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Issue: Essential Avengers #1
Publication Date: November 1999
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Issues: #1 of 9 Issues (12 Printings)
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: object(PgSql\Result)#3 (0) { }
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 532
ISBN: 0785107010
UPC/EAN: 978078510701951495
Price: $21.95 CAD
$14.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 51 (24 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Polly Watson (collection editor); Stan Lee (original editor)
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color cover; black and white interior
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US; 16.7 cm x 25.7 cm
Paper Stock: newsprint
Binding: perfect bound; trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
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reprinted 48 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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Cover, Front
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Stuart Immonen
Inker(s): Wade Grawbadger
Colorist(s): Marie Javins
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]
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In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover] published February 2012
as Essential Avengers #1 Front Cover [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]1/4 page
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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The Avengers #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Ant-Man [Henry Pym]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Loki
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1963
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Coming of the Avengers!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Ant-Man [Henry Pym]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]] (introduction, origin); Jane Foster; Odin; Teen Brigade [Rick Jones; Willie Bishop]; Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Loki
Synopsis: Iron Man, Hulk, Ant-Man, Wasp, and Thor join forces to defeat Loki.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1963
was The Coming of the Avengers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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The Avengers #2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Sol Brodsky
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Space Phantom
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #2 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1963
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Space Phantom

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Paul Reinman
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Teen Brigade; Space Phantom (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers. If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #2 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1963
was The Avengers! Battle... the Space Phantom [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Job Number: X-435
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The Avengers #3

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Paul Reinman
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #3 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1964
was The Hulk and Sub-Mariner vs. the Avengers! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Sub-Mariner!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Paul Reinman
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; X-Men [Angel [Warren Worthington III]; Beast [Hank McCoy]; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Iceman [Bobby Drake]; Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]; Professor X [Charles Xavier]]; Rick Jones; Teen Brigade; Jane Foster; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Synopsis: After he left them, the Avengers feel responsible for the damages that the Hulk may cause. They start a search for him and find him. When they start to battle, the Sub-Mariner joins the Hulk.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #3 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1964
was The Avengers Meet... Sub-Mariner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 25
Job Number: X-525
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The Avengers #4

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): George Roussos
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #4 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1964
was Captain America Lives Again! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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Captain America Joins...the Avengers!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): George Roussos
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Teen Brigade; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Bucky Barnes (cameo flashback); Hulk [Bruce Banner] (cameo flashback); D'Bari alien
Synopsis: 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 and his people. The restored spaceship ultimately drives off Namor and his men.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #4 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1964
was Captain America Joins... The Avengers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
Job Number: X-587
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The Avengers #5

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Sol Brodsky ?; Frank Giacoia ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Hulk [Bruce Banner]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #5 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1964
was The Invasion of the Lava Men! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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The Invasion of the Lava Men!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Paul Reinman
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Teen Brigade; Jane Foster; Betty Ross; General Thunderbolt Ross; Molto
Synopsis: The Avengers take on their 'hottest' foes yet to save the world.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #5 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1964
was The Invasion of the Lava Men! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
Job Number: X-652
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The Avengers #6

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Masters of Evil [Baron Zemo [Heinrich Zemo]; Radioactive Man [Chen Lu]; Melter [Bruno Hogan]; Black Knight [Nathan Garrett]]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #6 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1964
was Introducing Zemo! and His Masters of Evil! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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Masters of Evil!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Teen Brigade; Pate-Pot Pete [Peter Petruski]; Masters of Evil [Baron Zemo [Heinrich Zemo] (introduction); Radioactive Man [Chen Lu]; Melter [Bruno Hogan]; Black Knight [Nathan Garrett]]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #6 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1964
was The Mighty Avengers Meet the Masters of Evil! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 23
Job Number: X-699
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The Avengers #7

