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Issue: The Avengers #32
Publication Date: September 1966
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Issues: #32 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: 07/07/1966
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 11 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 #4 [unnamed variant] published January 2024
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
Inked version of original cover artwork on standard comic artwork stock of 6 15/16" x 10 1/2". Colors still to be added.
 
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The Sign of the Serpent!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sons of the Serpent [unnamed members]
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In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #84 published January 1968
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Marvel Triple Action #2 published July 1975
as The Sign of the Serpent!; The Trap Is Sprung!; The Challenge of Loki! [Illustration on Cover, Front]1/3 of reprint cover
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #32 published October 1981
as El signo de la serpiente [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #2 [1st Edition, 1st Printing] published June 2000
as The Avengers #32 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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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: U.S. government surplus direct by mail!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a catalog of surplus goods.
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The Sign of the Serpent!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sons of the Serpent [unnamed members] (villain, introduction); S.H.I.E.L.D. [unnamed members] (guest, introduction); Nicholas Katzenbach (attorney general)
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #84 published January 1968
as El Signo de la Serpiente [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantastic! #64 published May 1968
as The Sign of the Serpent [Story on Interior Page(s)]pages 1-11 ?
In Content Item: FlagFantastic! #65 published May 1968
as The Sign of the Serpent [Part Two] [Story on Interior Page(s)]pages 11-20 ?
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #40 published October 1972
as Il segno del serpente! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Marvel Triple Action #2 published July 1975
as The Sign of the Serpent! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #32 published October 1981
as El signo de la serpiente [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #2 [1st Edition, 1st Printing] published June 2000
as The Sign of the Serpent! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Vs. the Sons of the Serpent, 1st. Continued in next issue.

Dr. Bill Foster becomes Black Goliath in Power Man (Marvel, 1974 series) #24.
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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): Destroyer; Warriors Three [Fandral; Hogun; Volstagg]; Enchantress; Executioner; Mad Merlin; The Avengers [Iron Man [Tony Stark]; The Mighty Thor; Giant Man; The Wasp; The Incredible Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Daredevil; the Sub-Mariner; the Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Puppet Master [Phillip Masters]; Red Barbarian [Ivan Krushki]; Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Baron Mordo [Karl Mordo]; Rick Jones
First Line: More Marvel masterpieces…
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5.

Promos for Thor Annual (Marvel, 1966 series) #2, Marvel Super-Heroes (Marvel, 1966 series) #1, and Marvel Collectors' Item Classics (Marvel. 1965 series) #5 using reprints of their covers and advertised as “now on sale.”
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Treasure Chest of Fun

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Throw your voice
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 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): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Is your hair growing or going?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Sold by H. H. Ward & Co.
Between story pages 8 and 9.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Strange coins and valuable coin catalog
Synopsis: Ad with order coupon for Littleton Coin Co.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 13 and 14, on top half of page.
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Start Your Own Business!

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): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for electronic appliance repair training from Christy Trades School, Inc. located between story pages 13 and 14 on lower half of page.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Stamp collecting outfit
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: A collection of classified advertising offering stamps and novelties.
On top half of page between story pages 16 and 17.
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Fellows! Here's A Swell Way To Make Lots of Money and Win Prizes Too!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Grit newspaper sales from Grit Publishing Co. Appears between pages 16 and 17 of story on lower half of page.
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Shop by Mail; Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Blast off into the exciting world of the space hobby
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A collection of classified advertising offering stamps and novelties.
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): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Now…fear no man! Don’t be bullied!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Sold by Nationwide Mail Order Sales.
Located on top half of page.
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Now You Can Join!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Turbonique super-speed equipment for engines, from Turbonique, lnc. Appears on lower half of page.
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Newsworthy Notes and Nutty Nonsense from Your Friendly Neighborhood Bullpen!

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Silver Surfer; The Thing
First Line: Another Marvel masterpiece
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 Series) #55 (October 1966), with cover shown, and advertised as "Now On Sale!".
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It's Clobberin' Time!!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): The Thing
First Line: This is it!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for a Marvel sweater on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (Thing illustration)
Inker(s): ? (Thing illustration)
Colorist(s): ? (illustrations)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from Robert Kowalski, Emmett O'Donnell, Dave Grayson, Henry Bergman, Michael Lilla, Tim Albrecht, and Brian Alprin. Includes M.M.M.S. membership form and illustrations from The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #29, page 8, 1st panel, #30, page 7, 3rd panel, and Tales of Suspense (Marvel, 1959 series) #80, last page, 6th panel.
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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: 200 pc. set World War II soldiers
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for plastic toy soldiers from Lucky 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
First Line: Boys, girls, men, women
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad to sell greeting cards to earn money.

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