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Issue: The Avengers #21
Publication Date: October 1965
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Issues: #21 of 402 Issues (913 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Pop Art ProductionsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Vista Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/10/1965
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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Disclose Reprinted In22
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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The Bitter Taste of Defeat!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Introducing Power Man! Who is he?
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In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #42 published February 1967
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagTerrific! #35 published December 1967
as Introducing Power Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]"The Bitter Taste Of Defeat"
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #31 published June 1972
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #15 published November 1973
as The Bitter Taste of Defeat! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #21 published July 1981
as ¡El amargo sabor de la derrota! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #27 published February 1994
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #27 published February 1994
as The Avengers #21 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #1 [unnamed variant] published November 1999
as The Avengers #21 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #3 [Regular Edition] published February 2004
as The Avengers #21 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover; Direct] published January 2012
as The Avengers #21 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ben Rebhuhn (photo); Bill Butler (photo)
First Line: Friend, dare you risk a dime 10¢?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a muscle building system.
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The Bitter Taste of Defeat!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: In the first few months of their formation, the new team of Avengers proved to be more than equal to the tasks that befell them!
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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In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #42 published February 1967
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #31 published June 1972
as La vendetta è nostra! [Story on Interior Page(s)]reprint title incorrect?
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #15 published November 1973
as The Bitter Taste of Defeat [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #21 published July 1981
as El amargo sabor de la derrota [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #27 published February 1994
as The Bitter Taste of Defeat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThunderbolts: Marvel's Most Wanted #[nn] published February 1998
as The Bitter Taste of Defeat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #1 [unnamed variant] published November 1999
as The Bitter Taste of Defeat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #3 [Regular Edition] published February 2004
as The Bitter Taste of Defeat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover; Direct] published January 2012
as The Bitter Taste of Defeat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Continued next issue.
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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
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Dragon Man; Gorgon; Medusa; Fantastic Four [the Thing; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; The Cat; Sergeant Nick Fury; the Howling Commandos [Corporal Dum Dum Dugan; Dino Manelli; Izzy Cohen; Gabe Jones; Robert Ralston [Rebel Ralston]; Percival Pinkerton]; Nick Fury; HYDRA
First Line: 4 more Marvel masterpieces!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #44, The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #30, Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #23, and Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #138; includes Know Your Fellow Merry Marchers! 25 More Names.
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Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Would you like to take in $140 after supper?
Synopsis: Send for a free 24-page booklet explaining how to start your own business with a Duraclean dealership.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5.
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Treasure Chest of Fun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Throw your voice
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for various novelty items starting with "Throw Your Voice".
Between story pages 8 and 9.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Make $5.00 to $20.00 a week extra operating this "Saturday morning shoe store"
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad to earn money by selling shoes.
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): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: 1000 tricks
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ads for stamps and other products, on top half of page between story pages 16 and 17.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bruno Sammartino
First Line: Boys - teenagers - young men! Get big with Bruno! World wrestling champion
Synopsis: Send $2 for a booklet telling how to get a super-strong, muscled body.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad on lower half of page between story pages 16 and 17.
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Shop by Mail; Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: I’m 11 years old… and I sell $75.00 to $100.00 a week
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail 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): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: If you are 15 or under — here’s an easy way to make $10.00 in an hour on Saturday mornings!
Synopsis: Make and sell greetings cards and earn money.
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Pages: 1
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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
Genres: superhero, war
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing]; Spider-Man; Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes [Dum Dum Dugan; Gabriel Jones; "Rebel" Ralston; Dino Manelli; Izzy Cohen; Percival Pinkerton; Eric Koenig]; Baron Strucker; Avengers [Thor; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Hulk; Ant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp]; X-Men [Cyclops; Iceman; Angel; Marvel Girl; Beast]; Professor X; Hulk; Ringmaster; Dr. Strange; Thor; Hercules; Loki; Radio-Active Man; Duplicate Thor; Lava Man;
First Line: The 1965 Marvel annuals
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Fantastic Four Annual (Marvel, 1963 series) #3, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #2, Marvel Tales Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #2, Sgt. Fury Annual (Marvel, 1965 series) #1 and Journey into Mystery Annual (Marvel, 1965 series) #1 using reprints of their covers.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: The whole country is going "t-shirt wild," and if you've already received yours, you'll know why!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for a variety of t-shirts featuring Marvel characters.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Dear Stan and Don, Avengers #17 was only #9 this month in the order of my idea of how good all your issues were.
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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: Doug Jones, David Funnell, C. H. Cooke Jr., John Taylor, Jimmy Morton, Sandy Guillot, John Dennis, and Mike Friedrich; includes membership form for the M.M.M.S. and illustration from The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #17, 9th page, 2nd panel.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Look, fellows!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad to earn money or prizes by selling Grit.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: This free book shows how you can make big money as an auto mechanic even while you're learning!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Commercial Trades Institute.
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[untitled]

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

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