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Masters of Evil [Baron Zemo [Heinrich Zemo]; Enchantress [Amora]; Executioner [Skurge]]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #7 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1964
was Their Darkest Hour! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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Their Darkest Hour!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Odin; Loki; Masters of Evil [Baron Zemo [Heinrich Zemo]; Enchantress [Amora]; Executioner [Skurge]]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #7 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1964
was Their Darkest Hour! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Job Number: X-739
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The Avengers #8

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Kang
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #8 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1964
was Kang the Conqueror! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Kang, The Conqueror!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Teen Brigade; Kang (introduction)
Synopsis: 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.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #8 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1964
was Kang, The Conqueror! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 21
Job Number: X-767
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The Avengers #9

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Wonder Man [Simon Williams]; Masters of Evil [Baron Zemo [Heinrich Zemo]; Enchantress [Amora]; Executioner [Skurge]]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #9 published October 1964
was Marvel Proudly Introduces... Wonder Man [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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The Coming of the...Wonder Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Jane Foster; Teen Brigade; Wonder Man [Simon Williams] (introduction, origin); Masters of Evil [Baron Zemo [Heinrich Zemo]; Enchantress [Amora]; Executioner [Skurge]]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #9 published October 1964
was The Coming of the... Wonder Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 21
Job Number: X-795
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The Avengers #10

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Immortus
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #10 published November 1964
was The Avengers Break Up! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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The Avengers Break Up!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Teen Brigade; Masters of Evil [Baron Zemo [Heinrich Zemo]; Enchantress [Amora]; Executioner [Skurge]]; Immortus (introduction); Paul Bunyan; Attila; Goliath (Biblical); Merlin; Hercules (Roman)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #10 published November 1964
was The Avengers Break Up! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Job Number: X-812
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The Avengers #11

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby; Steve Ditko ? (alterations)
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #11 published December 1964
was Co-Starring: Spider-Man - 'Nuff Said! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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The Mighty Avengers Meet Spider-Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Kang
Synopsis: Kang creates a robotic Spider-Man and sends him back in time to battle the Avengers.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #11 published December 1964
was The Mighty Avengers Meet Spider-Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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The Avengers #12

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Mole Man [Harvey Elder]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #12 published January 1965
was This Hostage Earth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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This Hostage Earth!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Mole Man [Harvey Elder]; Red Ghost [Ivan Kragoff]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #12 published January 1965
was This Hostage Earth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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The Avengers #13

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Count Nefaria [Luchino Nefaria]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #13 published February 1965
was The Castle of Count Nefaria! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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The Castle of Count Nefaria!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Teen Brigade; Maggia (introduction); Count Nefaria [Luchino Nefaria] (introduction)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #13 published February 1965
was The Castle of Count Nefaria! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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The Avengers #14

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #14 published March 1965
was Even an Avenger Can Die! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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Even Avengers Can Die!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee (plot; script); Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken] (script); Larry Lieber (script)
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby (layouts); Don Heck (pencils)
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Teen Brigade; Doctor Svenson; Watcher [Uatu]; Ogor
Synopsis: 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.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #14 published March 1965
was Even Avengers Can Die! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: It is revealed in the letters page that Stan Lee wrote six consecutive pages of the story; likely pages 14-20 as he has often mentioned the speech by the Watcher at the end of the story.
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The Avengers #15

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Masters of Evil [Baron Zemo [Heinrich Zemo]; Black Knight [Nathan Garrett]; Melter [Bruno Hogan]; Executioner [Skurge]; Enchantress [Amora]]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #15 published April 1965
was Now, By My Hand, Shall Perish a Villain! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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Now, By My Hand, Shall Die a Villain

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby (layouts); Don Heck (pencils)
Inker(s): Mike Esposito
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Masters of Evil [Baron Zemo [Heinrich Zemo] (death); Black Knight [Nathan Garrett]; Melter [Bruno Hogan]; Executioner [Skurge]; Enchantress [Amora]]
Synopsis: Death of Baron Zemo.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #15 published April 1965
was Now, By My Hand, Shall Die a Villain! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white, inker credited as Mike Esposito in reprint
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Pages: 20
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The Avengers #16

