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"If Wishes Were Horses" Part 1 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The cataclysmic clash with the Leviathan is over! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have suffered staggering losses. Marrina has tragically perished. Prince Namor has left the team in anguish. Captain Marvel is badly emaciated. And the Black Knight begins suffering from the curse of the ebony blade. Needless to say, morale is near an all-time low as only Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor can answer the call to duty. Right now, the Avengers would be extremely vulnerable to an attack from one of their long-time foes! And inauspiciously Ravonna and about a half dozen Kangs have something in the works! The beautiful time traveler's instrument of deception is none other than…the Avengers' new chairman, Doctor Druid! Cameo appearances by Frank Rambeau and Maria Rambeau. (Notes: Captain Marvel's serious medical condition ends her long service on the Avengers' active roster dating back to Avengers 227. Her recovery takes place in Captain Marvel (2nd series) 1.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"If Wishes Were Horses" Part 1 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The cataclysmic clash with the Leviathan is over! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have suffered staggering losses. Marrina has tragically perished. Prince Namor has left the team in anguish. Captain Marvel is badly emaciated. And the Black Knight begins suffering from the curse of the ebony blade. Needless to say, morale is near an all-time low as only Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor can answer the call to duty. Right now, the Avengers would be extremely vulnerable to an attack from one of their long-time foes! And inauspiciously Ravonna and about a half dozen Kangs have something in the works! The beautiful time traveler's instrument of deception is none other than…the Avengers' new chairman, Doctor Druid! Cameo appearances by Frank Rambeau and Maria Rambeau. (Notes: Captain Marvel's serious medical condition ends her long service on the Avengers' active roster dating back to Avengers 227. Her recovery takes place in Captain Marvel (2nd series) 1.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Futures Imperfect!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. It's the cataclysmic conclusion to the Avengers' space-time encounter with Ravonna! Earth's Mightiest Heroes and Kang Nebula (aka Ravonna) streak towards the time bubble in their specially modified quinjet! But unbeknownst to the evil leader of this mission…three stowaway Kangs are onboard too! With Ravonna on the verge of success and the universe on the verge of disaster, the Kangs finally free the Avengers from the mindbenders that were controlling their actions! And inside the quinjet's crowded cabin; the Black Knight, She-Hulk, and Thor battle Ravonna and Doctor Druid for the life of the universe! Can the three avengers beat Kang Nebula and save all of time? They must! But even if the Avengers win, they still might lose everything! Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor. (Notes: She-Hulk leaves the Avengers and appears next in Fantastic Four 321. Thor and the Black Knight's next adventure takes place in Thor 396. The mysterious time bubble, Ravonna, and Doctor Druid return in Fantastic Four 337 and 338.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Yearning to Breathe Free!" Guest-starring Puma. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In their civilian identities, Steve Rogers, Sigurd Jarlson, and Gilgamesh tour historic Ellis Island. The three avengers' visit to the island is proceeding normally until it's interrupted by Thomas Fireheart! Wow, where did Puma come from? And who is he chasing through the Great Hall? Apparently one of the maintenance workers is a former member of Puma's tribe! And he has the awesome ability to open portals to other dimensions! After Puma attacks him, the frightened Charles accidentally opens a portal to the Crossroads! And the cosmic-radiated U-Foes bust through! All of sudden the battle lines are drawn. Ironclad, Vapor, Vector, and X-Ray vs. Captain America, Gilgamesh, Thor, and Puma! Can the Avengers round up the U-Foes? And does it without destroying a beloved national treasure? First appearance of Portal (aka Charles Little Sky). Flashback cameo by the Hulk. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Gilgamesh, and Thor. (Notes: The U-Foes previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 305 and appear next in Avengers West Coast 53. This story takes place during the time period when Ellis Island and its Great Hall were undergoing major renovation.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Business as Usual" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Plot by John Byrne. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The Stranger barges into Nebula's starship demanding an audience with the self-styled granddaughter of Thanos! Why does the cosmic-powered giant want Nebula? Because the galactic thief has stolen the powerful Infinity Union! The Avengers don't know precisely what the Infinity Union can do, but they do realize the urgency to keep it away from Nebula! To that end Earth's Mightiest Heroes split up and search the Stranger's massive spaceship for the deadly device! By chance the Amazing Spider-Man finds the awesome Infinity Union first! But watch out web-slinger…it may be booby-trapped! Cameo appearance by Quasar. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 330,300; average paid circulation 201,600.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Powers That Be!" Part 3 of 3. Origin of Rage. Script by Larry Hama. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. In the Dimension of Exile, the Avengers are under attack! The gruesome Grogg, Orm, Ffurg, Xa, and Ngh (the Unspeakable) assail the Avengers and gain the early momentum! But during the battle, Xa switches sides and helps the good guys defeat the indigenous monsters! That seems rather odd. Were Ngh and his minions really trying to kill the Avengers? Or just using them as the means for escape from this desolate dimension? The Avengers think all is well and bring Xa back to Earth for medical attention. But that's a decision they'll regret…starting next issue! Cameo appearance by Diamondback. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, She-Hulk, and Thor. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Incredible Hulk 377.) 40 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Pediments of Clay" Script by Larry Hama. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The three-way showdown in Brooklyn is set! Ngh and his brood of monsters vs. the Avengers vs. the Tetrarchs of Entropy! And poor Granny Staples is caught in the middle! As the battle rages in New York City's largest borough, the thunder god and the enchanting Eternal scour the Dimension of Exile looking for something to stop the tetrarchs! Surprisingly, what (or who) they find may turn the tide back in Brooklyn! Can Thor and Sersi's mysterious guest neutralize Ngh and temper the tetrarchs? The Avengers and Granny Staples sure hope so! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. The Gatherers Saga: Part 2 of 18 - "Echoes of the Past" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. On a rooftop in the shadows of Four Freedoms Plaza, the Avengers come face to face with their past! The Swordsman is back! And along with his powerful ally Magdalene…out for blood! Once the Avengers overcome their initial shock and disbelief, they attack in unison! The Prince of Power, Vision, and Crystal battle Magdalene, while the Black Knight challenges the Swordsman! Dane Whitman wins his dazzling duel, but the remaining avengers go down to defeat! And thus, round one against the Gatherers ends in an unsatisfying stalemate for all. When and where will Proctor and his Gatherers strike next? First appearance of Proctor. Cameo appearances by Sersi, Dr. Peter Corbeau, and the Watcher. First $1.25 issue. 36 pages The Gatherers Saga continues in Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #348. Cover price $1.25.

