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Issue: The Avengers #26
Publication Date: March 1966
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Issues: #26 of 402 Issues (913 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Vista Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 01/11/1966
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1966 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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reprinted 17 times as Content Items in other Issues.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in 2 other Issues:
FlagAvengers Epic Collection #2 published January 2016
FlagMighty Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers #3 [unnamed variant] published January 2023
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: No! Your eyes are not deceiving you!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #61 published July 1967
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #20 published September 1974
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]Reworked, with additional Romita material added
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #26 published August 1981
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]recolored
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #27 published February 1994
as The Avengers #26 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #2 [1st Edition, 1st Printing] published June 2000
as The Avengers #26 [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 #26 [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 #26 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Polaris Nuclear Sub

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a toy submarine sold by Honor House Products.
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The Voice of the Wasp!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: We recorded your call and came as soon as possible, Steve!
Synopsis: The winsome Wasp flies to New York to warn that the savage Sub-Mariner is bent on its destruction. Enroute she is trapped by Attuma, Namor's arch-foe, who is himself planning the destruction of the surface-dwellers. Jan notifies the Avengers who arrive - sans Hawkeye - and are roundly beaten.
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In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #61 published July 1967
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic! #52 published February 1968
as The Voice of the Wasp! [Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]Black and white, pages 1 to 9 only.
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #36 published August 1972
as La voce di Wasp! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #20 published September 1974
as The Voice of the Wasp [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #26 published August 1981
as La voz de la Avispa [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #27 published February 1994
as The Voice of the Wasp! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #2 [1st Edition, 1st Printing] published June 2000
as The Voice of the Wasp! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #3 [Regular Edition] published February 2004
as The Voice of the Wasp! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover; Direct] published January 2012
as The Voice of the Wasp! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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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]; Molten Man; Galactus; The Silver Surfer; Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Sandman [Flint Marko]; Ant-Man [Henry Pym]; Protector [Gerald Marsh]
First Line: More triumphs for Marvel..!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5.

House ad for The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #35, Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #49, and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics (Marvel. 1965 series) #2 using reprints of their covers and advertised as “now on sale.”
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Joker’s Special

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 10 rib-splitting jokes and foolers $1.98
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for novelty and practical joke items.
Between story pages 4 and 5.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (panel background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Start your own business!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for electronic appliance repair training from Christy Trades School, Inc. between story pages 8 and 9. 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): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Now... fear no man! Don't be bullied! Turn your hands into "explosive" defense mechanism!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower half of page between story pages 8 and 9.
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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): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 100 pc. Toy soldiers $1.25
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: 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): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Come on, fella grab the chance to make $1 to $5 weekly and win dandy prizes, too
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad soliciting sellers of Grit newspaper.
On lower half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
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Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: U.S. stamps free!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail ads for stamps, 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): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Amazing illusory X-ray vision instantly!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for X-Ray glasses from Slimline Company.
Located between story pages 16 and 17, occupying lower half of page.
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Shop by Mail

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: Study art in spare time
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail ads for novelty items and other products, between story pages 16 and 17.
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U.S. Gov't Surplus

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for government surplus items: parachutes, boats, tents, machetes, etc.
Occupies top half of page.
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Hypno-Coin

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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 lower half of page.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: More mirthful, monumental, mind-staggering memoranda from your Marvel madmen!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes How About That?, Didja Know?, Strictly Personal!, Department of Utter Confusion!, Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!, The Wrap-Up!, The Mighty Marvel Checklist, and membership form for the M.M.M.S.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Do people mutter yechh when you walk by?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a Hulk sweatshirt and M.M.M.S. items.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (Captain America)
Inker(s): ? (Captain America)
Colorist(s): ? (illustrations)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Dear Stan and Don, I just finished Avengers #22 - it was a masterpiece.
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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 Kerry Dominic La Cava, James Morton, Lenore Speer, Craig Alan Oberle, Bill Gliner, Tony Haulsey, Linda Livingston, John Wink, Ned Barnett, and Edward Bertrand. Includes one illustration from The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #22, page 3, 6th panel, unknown source (two Captain America illustrations), and two illustrations from #23, pages 13 (2nd panel) and 5 (2nd panel).
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Record Riot

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for ten records containing sixty hit songs.
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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: American Basic Science Club's Master Lab...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad by the American Basic Science Club, Inc.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photos)
Inker(s): ? (photos)
Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mike Marvel (photo)
First Line: Boys! Men! My secret new Dynaflex method
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for a body building program.

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