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Issue: The Avengers #69
Publication Date: October 1969
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Issues: #69 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: Magazine Management Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/12/1969
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.15 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 17 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Last issue with the title "The Mighty Avengers." On-sale date from 1969 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress with a correction factor of plus 28 days.
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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 In14
reprinted 6 times as/in other Issues.
reprinted 7 times as Content Items in other Issues.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in another Issue:
FlagSquadron Sinister #[nn] published February 2015
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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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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Avengers [Black Panther [T'Challa]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Goliath [Clint Barton]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Vision; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne-Pym]; Yellowjacket [Henry Pym]]; Kang; Growing Man
First Line: Featuring: The super-villainy of Kang the Conqueror and the uncanny Growing Man!
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Super Action #30 [Direct] published April 1981
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. Los Vengadores: La Batalla por La Tierra #[nn] published February 2013
In Content Item: FlagCreepy Worlds #121 published January 1971
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #69 published June 1982
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #4 [unnamed variant] published January 2004
as Avengers #69 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]reprinted black and white
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #8 [Regular Edition] published December 2008
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Chuck Sipes (photo); Dave Draper (photo)
First Line: Secret muscle building ‘tools’
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of Joe Weider products.
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Let the Game Begin

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Avengers [Black Panther [T'Challa]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Goliath [Clint Barton]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Vision; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne-Pym]; Yellowjacket [Henry Pym]]; Doctor Jose Santini; Kang; Ravonna; Growing Man; Squadron Sinister [Hyperion [Zhib-Ran] (introduction); Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond] (introduction); Doctor Spectrum [Kinji Obatu] (introduction); Whizzer [James Saunders] (introduction)]; Grandmaster (introduction)
First Line: Tony Stark's room lies this way!
Synopsis: Vs the Grandmaster and Kang. In a contest between them, the Avengers are pitted against the Squadron Sinister. This is the introduction for Hyperion, Nighthawk, Dr. Spectrum and the Whizzer of the Squadron Sinister.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Super Action #30 [Direct] published April 1981
In Issue: FlagAvengers: Kang - Time and Time Again #[nn] published January 2005
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: FlagLos Vengadores #69 published June 1982
as Que Comience el Juego [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #4 [unnamed variant] published January 2004
as Let the Game Begin [Avengers #69] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #8 [Regular Edition] published December 2008
as Let the Game Begin [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: The story continues until #71. Per Roy Thomas in the letters page of X-Men # 61, Sam Grainger colored many of his Avengers inked stories.
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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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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Comics ad for Lee Leens pants from H.D. Lee Company, Inc. between story pages 3 and 4.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Magic world of surprises & mystery
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for novelty items from the American Circle Corp., located on top half of page between story pages 6 and 7.
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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
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
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: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 6 and 7 on lower half of page.
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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: Look, fellows!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad solicits boys to sell Grit magazine.
Located between story pages 6 and 7.
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In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: You asked for it -- and even if you didn't, you've got it!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.4
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 9 and 10. Includes: Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvelmania
Character(s): Captain America; Hulk; Iron Man; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Silver Surfer; Spider-Man; Thor; Dr. Doom; Daredevil
First Line: Exciting new club Marvelmania International
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.6
Disclose Notes: Ad for membership to Marvelmania, between story pages 9 and 10 on lower half of page.
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Super Saturday on ABC

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): ABC’s Super Saturday Club
Character(s): Casper the Friendly Ghost; Smokey Bear; Cattanooga Cats; Hot Wheels; Sky Hawks; Hardy Boys; Fantastic Voyage; Gulliver
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Saturday morning cartoon lineup on ABC Television for the season starting September 6, 1969. Also advertisement for ABC's Super Saturday Club. Located between story pages 11 and 12.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (title only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Dear Stan, Roy, and Gene, I just purchased Avengers #65.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Located between pages 11 and 12. Letters from Steve Demeo, Bruce Golden, and Leroy Crayton.
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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
Subject Matter
First Line: Get the biggest comic book cover you’ve ever seen... and you are on it!!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products including back-issue comics.
Located between story pages 15 and 16.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Did you know that the people who make little “Matchbox” models make big “Matchbox” models, too?
Synopsis: Ad for King-Size Matchbox models.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Located on top half of page, between story pages 18 and 19.
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Shop by Mail; Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (panel background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Draw the first day!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Various ads for stamps companies and other items. Appears 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): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Academy for Home Study.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Santa Claus
First Line: Do you need extra money?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad to earn money by selling greeting cards.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Norman Rockwell
First Line: We're looking for people who like to draw
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.

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