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1st appearance of Starforce - "Assassination" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 12 of 19. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Wonder Man 8. Earth's Mightiest Heroes have battled their way across Kree-Lar and are now within striking distance of the capitol citadel of the Kree empire! Inside the majestic edifice, Ael-Dann and Dar-Benn plot the empire's next move vs. the Shi'ar and listen to Ronan's plan to recapture the Avengers! However, unbeknownst to the Kree rulers and the alien invaders from Earth, the Supreme Intelligence is orchestrating the drama that is about to unfold! The former cerebral leader of the Kree assembles his own super team of warriors called Starforce! And also paves the way for a Shi'ar assassin to slip inside the capitol citadel! When all parties arrive at the heart of Kree-Lar, the cross-cosmos clash begins! The Black Knight, Captain America, Crystal, Sersi, and the Prince of Power vs. Atlas, Korath, Minerva, Shatterax, Supremor, and Ultimus! However, the battle that will truly change everything takes place when Deathbird strikes! Is the Supreme Intelligence planning to save the Kree empire. By destroying it first? Story continues in Iron Man 279. 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

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1st appearance of Starforce - "Assassination" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 12 of 19. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Wonder Man 8. Earth's Mightiest Heroes have battled their way across Kree-Lar and are now within striking distance of the capitol citadel of the Kree empire! Inside the majestic edifice, Ael-Dann and Dar-Benn plot the empire's next move vs. the Shi'ar and listen to Ronan's plan to recapture the Avengers! However, unbeknownst to the Kree rulers and the alien invaders from Earth, the Supreme Intelligence is orchestrating the drama that is about to unfold! The former cerebral leader of the Kree assembles his own super team of warriors called Starforce! And also paves the way for a Shi'ar assassin to slip inside the capitol citadel! When all parties arrive at the heart of Kree-Lar, the cross-cosmos clash begins! The Black Knight, Captain America, Crystal, Sersi, and the Prince of Power vs. Atlas, Korath, Minerva, Shatterax, Supremor, and Ultimus! However, the battle that will truly change everything takes place when Deathbird strikes! Is the Supreme Intelligence planning to save the Kree empire. By destroying it first? Story continues in Iron Man 279. 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

