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Issue: The Avengers #17
Publication Date: June 1965
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Issues: #17 of 402 Issues (913 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Vista Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 04/08/1965
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 17 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1965 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S.; later standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched (squarebound #200)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Four against the Minotaur!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #25 published September 1966
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagTerrific! #24 published September 1967
as Four Against The Minotaur! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #26 published March 1972
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #11 published June 1973
as Four Against the Minotaur! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagPrince Namor the Sub-Mariner #1 published March 1976
as Four Against the Minotaur [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #17 published June 1981
as ¡Cuatro contra el Minotauro! [Illustration on Cover, Front]recolored
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #9 published September 1989
as The Avengers #17 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #1 [unnamed variant] published November 1999
as The Avengers #17 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover; Direct] published January 2012
as The Avengers #17 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Men! Join my "$100-a-week" club!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad to earn money by selling shoes.
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Four against the Minotaur!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Moloids [unnamed ones] (villain); unnamed soldiers
First Line: Will the new Avengers succeed in their search for the Hulk?
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In Issue: FlagAvengers Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #25 published September 1966
as Cuatro Contra el Minotauro [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #26 published March 1972
as Quattro contro Minotaur! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #11 published June 1973
as Four Against the Minotaur [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #17 published June 1981
as Cuatro contra el Minotauro [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #9 published September 1989
as Four Against the Minotaur! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #1 [unnamed variant] published November 1999
as Four Against the Minotaur! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover; Direct] published January 2012
as Four against the Minotaur! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: The Hulk appearance coincides with the Hulk story in Tales to Astonish (Marvel, 1959 series) #69.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Crime Master; Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]; Thor; The Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; The Thing]; Daredevil; Doctor Doom
First Line: More triumphs for Marvel..!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5.

Promos for The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #26, Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #40, and Journey into Mystery (Marvel. 1959 series) #117 using reprints of their covers and advertised as “now on sale.”
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U.S. Gov't Surplus

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for government surplus items: parachutes, boats, tents, machetes, etc.
Between story pages 4 and 5 on top half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Play 1965 big league baseball games
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower half of page, between story pages 4 and 5.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys! Men! I'll help you master Yubiwaza
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Yubiwaza system of martial arts.
Between story pages 8 and 9.
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Hypno-Coin

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on top half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Come on, fella grab this chance to make $1 to $5 weekly and win dandy prizes, too
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for selling Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co. Occupies lower half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Live seahorses $1 each
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Various classified-style ads for stamps and other products, between story pages 16 and 17.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Are you proud of your paycheck?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Commercial Trades Institute.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Sergeant Nick Fury; the Howling Commandos [Corporal Dum Dum Dugan; Robert Ralston [Rebel Ralston]; Dino Manelli; Izzy Cohen; Gabe Jones; Percival Pinkerton]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Stilt-Man; The Hulk; The Leader; Giant-Man
First Line: More triumphs for Marvel..!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Sgt. Fury (Marvel. 1963 series) #19, Tales of Suspense (Marvel. 1959 series) #18, and Daredevil (Marvel. 1964 series) #8 using reprints of their covers and advertised as “now on sale.”
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: If you haven't joined yet, here's another chance!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: house ad for the MMMS. Includes Hawkeye illustration.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover; Direct] published January 2012
as [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from Richard Cochran, Eugene Bearringer, George Bryant, Jim Murphy, Jack House, Fred Ludwig, and Greg Stevens. Includes the Mighty Marvel Checklist.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Frankenstein's monster
First Line: Monster s-i-z-e monsters
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for posters of Frankenstein's monster and Dracula, from Honor House Products.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 3 complete fishing outfits
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Albert Dorne
First Line: He's looking for people who like to draw
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.

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