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Issue: The Avengers #64
Publication Date: May 1969
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Issues: #64 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: Magazine Management Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/11/1969
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1969 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 In12
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Assets1
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...Like a Death Ray from the Sky!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. Los Vengadores: La Batalla por La Tierra #[nn] published February 2013
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #94 published July 1975
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Super Action #25 [Direct] published November 1980
as ... Like a Death Ray from the Sky! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #64 published May 1982
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #3 published January 2001
as ...Like a Death Ray from the Sky! [Avengers #64] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagSecrets of the Unknown #115 published ?
as ...Like a Death Ray from the Sky! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: New Avengers corner box art by Gene Colan; possibly inked by Bill Everett. Info per Nick Caputo, March 2020.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Famous name prizes or cash... from Olympic
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for Olympic Sales Club, Inc.
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Like a Death Ray from the Sky!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Twinkle twinkle little star...
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. Los Vengadores: La Batalla por La Tierra #[nn] published February 2013
In Issue: FlagAvengers Epic Collection #4 published January 2015
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Super Action #25 [Direct] published November 1980
as Like a Death Ray from the Sky! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #64 published May 1982
as Muerte desde el Cielo [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #3 published January 2001
as Like a Death Ray from the Sky [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagSecrets of the Unknown #115 published ?
as Like a Death Ray from the Sky [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Bits of Clint Barton's (Hawkeye - Goliath) background are shown. Most notably his civilian name.

Barney Barton later becomes the second Trickshot (The first Trick Shot was Buck Chisholm.)
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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 3 and 4.
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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): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Super-Heroes; Marvel Tales
Character(s): Dr. Doom; Spider-Man; J. Jonah Jameson
First Line: Two more triumphs for Marvel..!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.4
Disclose Notes: House ad for Marvel Super-Heroes (Marvel, 1967 series) #20 and Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #20.
Between story pages 6 & 7 on upper part of page.
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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 Plastic Pillows; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
Character(s): Spider-Man; Thor; Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]
First Line: It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.6
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Spider-Man and Thor plastic pillows for $1.50 each and the Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit for $1.00 each. On lower half of page, between story pages 6 and 7.
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The Race to Danger

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?; ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: sports, teen
Character(s): Bobby; Jim Driscoll
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Comics ad for Lee Leens pants from H.D. Lee Company, Inc. between story pages 6 and 7.
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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
First Line: Now you can finish high school at home
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 9 and 10.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Hand control stunt flying plane
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail ads for stamps and novelty items, between story pages 15 and 16.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas (photograph)
First Line: ‘Check the kind of body you want ...and I’ll show you how easily you can have it.’ - Charles Atlas
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail ads for novelty items and back-issue comic books, between story pages 18 and 19.
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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): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail ads for novelty items and back-issue comic books, between story pages 18 and 19.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Awe-inspiring announcements for you to yawn with!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Stan's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
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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
Feature(s): Centre Coin Co. Catalog
First Line: We’ll pay you $10,000.00 for this Lincoln penny
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for a U.S. coin catalog for $1.00 on top half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Precise Publications
First Line: I’ll make you a master of karate
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for book on learning Karate.
Located on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Goliath [Henry Pym]; Ringmaster [Maynard Tiboldt]
First Line: Dear Stan, Roy, and John, In a recent letters column...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from Eddie Bobb, Robert Kowalski, Brian Morgan, Laurie Lew, Bill Cantey Jr., Mary Lundstram, Charles Santino, and Bill Palmateer; includes “Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.”
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Tired of being 'skinny'?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a weight gain supplement.
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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 School
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 School.
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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
Character(s): Rick Barry; Wilt Chamberlain
First Line: Make money get prizes with fast selling American seeds
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the American Seed Co.

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