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Issue: The Avengers #71
Publication Date: December 1969
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Issues: #71 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: 10/14/1969
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.15 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: 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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reprinted 4 times as/in other Issues.
reprinted 13 times as Content Items in other Issues.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in another Issue:
FlagInvaders Omnibus #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 2022
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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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The Final Battle!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Avengers [Black Panther [T'Challa]; Vision; Yellowjacket [Henry Pym]]; Invaders [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]]
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. Los Vengadores: La Batalla por La Tierra #[nn] published February 2013
In Content Item: FlagCreepy Worlds #123 published January 1971
as The Final Battle! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #108 published October 1975
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Super Action #32 [Direct] published June 1981
as The Final Battle! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #71 published July 1982
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #4 [unnamed variant] published January 2004
as The Final Battle! [Avengers #71] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Avengers / Invaders #1 published May 2008
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Avengers / Invaders #1 published May 2008
as Avengers #71 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #8 [Regular Edition] published December 2008
as The Final Battle! [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)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: New catalog of 2000 novelties 10¢
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a catalog from the Johnson Smith Company.
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Endgame!

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]; Black Knight [Dane Whitman] (joins)]; Black Knight [Sir Percy] (ghost); Invaders [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]] (introduction); Kang; Ravonna; Grandmaster [En Dwi Gast]; Squadron Sinister [Doctor Spectrum [Kinji Obatu]; Hyperion; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Whizzer [Jim Sanders]] (flashback); Aragorn (flashback)
First Line: The Brazier! I must light the Brazier of Truth!
Synopsis: The Avengers are set up against the war-time Captain America (complete with original shield), Human Torch and Sub-Mariner. The Black Knight becomes an Avenger.
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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: FlagMarvel Super Action #32 [Direct] published June 1981
as Endgame! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #71 published July 1982
as Juego Final [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #4 [unnamed variant] published January 2004
as Endgame! [Avengers #71] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Avengers / Invaders #1 published May 2008
as Endgame! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #8 [Regular Edition] published December 2008
as Endgame! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: This is the first appearance of the Invaders. Per Roy Thomas in the letters page of X-Men # 61, Sam Grainger colored many of his Avengers inked stories.
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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
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Centre Coin Co.
Character(s): Boy; girl
First Line: Collect coins.. the hobby road to riches
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad, with order coupon, from Hobby Coin Co. on top half of page between story pages 3 and 4.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): North American School of Drafting
First Line: These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!
Synopsis: Ad for free "Drafting Career Kit".
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 3 and 4, on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Spider-Man; Sandman; Kraven; Mysterio; Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]]; Mole Man
First Line: A sagacious smattering of somewhat senseless small-talk!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 6 and 7. Includes Items; Stan's Soapbox; TheMighty Marvel Checklist. The page also promotes the Fantastic Four Annual #7 and the Amazing Spider-Man Annual #6 with images of both covers.
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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: 'Matchbox' jigsaw puzzles.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for jigsaw puzzles featuring images of Matchbox vehicles, located on top half of page, 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): ? (lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Get both spending money and free prizes
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for selling Grit by the Grit Publishing Co., on lower half of page 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
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Audel Practical Guides
First Line: Audel skill-building practical guides
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for books from Audel Guides, between story pages 9 and 10.
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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
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Precise Publications Book and 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: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 15 and 16, on top half of page.
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Shop by Mail; Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Comic books for sale
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Various ads for stamps, novelty items, and back-issue comic books. Appears between story pages 15 and 16 on lower 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): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: High School
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail ads for novelty items and back-issue comic books. Appears 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
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: New protein rinse safely curls, waves hair
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail ads for novelty items and back-issue comic books. Appears between story pages 18 and 19.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Pick a pair of winners from mighty Marvel!
Synopsis: Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Silas X. Cragg; Man-Brute; Edwin Jarvis; Yellowjacket [Hank Pym]; Nick Fury; Robert; Sharon Carter (photograph); Rick Jones (photograph); Sub-Mariner [Namor McKenzie]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Captain America (Marvel, 1968 series) #121 and Sub-Mariner (Marvel, 1968 series) #21, both with covers shown and advertised as "Now On Sale".
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Here's a whole treasure chest of fun
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for novelty items from Honor House Prod. Corp.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Avengers [Black Panther [T'Challa]; Goliath [Clint Barton]; Thor [Donald Blake]; Vision; Yellowjacket [Henry Pym]]
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from readers John Harrison, Brian Bergsettes, Alan Crossley, Janice Gelb, Henry DeLaCruz, and Ken McIntyre. Includes “Knoe Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.”
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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): Wayne School
First Line: Sorry, we only hire high school graduates.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Wayne High School Program.
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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: Inside back cover. 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): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Famous Artists School
First Line: Do you have art talent worth developing?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.

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