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Avengers (1963 1st Series) 196D VG+ 4.5

Direct Edition. "The Terrible Toll of the Taskmaster" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. A brand new villain, the Taskmaster, has turned the tables on the Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Ant-Man! The three insect-like super-heroes are prisoners inside the Taskmaster's training academy! The good news is that seven avengers are waiting outside the training compound, but the bad news...none of them know that their teammates are in grave danger! However, Earth Mightiest Heroes follow the ants, and the trail leads to the Taskmaster! Is the villain with the photographic reflexes ready to battle the Avengers? Choose wisely dear Taskmaster! First (full) appearance and origin of the Taskmaster. (Notes: The Taskmaster appears next in Marvel Team-Up 103. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 269 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-34264BD-009

"The Once and Future Kang!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In timeless limbo Earth's Mightiest Heroes and their long-time foe, Kang the Conqueror, are captives of the chief council Kang! However, the Lion of Olympus cannot be held for long in a simple paralysis beam! When Hercules breaks free, chaos breaks loose! The Avengers assemble to battle the chief council Kang, while the 41st century Kang also attacks his Kang-brother! Confusing indeed! But in the land of limbo things are seldom what they seem. And eventually the true orchestrator of events is revealed! With Ravonna by his side, Immortus stops the fighting and makes everything all right. Or does he? The Avengers aren't so sure, but of course only time will tell. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, and the Pharaoh Rama-Tut. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Notes: Immortus appears next in Avengers West Coast 48. The significance of this three-part story was the return of Kang the Conqueror as a major villain for the Avengers. This issue sets the stage for many great future encounters.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 316 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4011787022

"Spiders and Stars!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Order has been restored to the universe! But the lady that caused the chaos is still on the loose! Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the wondrous wall-crawler blast off into outer space to rendezvous with Nebula's massive starship on the other side of the moon! Shell-Head and the synthezoid avenger arrive at the spaceship first and begin working their way through Nebula's guard force! And minutes later Cap, Thor, Spidey, and Sersi join the attack! Meanwhile inside the ship's command center, Starfox's pleasure power puts Nebula and her henchmen under his spell! By all accounts it looks like the Avengers will finish this caper without expending too much energy! But stranger things have happened in outer space…very strange! Cameo appearance by the Stranger. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 318 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4072884009

"A Vengeful God!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Nebula does it again! After almost destroying the cosmos with the universal compressor three issues ago, the vengeful super-villainess steals the power of the Infinity Union and threatens stellar genocide once more! But just like last time, the Mighty Avengers stand in her way! On the Stranger's gigantic planet-ship; the star-spangled avenger, golden avenger, synthezoid avenger, Asgardian, Eternal, and amazing one fight to the finish against Nebula! With help from the Stranger, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes bring the universe back from the brink one more time? Cameo appearance by Quasar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Nebula returns in Silver Surfer 38.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 363 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-129

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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.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-3E1B838-001

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.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3980365002

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.

Avengers (1996 2nd Series) 1B CBCS 9.8 Yaep Variant

Paper: White

Chap Yaep Variant.

Label #21-1984276-016

Yaep cover - "Awaken the Thunder!" Plot by Rob Liefeld. Script by Jim Valentino. Pencils by Chap Yaep (pgs 1-19) and Rob Liefeld (pgs 20-41). Inks by Jonathan Sibal and Marlo Aquiza. Cover by Chap Yaep and Jonathan Sibal. Following the events of Onslaught Marvel Universe (1996) #1, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are back! But the Avengers are not quite the same...and also not in the same universe! A new creative team reimagines the Avengers for their second volume! On Avengers Island (in the Heroes Reborn Universe), Earth's Mightiest Heroes assemble for their first official mission! The team is traveling to Norway (of all places) to investigate a mysterious man encased in amber! And that man happens to be none other than the Prince of Asgard! If Thor is alive and well in this strange universe, can Loki be far behind? In the Norwegian snowscape, the new Avengers battle alongside the Mighty Thor to thwart Loki's sinister scheme! Cameo appearances by Hank Pym, Janet van Dyne, Agatha Harkness, Ultron-1, and the Enchantress. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Hellcat, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Avengers' chronology continues from Avengers (1st series) 402. The Heroes Reborn universe is also known as Franklin Richards' pocket universe. The Avengers eventually return to the normal Marvel universe and continuity in the Heroes Reborn: The Return Limited Series in December 1997; and the Avengers 3rd series in January 1998. This issue features a 2-page pin-up of the new team.) 56 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Avengers (1996 2nd Series) 5B CBCS 9.8 Liefeld Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984276-018