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Sol Brodsky
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #16 published May 1965
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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The Old Order Changeth!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby (layouts); Dick Ayers (pencils)
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant Man [Henry Pym]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Rick Jones; Happy Hogan; Masters of Evil [Black Knight [Nathan Garrett]; Melter [Bruno Hogan]; Executioner [Skurge]; Enchantress [Amora]]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]
Synopsis: Avengers line-up changes. Captain America becomes leader to Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye and Quicksilver.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #16 published May 1965
was The Old Order Changeth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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The Avengers #17

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Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Hulk; Minotaur
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #17 published June 1965
was Four Against the Minotaur! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Four Against the Minotaur!

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Rick Jones; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Mole Man [Harvey Elder]; Leader [Samuel Sterns]; Minotaur
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #17 published June 1965
was Four Against the Minotaur! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 20
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The Avengers #18

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Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Commissar
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #18 published July 1965
was When the Commissar Commands! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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When the Commissar Commands!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Commissar; Major Hoy
Synopsis: 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.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #18 published July 1965
was When the Commissar Commands! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 20
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The Avengers #19

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Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby; Don Heck (insets)
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Swordsman [Jacques Duquesne]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #19 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was The Coming of... the Swordsman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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The Coming of...the Swordsman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Swordsman [Jacques Duquesne] (introduction)
Synopsis: Introduction of the Swordsman. His origin and Hawkeye's are both told.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #19 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1965
was The Coming of... the Swordsman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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The Avengers #20

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Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Wally Wood
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Swordsman [Jacques Duquesne]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #20 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was Vengeance Is Ours! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Vengeance Is Ours!

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Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Wally Wood
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Swordsman [Jacques Duquesne]; Mandarin
Synopsis: Our heroes battle Mandarin and Swordsman.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #20 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1965
was Vengeance Is Ours! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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The Avengers #21

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Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Wally Wood
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Power Man [Erik Josten]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #21 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1965
was The Bitter Taste of Defeat! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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The Bitter Taste of Defeat!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Wally Wood
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Power Man [Erik Josten] (origin); Enchantress [Amora]
Synopsis: 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!
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #21 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1965
was The Bitter Taste of Defeat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 20
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The Avengers #22

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Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Wally Wood
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Power Man [Erik Josten]; Enchantress [Amora]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #22 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1965
was The Road Back! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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The Road Back

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Wally Wood
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Power Man [Erik Josten]; Enchantress [Amora]; Circus of Crime [Ringmaster [Maynard Tiboldt]; Human Cannonball [Jack Pulvar]; Princess Python [Zelda DuBois]; Clown [Eliot Franklin]; Strong Man [Bruce Olafson]; Luigi Gambonno; Ernesto Gambonno]
Synopsis: 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. But Cap has had enough of Hawkeye and refuses to re-join.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #22 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1965
was The Road Back [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 20
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The Avengers #23

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Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): John Romita
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Kang
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #23 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1965
was Once an Avenger -- ! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Once an Avenger...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): John Romita
Letterer(s): Morrie Kuramoto [as Sherigail]
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Princess Ravonna (introduction); King Carelius (introduction, unnamed); Kang
Synopsis: 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!
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #23 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1965
was Once an Avenger... [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 20
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The Avengers #24

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Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby (signed)
Inker(s): Dick Ayers (signed)
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #24 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1966
was From the Ashes of Defeat! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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From the Ashes of Defeat--!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Mighty Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]; Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]; Princess Ravonna; King Carelius; Kang; Baltag
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #24 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1966
was From the Ashes of Defeat--! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 20
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Back Cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Stuart Immonen
Inker(s): Wade Grawbadger
Colorist(s): Marie Javins
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Avengers
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Giant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; Baron Zemo [Heinrich Zemo]
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In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover] published February 2012
as Essential Avengers #1 Back Cover [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]1/4 page
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Pages: 1

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