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Issue: The Avengers #18
Publication Date: July 1965
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Issues: #18 of 402 Issues (913 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Vista Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 05/11/1965
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (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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When the Commissar Commands!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #27 published October 1966
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagTerrific! #26 published October 1967
as When The Commissar Commands! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #27 published April 1972
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #12 published August 1973
as When the Commissar Commands! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #18 published July 1981
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]recolored
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #9 published September 1989
as The Avengers #18 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #1 [unnamed variant] published November 1999
as The Avengers #18 [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 #18 [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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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad to earn money by selling shoes.
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When the Commissar Commands!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: His mission: prove that the Reds are superior to freedom's champions!
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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In Issue: FlagAvengers Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #27 published October 1966
as Cuando Ataca el Comisario [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #27 published April 1972
as Quando il Commissario ordina! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #12 published August 1973
as When the Commissar Commands! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #18 published July 1981
as Cuando manda el Comisario [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #9 published September 1989
as When the Commissar Commands! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #1 [unnamed variant] published November 1999
as When the Commissar Commands! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover; Direct] published January 2012
as When the Commissar Commands! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Nick Fury, agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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Subject Matter
Character(s): Nick Fury
First Line: Now starring in Strange Tales! The surprise sensation of the year!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5. Half-page promo announcing the debut of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. in Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #135. Located on top half of page.
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Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner

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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
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Subject Matter
Character(s): Namor, the Sub-Mariner
First Line: The most famous, most powerful hero/villain of all time... now appearing monthly in Tales to Astonish!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5. Half-page promo announcing the debut of Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner in Tales to Astonish (Marvel, 1959 series) #70. Located on lower half of page.
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U.S. Gov't Surplus

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
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Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!
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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]

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Play 1965 big league baseball games
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Strat-O-Matic baseball game.
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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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]

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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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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)
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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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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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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Commercial Trades Institute.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]; Crime-Master; Thor; Destroyer; Sergeant Nick Fury; the Howling Commandos [Corporal Dum Dum Dugan; Dino Manelli; Izzy Cohen; Gabe Jones; Robert Ralston [Rebel Ralston]]; Baron Strucker; the Blitzkrieg Squad; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Frightful Four [Wizard [Bentley Wittman]; Sandman [Flint Marko]; Trapster [Peter Petruski]; Madam Medusa]
First Line: 4 more Marvel masterpieces!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #27, Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #118, Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #20, and The Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #41, using reprints of their covers and advertised as “on sale now.”
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: How about that!
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Pages: 1
Job Number: A-18
Disclose Notes: House ad for membership to the M.M.M.S. and for an Avengers t-shirt.
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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)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from Jim Ruszka, Gary Mason, Mickey Gaither, Ted White, Frank Tower, Robbie Wright, Bill Humen, Steve Jessen, and Billy; 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): ? (backgrounds 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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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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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment.
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He's Looking for People Who Like to Draw

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 (illustration)
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.

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