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1st appearance of Starforce - "Assassination" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 12 of 19. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Wonder Man 8. Earth's Mightiest Heroes have battled their way across Kree-Lar and are now within striking distance of the capitol citadel of the Kree empire! Inside the majestic edifice, Ael-Dann and Dar-Benn plot the empire's next move vs. the Shi'ar and listen to Ronan's plan to recapture the Avengers! However, unbeknownst to the Kree rulers and the alien invaders from Earth, the Supreme Intelligence is orchestrating the drama that is about to unfold! The former cerebral leader of the Kree assembles his own super team of warriors called Starforce! And also paves the way for a Shi'ar assassin to slip inside the capitol citadel! When all parties arrive at the heart of Kree-Lar, the cross-cosmos clash begins! The Black Knight, Captain America, Crystal, Sersi, and the Prince of Power vs. Atlas, Korath, Minerva, Shatterax, Supremor, and Ultimus! However, the battle that will truly change everything takes place when Deathbird strikes! Is the Supreme Intelligence planning to save the Kree empire. By destroying it first? Story continues in Iron Man 279. 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"Retribution!" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Kevin West. Inks by Bud LaRosa. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. In shocking fashion last issue, Raza stabbed the Black Knight during their duel in the hangar bay! And upon discovering their fallen teammate, Earth's Mightiest Heroes lash out at the Starjammers! Hercules and Thor drive Raza and Ch'od out of the mansion and temporarily defuse the situation! But the Avengers still want vengeance! So, the Black Widow sends the Vision, Prince of Power, thunder god, Sersi, and Binary to chase the renegade Starjammers, while Crystal oversees Dane's emergency medical treatment! When the Avengers catch up to the runaway space pirates, the battle is short and sweet! How will Raza slime his way out of this mess? And back at the mansion, another treacherous starjammer makes her move to finish the job on the wounded knight! With "friends" like the Starjammers, the Avengers don't need any enemies! Cameo appearances by Cyclops, Professor Xavier, Lockjaw, Luna, and Quicksilver. 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 7 of 18 - "The Night Visitors" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Earth's Mightiest Heroes take a break from their ongoing struggle with the Gatherers and host a formal dinner party to celebrate their coming together as a team. As a guest of Hercules, Taylor Madison attends the formal dinner at the mansion too. However the festive evening comes to an abrupt halt when a most unexpected guest drops in! The Watcher! Oh my, what is the cryptic meaning of the omnipotent one's visit? The Avengers know it can't be good! But only time will tell. In the meantime several avengers express their concern about Sersi's recent behavior…and the growing romantic triangle among Crystal, Dane Whitman, and the enchanting Eternal. First appearance of Scanner (aka Screener). Cameo appearances by the Swordsman, Lockjaw, Hera, Zeus, Scanner, Luna, and the Watcher. (Note: This issue includes a full-page pin-up (by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer) of the alternate cover to Avengers 357.) 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

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Rare Silver Foil Error Variant. This copy was manufactured without the copper/bronze tint to the foil; very few copies are known to exist! "Alternate Visions" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Inside the citadel of the Gatherers, Proctor holds his newest avenger captive! The Vision! What diabolical plan does Proctor have in store for the synthezoid avenger? A simple one really. Transplant the Vision's artificial mind into another Vision from an alternative reality! And send the new "evil" Vision to kill the Avengers! A synthetic wolf in sheep's clothing! With Earth's Mightiest Heroes in disarray (after Sersi's rash behavior last issue), will the Vision's teammates even notice the change? First appearance of the Anti-Vision. Cameo appearances by Captain America, Lockjaw, and the Swordsman. Backup feature: "Overviews" Script by Bob Harras. Art by Hector Collazo. Designs by Suzanne Gaffney. The Black Widow brings Cap up-to-date on everything he's missed with the Avengers over the past several weeks. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue begins the 30th anniversary celebration of the Avengers. The Vision returns to his familiar red-hued body for the first time since West Coast Avengers 40. This issue includes a two-page Avengers pin-up by Ron Frenz and Tom Palmer. 52 pages Cover price $2.95.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 13 of 18 - "A Gathering of Hate!" Double-size issue. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Silver foil embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. It's all-out action in the Andes Mountains as Earth's Mightiest Heroes have at long last located Proctor's secluded citadel! The Black Knight leads the charge inside and in mere seconds the epic battle erupts! Seven fighting-mad avengers vs. Cassandra, Sloth, Magdalene, Tabula Rasa, and Proctor! The rage and fury of Dane Whitman and the Prince of Power push the Gatherers back on their heels, but the awesome power of Proctor stalls the Avengers' march to victory! During the furious fight, new details emerge about the relationship between Sersi and Proctor; and the Black Knight's connection to both of them! Could Sersi somehow be a greater threat to the Avengers than Proctor? First appearance of Deathcry. Cameo appearances by the Watcher, Empress Lilandra, Henry Pym, Bill Foster, and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. Second feature: One-page pin-up of the Vision vs. Proctor by Art Nichols and Hector Collazo. Third feature: One-page pin-up of the Blood Wraith. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of Captain America vs. the Gatherers. Fifth feature: One-page pin-up of Sersi by Brian Pelletier and Tom Palmer. Sixth feature: One-page pin-up of the Anachronauts by Dan Panosian. Seventh feature: Two-page pin-up of the Avengers vs. the Gatherers by Art Nichols, Hector Collazo, and Harry Candelario. (Note: The letters page previews George Perez's 30th anniversary Avengers poster in the typeset background.) 52 pages. Cover price $2.95.