Liefeld Cover - Part 2 of 2 - "...Let No Man Tear Asunder!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Written by Rob Liefeld and Jeph Loeb. Art by Rob Liefeld, Ian Churchill, and Chap Yaep. Cover by Rob Liefeld. The Avengers have fallen, all save one - the mighty Thor! Be can even a thunder god stand before the unbridled fury of the Incredible Hulk. Hulk vs. Thor! 'Nuff Said! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984276-020

First appearances of Triathlon and Silverclaw in "Turbulence!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. Edwin Jarvis, the Avengers' long-time butler, anxiously waits at the international terminal of Kennedy airport. For several years he has sponsored a child from the Central American country of Costa Verde. And at last she is visiting the United States! However the happy meeting is delayed after Moses Magnum's shock troops attack the terminal! Earth's Mightiest Heroes quickly respond, but find themselves under duress from Silverclaw and Magnum's high-tech weaponry! Fortuitously, a new superhero suddenly arrives on the tarmac: Triathlon! Can he turn the battle in the Avengers' favor? Cameo appearances by Jake Olson and Wonder Man. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This two-part story was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Avengers Clear and Present Dangers. The TPB collects issues #8 thru #15.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 71 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984276-019

"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.

Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 71 CBCS 9.6 SS J.G. Jones

Paper: White

Signed by J.G. Jones on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con.

Label #16-311A980-003

"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.

Avengers (2013 5th Series) 1G CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover

Label #4408114001

Cover by Skottie Young. NOTE: The cover of this comic interlocks with Midtown exclusive All New X-Men #1 and Uncanny Avengers #1 to create a huge crossover cover. The Garden: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Jerome Opena. The greatest heroes in comics together on one unbeatable team! Now shipping twice a month, the Avengers "go large," expanding their roster and their sphere of influence to a global and even interplanetary level. When Captain America puts out his call - who will answer? Big threats, big ideas, big idealism - these are the Avengers NOW! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2013 5th Series) 24H CGC 9.8 SS Simonson/ Martin

Paper: White

Signed by Walt Simonson and Laura Martin on 9/6/14 Simonson Variant Cover

Label #1279003009

Variant Cover by Walt Simonson. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Esad Ribic, Salvador Larroca, Mike Deodato and Butch Guice. 'ROGUE PLANET' - Part 1 of 5 Captain America and Iron Man plan for the next version of the Avengers. A runaway planet is on a collision course with Earth. A visitor from the future helps save the day. Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2015) It All Begins Here 0A CGC 9.8 Rocafort

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Chipping to upper back side corner bracket.

Label #4133050009

Written by James Robinson, Al Ewing, Mark Waid, G. Willow Wilson and Gerry Duggan. Art by Leonard Kirk, Gerardo Sandoval, Mahmud Asara, Victor Ibanez, Ryan Stegman and Kenneth Rocafort. Cover by Kenneth Rocafort. The kickoff to the All-New AVENGERS line begins here, with new stories of the ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS, SQUADRON SUPREME, A-FORCE, NEW AVENGERS, ULTIMATES and UNCANNY AVENGERS! Someone is carefully studying the movements of the Avengers and those in their orbit-but do they mean to harm, or help? Find out the first clues in this special launch issue! 60 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Avengers (2017 7th Series) 679A CBCS 9.8 SS Brooks Brooks

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Mark Brooks on 04/07/2018.

