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Issue: The Avengers #52
Publication Date: May 1968
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Issues: #52 of 402 Issues (913 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Vista Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/07/1968
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 1968 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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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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ORIGINAL COVER ART
 
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The Grim Reaper! The Man Who Killed the Avengers!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Avengers [Goliath [Hank Pym]; Wasp; Hawkeye; Quicksilver; Scarlet Witch; Black Panther]; Grim Reaper [Eric Williams]
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagThe Avengers Log #1 [Direct Edition] published February 1994
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. Los Vengadores: ¡Unidos en Combate! #[nn] published March 2012
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #64 published September 1973
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #44 [Regular] published October 1978
as The Man Who Killed the Avengers! [Illustration on Cover, Front]main figure only; Grim Reaper figure
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #52 published February 1982
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #3 published January 2001
as The Grim Reaper! The Man Who Killed the Avengers! [Avengers #52] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #6 [Regular Edition] published December 2006
as The Avengers #52 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Gigantic art mural offer!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Lumen Winter is spelled as "Luman Winter" in the ad copy. Ad for the "White Stallion in the Moonlight" mural.
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Death Calls for the Arch-Heroes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Avengers [Goliath [Hank Pym]; Wasp; Hawkeye; Quicksilver; Scarlet Witch; Hercules (cameo); Black Panther]; Grim Reaper [Eric Williams]; Jasper Sitwell; Tony Stark (cameo); Thor (cameo); Captain America [Steve Rogers] (cameo); Wonder Man (in flashback)
Synopsis: Vs. the Grim Reaper, 1st. Black Panther becomes an Avenger.
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In Issue: FlagIl Mitico Thor #64 published September 1973
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. Los Vengadores: ¡Unidos en Combate! #[nn] published March 2012
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #7 [Regular Edition] published January 1975
as Death Calls for the Arch-Heroes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Triple Action #44 [Regular] published October 1978
as Death Calls for the Arch-Heroes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]minus two pages
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #52 published February 1982
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #3 published January 2001
as Death Calls for the Arch-Heroes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #6 [Regular Edition] published December 2006
as Death Calls For the Arch-Heroes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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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
Feature(s): Academy for Home Study Free Booklet
First Line: Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma
Synopsis: Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: between story pages 3 and 4
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Super-Hero T-Shirts; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
Character(s): Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]; The Fantastic Four [The Human Torch; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; The Thing]; Iron Man; Thor; Spider-Man; The Avengers [Captain America; Hawkeye; Scarlet Witch; Quicksilver]; The Hulk; Daredevil
First Line: Marvel super-hero T-shirts
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: In-house advertisement for T-shirts and sweat shirts from Marvel Comics Group, plus an offer for The Merry Marvel Marching Society membership kit, located between story pages 6 and 7.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Joe Weider (photo); Larry Scott (photo); Freddy Ortiz (photo); Ricky Wayne (photo); Chuck Sipes (photo)
First Line: Free! Muscle course that can add 3 inches to your arms fast!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for free muscle-building information, located between story pages 6 and 7.
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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: Look, fellows!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Recruitment ad for sales people for Grit newspaper, between story pages 9 and 10.
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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): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: I’m 11 years old... and I sell $75.00 to $100.00 dollars a week
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Various thumbnail advertisements for products including novelties and comic books, located between story pages 15 and 16.
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Shop by Mail; Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Real flying models
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Various thumbnail advertisements for products including stamps and novelties, between story pages 18 and 19.
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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
Feature(s): The Liftee Company
First Line: Now you can be taller instantly!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for height increasing shoes from The Liftee Company, located on the top half of the page between story pages 18 and 19.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (panel background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: New African stamp collection
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Various thumbnail advertisements for products including stamps, novelties and comic books, located between story pages 18 and 19 on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Precise Publications Book & Dummy
First Line: I’ll make you a master of karate
Synopsis: Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Hawkeye
First Line: The senses-shattering surprises go on and on-!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Although this is clearly a Bullpen Bulletins page, it is not labelled as such.
Includes: Items; Stan's Soapbox!; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (illustrations)
Inker(s): ? (illustrations)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Hawkeye; Goliath; The Wasp
First Line: Dear Stan, Roy, and John, I can't tell with words...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from Tim Patterson, Mike Uslan, Martin Sieff, Harold G. Ferguson II, Bob Barnett, Dave Wixon, Nils Osmar, Craig Little
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Nick Fury; Doctor Strange
First Line: The Marvel beat goes on!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Doctor Strange (Marvel, 1968 series) #169 and for Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD (Marvel, 1968 series) #1.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Famous Artists Schools
Character(s): Norman Rockwell
First Line: We're looking for people who like to draw
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.
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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
Subject Matter
First Line: Make money get prizes
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the American Seed Company.

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