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Collector's Edition. The Gatherers Saga: Part 18 of 18 - "The Last Gathering" Part 4 of 4. Double-size issue. Guest-starring Thena and Sprite. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Wraparound Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Finally, it's here! The senses-shattering conclusion to the epic Gatherers storyline! In the heart of New York City, Earth's Mightiest Heroes lay it all on the line to derail Proctor's diabolic plan to destroy the prime reality! With his eternal victory drawing near, Proctor siphons the powers of Sersi and Ute (the aging Watcher) and creates an energy vortex to collapse all realities! On countless alternative Earths, Proctor and his Gatherers have always triumphed over the Avengers! But on this Earth, the relationships among Dane, Sersi, Crystal, and Pietro are different and unique! Will the power of love be the difference between life and death for all existence? A sensational story with a poignant ending! Final appearance of Proctor. Second story: "A Bigger Man Than I..." Script by Benjamin Raab. Pencils by Yancey Labat. Inks by Maria Beccari. Hank Pym undergoes a virtual reality psychological evaluation! Giant-Man's trip into his subconscious should not necessarily be dangerous, but the virtual ants have other ideas! Third feature: One-page pin-up of Captain America by Tom Palmer. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of Deathcry by Steve Epting. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Giant-Man, Hercules, Quicksilver, Sersi, and Thunderstrike. (Notes: The Gatherers storyline revitalized the Avengers title in the first half of the 1990's. The Black Knight and Sersi return in Ultraforce (1994 Malibu) 8 published in May 1995. The original Avengers Mansion is restored after the battle. This issue includes a pullout poster of the Avengers by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. This issue also completes Steve Epting's outstanding run as the penciler of the Avengers series.) 52 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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Standard Edition. Giant-size 52-page issue. The Gatherers Saga: Part 18 of 18 - "The Last Gathering." Script by bob Harras, pencils by Steve Epting, inks by Tom Palmer. Back-up story, "A Bigger Man Than I." Script by Benjamin Raab, pencils by Yancey Labat, inks by Maria Beccari. Captain America pin-up by Palmer. Epting/Palmer pullout poster. Epting/Palmer wrap-around cover. Cover price $2.00.

