements of the story from Nick Fury Agent of Shield 15 continue in this issue. The Avengers battle the Zodiac again in Avengers 120. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Keith Pollard.) 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "The Sting of the Serpent" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Frank Giacoia. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Marie Severin and Sam Grainger. The Sons of the Serpent prowl New York City once again! And the venomous hate group has a new target! An up-and-coming singer named Monica Lynne! But fortunately for the talented vocalist, she has a guardian angel or perhaps better yet…a guardian panther! The Black Panther successfully stops the serpents' abduction attempt of Monica! However, the next day when T'Challa hunts the serpents on his own, he falls prey to the radical supremacist group! The Sons of the Serpent have the panther! Will the Avengers be next? First appearance of Monica Lynne. Flashback cameos by Bill Foster and Captain America to recap the serpents' previous encounter with Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers 32 & 33. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Vision, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp. (Notes: This issue features a classic Marie Severin cover. Her most well-known Avengers cover and one of the very few she penciled for the Avengers series.) 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "Pursue the Panther!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. With T'Challa as their prisoner, the Sons of the Serpent launch an all-out media blitz to divide America along racial lines! And the highlight of the serpents' sinister plan is to unmask the Black Panther on national TV! However, the Avengers are frantically searching the city and finally discover their missing teammate's location! With the bright lights shining and the TV cameras rolling, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes squash the serpents and restore harmony in the United States? In the Avengers we trust! (Notes: This issue is Tom Palmer's first work on the Avengers series; and also the first of many Buscema (pencils) and Palmer (inks) pairings on the title. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 411,541; average paid circulation 239,986.) 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "The Warlord and the Witch!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Finally! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are back! Where have they been since (escaping from Magneto in) Avengers 53? The twin mutants along with the Toad had been traveling through Europe looking for a way to restore Wanda's hex power! But unfortunately Pietro's arrival at Avengers Mansion all by himself signals that something has gone terribly wrong! Days earlier while reading from an ancient tome, Wanda accidentally opened a portal to another dimension…and Arkon the Magnificent came crashing through! In a matter of seconds, Arkon grabbed the Scarlet Witch and took her back to his kingdom on Polemachus! So now fast-forwarding to the present, the Avengers must find Arkon, rescue Wanda, and, oh, prevent the nuclear destruction of the Earth! First appearance of Arkon (in a flashback). Cameo appearances by Bill Foster, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: Pietro and Wanda previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 59 & 60. Quicksilver's light blue costume debuts in this issue.) 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "The Blaze of Battle…the Flames of Love!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Inside Avengers Mansion, T'Challa and Cap work feverishly to bridge the gap between Earth and Polemachus…the trans-dimensional world where Arkon has taken the Scarlet Witch and several of the world's greatest atomic scientists! The light-generating energy rings of Polemachus have burned out! And the only way to reignite them is via a nuclear explosion in New York City! Wanda tries to reason with Arkon, but runs out of time once the Avengers attack! With an urgent fury, the Prince of Asgard and Iron Man cut into the Imperion's best guardsmen! But Arkon slips away with Wanda and teleports back to Earth! Pietro, Goliath, the Vision and the panther soon follow in kind! And (as shown on the dramatic cover) on top of the Empire State Building, Earth's Mightiest Heroes battle Arkon the Magnificent…for the life of the world! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Toad. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Avengers appear next in Incredible Hulk 128 for a showdown with the Green Goliath. Arkon returns in Avengers 84. This issue features the first meeting between the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. The letters page includes letters from comics artist Alan Kupperberg and comics historian Peter Sanderson respectively. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Super Action 36 & 37.) 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "Lo! The Lethal Legion!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema. The Grim Reaper is back with a new scheme to destroy the Avengers! And this time Eric Williams has brought along some super-powered helpers: the Swordsman, Living Laser, Power Man, and the Man-Ape! Truly a Lethal Legion! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have responded by summoning the golden avenger and the thunder god to their ranks! After the Black Panther momentarily escapes and warns his teammates about the reaper's plan, the colossal clash begins! The Mighty Avengers vs. the Lethal Legion in the heart of Avengers Mansion! While the battle rages the Grim Reaper's gang appears to seize the upper hand, but looks can be deceiving! As the Vision will prove! Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Grim Reaper returns in Avengers 102. The Swordsman appears next in Avengers 100. The Grim Reaper discovers the connection between Wonder Man (aka Simon Williams) and the Vision in this issue. This story was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "The Coming of Red Wolf!" Part 1 of 3. First appearance of Red Wolf. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. During an evening walk through Manhattan, the Vision encounters a man and a wolf! But this isn't just any human and canine duo, it's the newest Marvel superhero Red Wolf, and his faithful partner Lobo! After a brief skirmish, the synthezoid avenger takes Red Wolf to Avengers Mansion to learn why the native American warrior has traveled so far from home. And regrettably the reason is a name Earth's Mightiest Heroes know very well: Cornelius Van Lunt! The ruthless businessman is using extortion to take land from Red Wolf's tribe! So the Avengers will be departing for big sky country very soon, right? Not so fast! Because the golden avenger has identified an urgent threat in the city: the resurgent Zodiac! Will the Avengers divide and conquer both menaces? Origin of Red Wolf. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page includes a full-page reply by Roy Thomas to a controversial fan letter (printed in Avengers 79) about the story in Avengers 73 & 74.) 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "When Dies A Legend!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Avengers are splitting up, but not permanently! Just long enough to take care of a double threat! While half the team searches for the Zodiac in New York City; the Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Goliath fly west to the Great Plains to help Red Wolf stop Cornelius Van Lunt's violent land grab! However, a mid-air ambush in the Montana sky quickly derails the Avengers' mission! After the Vision saves Wanda (as foreshadowed on the cover), Van Lunt captures both of them and forces the Vision to fight Goliath! The devious Cornelius has everything going his way until Red Wolf and his fellow tribesmen set dynamite to Van Lunt's precious concrete dam! Can the Indian legend from decades ago reclaim his sacred homeland? And lead the Avengers to victory? Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Cornelius Van Lunt returns in Avengers 120. Red Wolf appears next in Red Wolf 7.) 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "Hostage!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Manhattan is under attack by the Zodiac! In the middle of the night, a small international army charges down Madison Avenue! And in a matter of minutes New York's finest are neutralized, the mayor is captured, and the entire island is surrounded by a powerful force field! Unbelievable! Where are New York City's favorite super-heroes?! Unfortunately, the Fantastic Four are out of town; the web-slinger is in Queens; and Cap, Thor, Shell-Head, and Quicksilver are already prisoners of Aries! Oh no! The Zodiac wants one billion dollars or the city's residents will be slaughtered! The situation looks hopeless! But in Aries' murderous quest for notoriety, he may have overlooked a couple of local citizens on the loose: the Man Without Fear and the Prince of Wakanda! Can Daredevil and the Black Panther save the city? Or is the Big Apple's destiny already written in the stars? Cameo appearances by President Richard Nixon, Mayor John Lindsay, Peter Parker, Aunt May, Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, Thing, Goliath, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: The Zodiac threaten Manhattan again in Avengers 120. Cover layout by Marie Severin.)