Label #24-181823E-004

No Surrender: Part 5 of 16 - Written by Mark Waid, Al Ewing and Jim Zub. Art by Aaron Kim Jacinto. Cover by Mark Brooks. NO SURRENDER Part 5 THE AVENGERS WEEKLY EPIC CONTINUES! Who is the Challenger? What is at stake in his grudge match with the Grandmaster? And when the two of them clash, can the Earth survive the destruction they unleash? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2017 7th Series) 682A CBCS 9.8 SS Mark Brooks Brooks

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Mark Brooks on 4/7/2018.

Label #19-373E802-005

No Surrender: Part 8 of 16 - Written by Al Ewing, Jim Zub and Mark Waid. Art by Sean Izaakse. Cover by Mark Brooks. - One Avenger will gamble everything to save thousands - and the odds aren't in his favor! The Challenger reveals his ace in the hole, and Jarvis awakens from a mysterious coma long enough to cry four chilling words: 'It's all a lie!' 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2017 7th Series) 684A CGC 9.8 Brooks

Paper: White

Label #4376820011

No Surrender: Part 10 of 16 - Written by Jim Zub, Mark Waid and Al Ewing. Art by Joe Bennett and Paco Medina. Cover by Mark Brooks. - THE AVENGERS WEEKLY EPIC CONTINUES IN THIS OVERSIZED ISSUE! Back from the dead! He cannot be reasoned with. He will not be stopped. Bruce Banner isn't home right now. There is only THE IMMORTAL HULK. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

NOTE: The Road to Immortal Hulk are moments that happened throughout Marvel History, all the times fate, enemies, allies, and even Bruce Banner himself have come close to actually killing the Green Goliath, and failed. These moments only made the Hulk stronger, angrier, and ultimately IMMORTAL. This issue features a recap of all those moments. Immortal Hulk #1 launches summer of 2018! – Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $4.99.

Avengers and X-Men Axis (2014 Marvel) 2A CBCS 9.8 Cheung

Paper: White

Label #0002435-AA-008

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Written by Rick Remender. Art by Adam Kubert. Cover by Jim Cheung. ACT I: THE RED SUPREMACY The heroes of the Marvel Universe storm the beaches of Red Skull's Genoshian Reeducation camps. What they discover within will lead to a bleak new era. The revelation of Tony Stark's dark secret promises to shatter the fragile alliance between A and X. Nova's attempt at solving the crisis leads to disaster. Magneto betrays his alliance to join an army of evil. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers and X-Men Axis (2014 Marvel) 3A CBCS 9.8 Cheung

Paper: White

Label #0002773-AA-001

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Written by Rick Remender. Art by Leinil Francis Yu. Cover by Jim Cheung. ACT I: THE RED SUPREMACY With the heroes lost, the world's fate lies in the hands of the vilest syndicate known to man. Scarlet Witch is forced to join Dr. Doom, the man who unleashed her power to cause M-Day, or she will watch those she loves most die. The return of one of the Marvel Universe's great villains! An Avenger quits, a heart is broken, and the world as we know it is gone. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers Assemble HC (2004-2007 Marvel) By Kurt Busiek 1-1ST FN 6.0

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #1-11 and Annual 1998.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by George Pérez and Carlos Pacheco. Cover by George Pérez.

The Avengers embark on one of their strongest eras ever!

Kurt Busiek and George Pérez have renovated the comic-book field with such works as Astro City and New Teen Titans, respectively; now, see their take on Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

Fresh from the Heroes Reborn fiasco, the Avengers find themselves thrown into yet another alternate reality, under the power of Morgan Le Fay! Meanwhile, on the home front, the Squadron Supreme challenges their very identities!