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"Echoes of History" Part 1 of 2. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Stewart Johnson. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Stewart Johnson and Tom Palmer. The Vision, Deathcry, Magdalene, and the Swordsman arrive on the Isle of Crail to investigate the Avengers' malfunctioning communications satellite! But just minutes after landing, the foursome suddenly find themselves reliving ancient Shi'ar history! Over one millennia ago the legendary Shi'ar warrior, T'Kyll Alabar, defeated the powerful galactic conqueror known as the Mephisitoid and saved the entire empire! After the battle the Shi'ar placed both T'Kyll and the Mephisitoid into suspended animation and deployed them to the far corner of the universe! However now Deathcry is speaking face-to-face with one of the great Shi'ar legends of all-time! How did T'Kyll's spaceship end up in Scotland? And is the deadly Mephisitoid around somewhere too? Mystery abounds on the Scottish isle! Avengers Lineup: Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Giant-Man, Hercules, Quicksilver, and the Vision. 36 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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This annual features four reprint stories and a new cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. First story reprinted from Avengers (1st series) 4: "Captain America Joins the Avengers!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by George Roussos. The first silver age appearance of Captain America! With inadvertent aid from the Sub-Mariner, the Avengers find the frozen body of Captain America drifting aimlessly in the North Sea! And at that very moment...the legend of the star-spangled avenger is born! Second story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 66: "The Fantastic Origin of the Red Skull" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Chic Stone. The Red Skull tells his origin to his star-spangled prisoner, Captain America. Third story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 67: "Lest Tyranny Triumph!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Ray (aka Frank Giacoia). Under the mental control of the skull, Captain America invades the Allied Headquarters in London! But his loyal partner, Bucky, will try to stop him from accidentally shooting the Allied Supreme Commander! Fourth story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 68: "The Sentinel and the Spy!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Ray. The shield-slinger and Bucky foil the Red Skull's plans...not once but twice! 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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This annual features four reprint stories and a new cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. First story reprinted from Avengers (1st series) 4: "Captain America Joins the Avengers!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by George Roussos. The first silver age appearance of Captain America! With inadvertent aid from the Sub-Mariner, the Avengers find the frozen body of Captain America drifting aimlessly in the North Sea! And at that very moment...the legend of the star-spangled avenger is born! Second story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 66: "The Fantastic Origin of the Red Skull" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Chic Stone. The Red Skull tells his origin to his star-spangled prisoner, Captain America. Third story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 67: "Lest Tyranny Triumph!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Ray (aka Frank Giacoia). Under the mental control of the skull, Captain America invades the Allied Headquarters in London! But his loyal partner, Bucky, will try to stop him from accidentally shooting the Allied Supreme Commander! Fourth story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 68: "The Sentinel and the Spy!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Ray. The shield-slinger and Bucky foil the Red Skull's plans...not once but twice! 68 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Final Threat" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. One of the epochal annuals of the bronze age! A stormy night at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the sudden arrival of Captain Marvel and Moondragon. The duo feels that the universe is in imminent danger! Their fears are confirmed moments later when Adam Warlock also arrives and delivers troubling news: Thanos has a new plan for obliterating the universe! The evil Titan sends a giant space armada to attack Earth, while he prepares to blow up the sun via his massive star gem! However, the mightiest heroes on Earth intercept the fleet and set their sights on destroying Thanos' instrument of stellar genocide! Tragically though, Warlock falls in battle vs. the mad Titan. Leaving the trio of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel as the final hope of the universe! Can the Kree warrior, thunder god, and golden avenger triumph over Thanos? Story continues in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. Deaths of Gamora, Pip, and Warlock. Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: First appearances of the Space Gem, the Mind Gem, and the Reality Gem, and the first time all six Infinity Gems were in a story. Thanos previously appeared in Warlock 15. This annual was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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"The Final Threat" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. One of the epochal annuals of the bronze age! A stormy night at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the sudden arrival of Captain Marvel and Moondragon. The duo feels that the universe is in imminent danger! Their fears are confirmed moments later when Adam Warlock also arrives and delivers troubling news: Thanos has a new plan for obliterating the universe! The evil Titan sends a giant space armada to attack Earth, while he prepares to blow up the sun via his massive star gem! However, the mightiest heroes on Earth intercept the fleet and set their sights on destroying Thanos' instrument of stellar genocide! Tragically though, Warlock falls in battle vs. the mad Titan. Leaving the trio of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel as the final hope of the universe! Can the Kree warrior, thunder god, and golden avenger triumph over Thanos? Story continues in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. Deaths of Gamora, Pip, and Warlock. Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: First appearances of the Space Gem, the Mind Gem, and the Reality Gem, and the first time all six Infinity Gems were in a story. Thanos previously appeared in Warlock 15. This annual was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $600.00 CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Chris Claremont on 8/8/25 and Al Milgrom on 8/9/25. Label #4635899010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($18.00) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $335.00 CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Michael Golden on 1/30/11. Label #1045618001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.05) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $250.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #1447138001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.50) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $318.00 Paper: White Label #3998545018 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.54) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Ironside Comics

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $228.00 Paper: White Label #3870384016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.84) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Ironside Comics

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $244.35 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #2065562001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.33) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $323.00 CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Michael Golden, Al Milgrom & Joe Rubinstein on 9/6/14. Label #1279002004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.69) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $189.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3849484021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.67) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Ironside Comics

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $71.00 Paper: White Label #4746447022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.13) will be charged at checkout.

"Betrayal!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Woman. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Art by Steve Ditko (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by Alex Saviuk and Klaus Janson. It's the Avengers' first annual east coast vs. west coast baseball game at Royals Stadium in Kansas City! The score is tied with Iron Man in the batter's box when suddenly Freedom Force appears! Hold on, Freedom Force sure looks a lot like the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants from Avengers Annual 10. And lo and behold, it is Mystique's old gang plus Spiral and the new Spider-Woman! Apparently Freedom Force works for the federal government now and wants to arrest the Avengers! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes aren't going quietly! In fact they aren't going at all! The blockbuster battle begins: eleven avengers vs. the Blob, Avalanche, Destiny, Pyro, Mystique, Spiral, and Spider-Woman! Unfortunately, Spiral's strange powers tip the battle in Freedom Force's favor! And the Avengers are transported to the Vault to stand trial in Peter Gyrich's kangaroo court! Shockingly, the ad hoc tribunal has damaging testimony from a former avenger! Wow, which avenger has betrayed his teammates? Once the Avengers break out of the Vault with Spider-Woman's help, they swear to find the traitor in their midst! Flashback cameos by the Beast, Daredevil, Grey Gargoyle, Ms. Marvel, and the Vision. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mockingbird, Tigra, Wonder Man, Henry Pym, and the Wasp. 52 pages Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $59.00 Paper: White Label #4702762002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.77) will be charged at checkout.

