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Issue: The Avengers #42
Publication Date: July 1967
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Issues: #42 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: 05/09/1967
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1967 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 In16
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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
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Adult Image
Title Page
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The Plan -- and the Power!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. Los Vengadores: ¡Unidos en Combate! #[nn] published March 2012
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #50 published February 1973
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #50 published August 1974
as The Plan -- and the Power! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #34 published March 1977
as The Plan -- and the Power! [Illustration on Cover, Front]with alterations
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Superheroes [Marvel Super-Heroes] #379 published November 1981
as The Plan - and the Power! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #42 published December 1981
as En esta esquina: Hércules vs. el Hombre Dragón [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #2 [1st Edition, 1st Printing] published June 2000
as The Avengers #42 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagAge of Ultron #6 [Carlos Pacheco Variant] published June 2013
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Treasure Chest of Fun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Throw your voice
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of novelty items.
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The Plan -- and the Power!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. Los Vengadores: ¡Unidos en Combate! #[nn] published March 2012
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #50 published February 1973
as Il piano... e il potere! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #34 published March 1977
as The Plan -- and the Power! [Story on Interior Page(s)]minus pages 11 and 12
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Superheroes [Marvel Super-Heroes] #379 published November 1981
as The Plan and the Power [Story on Interior Page(s)]2 pp. edited out. Pages reprinted in this order: P.1-8, 10, 9, 11-14, 16-17, & 19-20. Black & white.
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #42 published December 1981
as El plan y el poder [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #2 [1st Edition, 1st Printing] published June 2000
as The Plan -- and the Power! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Story continued from previous issue.
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On Sale Now!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Not Brand Echh
First Line: 'nuff said!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo ad for Not Brand Echh (Marvel, 1967 series) #1 between story pages 4 and 5.
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[untitled]

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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: Fellows! Here’s a swell way to make lots of money and win prizes too!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for Grit newspaper sales from Grit Publishing Co. Appears between story pages 4 and 5 on top half of page.
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Order by Mail Specials

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 4 and 5 on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

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Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Now! 30 days of driving on a single tank of gas!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 8 and 9.

Ad for G.T. Energy Chambers from American Automotive Units Inc., which claims to provide better fuel efficiency for cars.
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Coin Collector Specials!

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 13 and 14 on top half of page.
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Government Surplus

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: Buy direct from the Gov't at 2 or 3 cents on the dollar.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Sold by Heller Company.
Between story pages 13 and 14 on lower half of the page.
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Shop by Mail

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): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Stamp collecting outfit
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: A number of thumbnail advertisements for various products including back issue comics, between story pages 16 and 17.
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[untitled]

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: See with new miracle X-Ray Specs
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On top half of page. Sold by Standard American Suppliers, Inc.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: I’ll make you a master of karate
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.
On lower half of page.
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Fabulous Facts and Frivolous Fables for Frantic Fans, Faithful Friends, and Fiendish Foes!

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Bombshell!; Special!; TV Time!; MMMS Madness!; Stan's Soapbox!; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!; house ad for Not Brand Echh (Marvel, 1967 series) #1.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Marvel super-hero T-shirts
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: In-house advertisement for T-shirts, sweat shirts, and stationery from Marvel Comics Group on top half of page with order forms.
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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: Hang loose, frantic ones…
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for posters and buttons from Super-Heroes Club on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ? (illustrations)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from Gaspar Masana, Charlie Sommer, Bruce Meyer, Jim Pearson, Darryl James, Patrick Janson, and Carlos Pacheco. Includes illustrations from The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #39, page 7, 6th panel (Hawkeye), page 10, 2nd panel (Wasp), page 11, 1st panel (Goliath), and page 18, 4th panel (Hercules).
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ben Rebhuhn (photo)
First Line: Let me show you too, how to make yourself astronaut-tough
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a body building program.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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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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[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): Norman Rockwell
First Line: We're 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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