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Avengers Hulk (2021 Marvel) FCBD 1 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #22-3985F7A-003

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Written by Jason Aaron and Donny Cates. Art by Iban Coello and Ryan Ottley. Cover by Ryan Ottley. Free Comic Book Day is the perfect chance to dive deep into the Marvel Universe with new stories and exciting adventures alongside some of Marvel's most acclaimed creators - and this year, Marvel is bringing you the biggest and boldest stories yet! First up: In a land beyond time, a shining tower stands, deploying its operatives across the Multiverse to hold against the encroaching darkness! Who is the mysterious Avenger Prime, and how will his advent impact on the past, the present, and the very future of the mighty Avengers? Don't miss "The Tower at the Center of Everything" by Jason Aaron and Iban Coello. Plus: Hulk takes on M.O.D.O.K. and A.I.M. in "Ignition" by Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley. Exclusive Original Material. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Avengers vs. X-Men (2012 Marvel) 8G CBCS 9.8 Davis X-Men Team Variant

Paper: White

X-Men Team Variant.

Label #21-3BB61AF-012

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X-Men Team Threshold Variant Cover by Alan Davis. (W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Adam Kubert, John Dell Last stand in Wakanda as an out-of-control Namor invades this sovereign nation in pursuit of the Avengers! And a shocking truth stands revealed that may cause fractures in the X-Men's alliance! Cover price $3.99.

Avengers vs. X-Men (2012 Marvel) 10A CBCS 9.8 Cheung

Paper: White

Label #21-3BB61AF-003

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Cover by Jim Cheung. (W) Ed Brubaker. (A) Adam Kubert, John Dell. Time is running out as the Avengers are cornered in their last stronghold! But the stakes change when Hope and the Scarlet Witch join forces! Why?! How?! Cover price $3.99.

Avengers X-Men (2022 Marvel) FCBD 1A CGC 9.8 Schiti

Paper: White

Label #4226394014

Written by Kieron Gillen, Danny Lore and Gerry Duggan. Art by Dustin Weaver, Karen S. Darboe and Matteo Lolli. Cover by Valerio Schiti. Featuring stories by an all-star lineup of creators, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: AVENGERS/X-MEN #1 will lay the groundwork for an event that will erupt across the Marvel Universe in 2022 and drastically alter the relationship between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and mutantkind. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Avengers X-Men (2022 Marvel) FCBD 1A CBCS 9.6 Schiti

Paper: White

Label #22-3985F7A-004

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Written by Kieron Gillen, Danny Lore and Gerry Duggan. Art by Dustin Weaver, Karen S. Darboe and Matteo Lolli. Cover by Valerio Schiti. Featuring stories by an all-star lineup of creators, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: AVENGERS/X-MEN #1 will lay the groundwork for an event that will erupt across the Marvel Universe in 2022 and drastically alter the relationship between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and mutantkind. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3750972002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain Marvel (2012 7th Series) 13B CGC 9.8 Conner 1:30 Variant

Paper: White

Conner Variant Cover

Label #2077818002

Limited 1 for 30 Variant Cover by Amanda Conner (W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Scott Hepburn THE ENEMY WITHIN: PART 3 OF 5 A villain revealed! Magnitron's sinister plans are finally unveiled! What is the link between Captain Marvel and Magnitron? PLUS: Kree Sentries?! The Avengers Assemble in the most pivotal event in Captain Marvel's history! Cover price $2.99.

Captain Marvel (2012 7th Series) 14B CGC 9.6 Conner 1:30 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #2137232001

Limited 1 for 30 Variant Cover by Amanda Conner (W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Scott Hepburn Part 5 of 5 of THE ENEMY WITHIN THE CONCLUSION TO THE HARROWING FIVE-PART CAPTAIN MARVEL/AVENGERS ASSEMBLE EVENT IS HERE! CAPTAIN MARVEL WILL END MAGNITRON'S REIGN. NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES. NO. MATTER. WHAT. IT'S A DEADLY FLIGHT TO THE FINISH! Note: First appearance of Kamala Khan (2nd Ms. Marvel). Cover price $2.99.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 155 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418460015

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Springer. The Avengers (Captain America, the Black Widow, the Beast) and Hercules guest stars in The Man Without Fear?, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Frank Robbins, inks by Frank Springer; DD starts getting mysterious headaches that interfere with his daily activities; Matt hires Becky as his new secretary; Daredevil invades Avenger's mansion to confront a visiting Black Widow; Death-Stalker appearance. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 157 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4418460014