Facsimile reproduction of Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual #10. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Michael Golden. Cover by Al Milgrom. This one really does have it all: the Avengers, the X-Men, Spider-Woman and the first appearance of Rogue! When Jessica Drew saves an unconscious Carol Danvers from plummeting from the Golden Gate Bridge, she seeks the aid of the X-Men - and Professor X discovers that Carol's powers and memories have been absorbed by a dangerous young mutant called Rogue! This deadly new recruit to Mystique's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants won't stop there - next, she targets Captain America and Thor! The remaining Avengers must battle the Brotherhood with Spider-Woman alongside them! But when the dust settles, what will the future hold for Carol Danvers, the woman who was once Ms. Marvel? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AVENGERS ANNUAL #10. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $49.64 Paper: White Foil Edition Label #4541097002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.49) will be charged at checkout.

Foil Cover. Facsimile reproduction of Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual #10. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Michael Golden. Cover by Al Milgrom. This one really does have it all: the Avengers, the X-Men, Spider-Woman and the first appearance of Rogue! When Jessica Drew saves an unconscious Carol Danvers from plummeting from the Golden Gate Bridge, she seeks the aid of the X-Men - and Professor X discovers that Carol's powers and memories have been absorbed by a dangerous young mutant called Rogue! This deadly new recruit to Mystique's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants won't stop there - next, she targets Captain America and Thor! The remaining Avengers must battle the Brotherhood with Spider-Woman alongside them! But when the dust settles, what will the future hold for Carol Danvers, the woman who was once Ms. Marvel? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AVENGERS ANNUAL #10. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $45.00 Paper: White Nakayama Foil Edition. Label #4767018008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.35) will be charged at checkout.

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comic Books, Comic Traders, and Sleeping Giant) San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Foil Edition Variant Cover by David Nakayama. Facsimile reproduction of Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual #10. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Michael Golden. This one really does have it all: the Avengers, the X-Men, Spider-Woman and the first appearance of Rogue! When Jessica Drew saves an unconscious Carol Danvers from plummeting from the Golden Gate Bridge, she seeks the aid of the X-Men - and Professor X discovers that Carol's powers and memories have been absorbed by a dangerous young mutant called Rogue! This deadly new recruit to Mystique's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants won't stop there - next, she targets Captain America and Thor! The remaining Avengers must battle the Brotherhood with Spider-Woman alongside them! But when the dust settles, what will the future hold for Carol Danvers, the woman who was once Ms. Marvel? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AVENGERS ANNUAL #10. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $75.99 Paper: White Szerdy "Virgin" Edition. Label #4539259010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.28) will be charged at checkout.

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comic Books, Comic Traders, and Sleeping Giant) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Nathan Szerdy. Facsimile reproduction of Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual #10. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Michael Golden. This one really does have it all: the Avengers, the X-Men, Spider-Woman and the first appearance of Rogue! When Jessica Drew saves an unconscious Carol Danvers from plummeting from the Golden Gate Bridge, she seeks the aid of the X-Men - and Professor X discovers that Carol's powers and memories have been absorbed by a dangerous young mutant called Rogue! This deadly new recruit to Mystique's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants won't stop there - next, she targets Captain America and Thor! The remaining Avengers must battle the Brotherhood with Spider-Woman alongside them! But when the dust settles, what will the future hold for Carol Danvers, the woman who was once Ms. Marvel? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AVENGERS ANNUAL #10. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $51.44 Paper: White Szerdy Foil Edition. Label #4541097003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.54) will be charged at checkout.

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comic Books, Comic Traders, and Sleeping Giant) San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Nathan Szerdy. Facsimile reproduction of Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual #10. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Michael Golden. This one really does have it all: the Avengers, the X-Men, Spider-Woman and the first appearance of Rogue! When Jessica Drew saves an unconscious Carol Danvers from plummeting from the Golden Gate Bridge, she seeks the aid of the X-Men - and Professor X discovers that Carol's powers and memories have been absorbed by a dangerous young mutant called Rogue! This deadly new recruit to Mystique's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants won't stop there - next, she targets Captain America and Thor! The remaining Avengers must battle the Brotherhood with Spider-Woman alongside them! But when the dust settles, what will the future hold for Carol Danvers, the woman who was once Ms. Marvel? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AVENGERS ANNUAL #10. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $35.49 Paper: White Label #4253665005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.06) will be charged at checkout.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Don Heck. Cover by Jack Kirby. The coming of Wonder Man! Simon Williams would one day become a stalwart Avenger and Hollywood action star. But in his classic debut, he is a brilliant inventor turned dangerous foe for the Avengers - his ionic powers making him strong enough to go toe to toe with Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, Giant-Man and the Wasp! But why has the newly empowered Wonder Man allied himself with Baron Zemo and his Masters of Evil? Can the Avengers find a way to shake his loyalty? And as Earth's Mightiest Heroes are lured to the Masters' compound, will everybody make it out of this confrontation alive - or will a hero make the ultimate sacrifice? The epic story of Wonder Man begins here! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AVENGERS (1963) #9. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 116MJ&ALKA CGC 9.4

Paper: White

"Mark Jewelers" insert. "Alka-Seltzer" insert.

Label #4728554001

Double Insert Variant. Includes the Mark Jeweler Advertisement Centerfold Insert and the Alka-Seltzer Advertisment Inner Cover Wrap Insert. The Avengers/Defenders crossover continues in "Betrayal" and "The Silver Surfer vs. the Vision and the Scarlet Witch!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Mike Esposito. The story continues in Defenders 9. Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four) cameo. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, Mantis, the Swordsman, the Black Panther, and the Vision. John Romita Sr./Esposito cover. NOTE: A reprinted edition exists. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 1.8 $2,500.00 or Best Offer Paper: Cream to off white U.K. Edition. Cracking to upper left corner edges. Label #0903580005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($75.00) will be charged at checkout.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Coming of the Avengers!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Thor join forces to defeat Loki. Roster for this first landmark issue: Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Ant Man. The Fantastic Four and Rick Jones also appear. 36 pgs.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $140.00 Paper: White Multi-Pack Edition. Label #4677010022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.20) will be charged at checkout.

Whitman Variant. "Siege by Stealth and Storm! Part 2 of 2. Script by Jim Shooter. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers' assault on Graviton's airborne city has failed! And now the super-villain who can control gravity moves his floating city over the island of Manhattan! With eight avengers as prisoners, Graviton's plan to blackmail New York looks unstoppable! But dramatically two more avengers arrive on the scene! Can Thor and the Black Panther lift the Avengers to victory? Cameo appearance by Daredevil. (Notes: Graviton appears next in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 4. The first subplot of the Korvac Saga begins in this issue.) Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $129.00 Paper: White Multi-Pack Edition. Label #4689023015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.87) will be charged at checkout.

Whitman Variant. "Beware the Ant-Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. In incredible fashion the Avengers are attacked at their Fifth Avenue Mansion! And the assailant is none other than the Ant-Man! What in the world has happened to Hank Pym?!? Fortunately with help from the Wasp, the Avengers corral their diminutive teammate! But that only buys Earth's Mightiest Heroes a few more hours until the next attacker arrives...a certain adamantium attacker! It's a super showdown inside Avengers Mansion as eight avengers lay it all on the line against Ultron! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye and the Two-Gun Kid. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Notes: Ultron previously appeared in Fantastic Four 150. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $45.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4762967003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.35) will be charged at checkout.

Liefeld Cover - "Awaken the Thunder!" Written by Rob Liefeld and Jim Valentino. Art by Chap Yaep, Rob Liefeld, Jon Sibal and Marlo Alquiza. Cover by Rob Liefeld and Jon Sibal. When a mysterious figure is found trapped in the ice of Norway, the legendary Captain America assembles his new team of heroes to investigate. In a flash of lightning, Thor the god of thunder is reborn! But thanks to the manipulations of Loki the god of evil, the mighty Thor and the Avengers come to blows. Can Earth's Mightiest heroes stop pounding on each and unite before it's too late and Loki gets his ultimate revenge? In the wake of Onslaught, Rob Liefeld re-imagines Earth's Mightiest Heroes for new generation! 56 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Avengers (1996 2nd Series) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0977448009

Heroes Reunited Part 2 of 4. "Shadow's End!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and the Hulk. Double-Sized issue. Script by Walt Simonson. Pencils by Michael Ryan and Anthony Winn. Inks by Saleem Crawford, Sal Regla, Armando Durruthy, and John Tighe. Cover by Michael Ryan. Story continues from Fantastic Four (2nd series) #12. Doctor Doom bursts into Avengers Mansion and issues a dire warning about the coming of Galactus! The Latverian Monarch says he's already seen the destructive power of Galactus' heralds (via time travel) and urges the Avengers to stop them at all costs! To that end Cap, Shell-Head, Thor, Hawkeye, and the Wasp rush to Hong Kong to battle Terrax! While the Vision and Scarlet Witch join the Hulk in Antarctica to fight Firelord! The FF agrees to help and flies to Moscow to clash with the Silver Surfer! And SHIELD takes on the fourth and final herald, Plasma, in Los Angeles! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes and their allies defeat all four heralds? And also prevent the installation of Galactus' planet-devouring capacitors? If any or all should fail, Doctor Doom stands ready to go back in time and warn them again! Story continues in Iron Man (2nd series) #12. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, Air Walker, and Thor (Heroes Reborn version). Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: The cover of each issue of the four-part story forms a larger illustration of all the heroes fighting Galactus. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $245.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by George Perez on 5/19/19. Label #2498775007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.35) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

The Morgan Conquest Epilogue - "Too Many Avengers!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Al Vey and Bob Wiacek. Cover by George Pérez . Earth's Mightiest Heroes return to New York following their triumphant battle against Morgan Le Fay. And the first thing on the Avengers' agenda is trimming the active roster down to a manageable size! The founding members agree upon a roster of seven! And it looks like an all-time great one: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, and Warbird (aka Carol Danvers)! Plus Justice and Firestar as reserve members! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Duane Freeman, and Whirlwind. (Notes: This issue was published with a pullout poster (as an 8-page insert) by George Pérez . This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2000 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Morgan Conquest.) Special comment: Easily one of my all-time favorite rosters ever assembled. - Odinson, Lonestar Comics Archivist. 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"The Ninth Day" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized issue. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Nova (aka Richard Ryder). Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. High above New York City, the awesome Exemplars hold the Juggernaut captive in their floating stone plaza! The nigh-omnipotent overlords plan to execute their prisoner and then conquer the Earth! So down below Iron Man and Giant-Man work feverishly to find a way to breach the plaza's defenses. In the meantime, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch have an emotional discussion about Pietro's involvement with Magneto in Genosha. A while later the Avengers are ready for their aerial assault! And knowing they need all the help they can get, Thor and Cap invite Hercules, Nova, and the web-slinger to join them! Can the heroes defeat seven opponents who are powerful juggernauts in their own right? Godspeed to Earth's Mightiest! Cameo appearances by Duane Freeman and Jarvis. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Giant-Man, Hercules, Iron Man, Justice, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Note: Avengers Forever (1998) #12 -- the final issue of the limited series -- was also published this month.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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Maximum Security Tie-In - "Interstellar Intrigues" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Vey, Mark McKenna, and Chris Ivy. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Jon Livesay. Story continues from Maximum Security #2. The Avengers Infinity Team led by Thor and Photon travel across the universe to speak to Majestrix Lilandra. They want to know why the intergalactic council has imposed an embargo on Earth and designated it a prison planet! Empress Lilandra provides an explanation for the council's actions, but the seven assembled heroes don't like it! However before the space-based Avengers can testify before the council, they are ambushed by the Ruul -- a new alien race! Or perhaps an old one in disguise! Meanwhile back on Earth at Avengers Mansion, the U.S. Agent prepares the Avengers for a direct attack on the Ruul's space station! Story concludes in Maximum Security #3. Cameo appearances by Peggy Chandler, Duane Freeman, Peter Gyrich, Val Cooper, and the Supreme Intelligence. Avengers Infinity Team: Thor, Moondragon, Photon, Quasar, Starfox, Tigra, and the Jack of Hearts. (Notes: The infinity team first appeared in the Avengers Infinity (2000) limited series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 132.917; average paid circulation 97,835.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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"Whirlwinds" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Steve Sadowski. Inks by Andrew Currie. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. On leave from the Avengers, Janet van Dyne and Henry Pym enjoy a Las Vegas getaway to rekindle their romance. Unfortunately, Hank misreads their newfound relationship and proposes to his former wife. However Janet declines his proposal, because she remembers the troubled days from their marriage. Auspiciously, the Wasp and Yellowjacket's awkward moment on the strip is halted -- by a blindside attack from Whirlwind! Their long-time foe still wants Janet, and his obsession knows no bounds. But the Wasp and the Yellowjacket remain a great team! And the Whirlwind doesn't stand a chance against them! Viva Las Vegas! 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Director's Cut variant edition - Avengers Disassembled - Chaos Part 1 of 4. Double-Sized issue. Script by Brian Michael Bendis. Pencils by David Finch. Inks by Danny Miki. Silver foil cover by John Cassaday. And so it begins. The incredible saga that will rip the Avengers apart...and change the course of the Marvel Universe for the next decade. The Director's cut edition of Earth's Mightiest Heroes' 500th issue includes numerous special features after the 37-page main story. First feature: 3-page interview with Brian Michael Bendis. Second feature: 4-page commentary by David Finch on his favorite sequence in the issue. Third feature: Cover previews of the next three issues. Plus previews of the new Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2005) series and the Young Avengers (2005) series. Fourth feature: 2-page parody of the Hulk with art by Fred Hembeck. Fifth feature: 3-page printography of the previous 500 covers of the Avengers series. 64 pages. Cover price $4.99.

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Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR. THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! There came a day! A day unlike any other...where two of Marvel's top creators teamed up for the very first time to create a bombastic new monthly Marvel comic that not only ushers in the Heroic Age of Marvel Comics but unleashes onto the world the most blockbuster Avengers team ever! Who will answer the call? And will they assemble just in time...because Kang the Conqueror is here from the future. And wait till you find out why...! Bonus back up feature: the oral history of the Avengers, part one. A brand new illustrated look at the Avengers in a way you have never seen before by series writer Brian Michael Bendis. Cover price $3.99.