Last 35-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Al Milgrom. The Avengers (Captain America, the Black Widow, the Beast) and Hercules guest star in The Ungrateful Dead, script by Roger McKenzie (plot) and Mary Jo Duffy (script), pencils by Gene Colan (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; DD and the Avengers ward off Death-Stalker; The Ani-Men wreak havoc in the storefront law office trying to capture Matt; appearances the new Unholy Three (the second Ape Man, the third Bird Man, the third Cat Man). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 157 FN/VF 7.0

Last 35-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Al Milgrom. The Avengers (Captain America, the Black Widow, the Beast) and Hercules guest star in The Ungrateful Dead, script by Roger McKenzie (plot) and Mary Jo Duffy (script), pencils by Gene Colan (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; DD and the Avengers ward off Death-Stalker; The Ani-Men wreak havoc in the storefront law office trying to capture Matt; appearances the new Unholy Three (the second Ape Man, the third Bird Man, the third Cat Man). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Dark Ages (2021 Marvel) 4D CBCS 9.6 Woods 1:25 Variant

Pete Woods Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-11A3106-005

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tom Taylor. Art by Iban Coello. Cover by Pete Woods. A group of heroes have crossed dark seas in a desperate and dangerous attempt to save their friends. But before the heroes can save the world, they must first survive the most treacherous place on Earth - Europe. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CBCS 9.9

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2491A44-017

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0000473-AA-016

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0291108026

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

Hawkeye (2012 4th Series) 18 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-3BB61AF-059

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Matt Fraction (W) Annie Wu (A) David Aja (CA) Kate gets to the bottom of the greatest mystery in the entire Marvel Universe right this very hot second: just who the H is that guy in the trench coat that seems to live in her cat food aisle? The answer may surprise you. • Or maybe not, maybe youre super-good at this kind of thing. • Anyway a simple investigation dovetails into Kates desperate race to stay one step ahead of the woman thats sworn to kill her: Madame Masque and what started off as a zany summer vacation gets a little bloody. Buckle up, buttercups. Cover price $2.99.

JLA/Avengers HC (2004 DC/Marvel) Oversized Slipcase Edition 1-1ST VF- 7.5

1st printing. Collects JLA/Avengers (2003) #1-4.

Written by KURT BUSIEK. Art and cover by GEORGE PÉREZ.

The landmark crossover event of the decade is collected in a spectacular 2-volume slipcased hardcover set! The first volume presents the 224-page, 4-issue miniseries, including introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz, and a key to the characters featured on the cover. The 64-page Compendium contains the original 21 pages of pencils from the previously unpublished 1980s crossover, an article on the original crossover by K.C. Carlson, the actual miniseries proposal and plot development, a Pérez portfolio of art done to commemorate the project, annotated notes from Kurt Busiek to the characters, and more. Includes tons of DVD style extras.

Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 8-in x 12-in., 288 pages, full color (Vol. 1), text and B&W illustrations (Vol. 2).

NOTE: Co-published with Marvel Comics.

Cover price $75.00.

JLA/Avengers TPB (2022 DC/Marvel) The Hero Initiative Edition 1-1ST NM 9.4 1st Printing

1st printing. Collects JLA/Avengers (2003) #1-4.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art and cover by George Pérez. Introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz.

The intercompany crossover that brought two super-teams together and rocked the comics world is back! Own the entire 4-issue co-publishing event between DC Comics and Marvel Comics, written by Kurt Busiek (Trinity, Marvels) with stunning art by George Pérez (Crisis on Infinite Earths, Avengers).

This collection also features 64 pages of companion content, and introductions by original Avengers writer/editor Stan Lee and Justice League of America editor Julius Schwartz.

Bonus: With a new afterword by Kurt Busiek. Hero Initiative is the only charity dedicated to helping comic book creators in medical or financial need!

Softcover, 288 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 7,000 copies.

Cover price $29.99.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 59 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419904012

"Some Say Spidey Will Die by Fire, Some Say by Ice!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Mike Esposito. The Amazing Spider-Man is ambushed by a blast of fire and burst of ice while web-slinging across the East River! Luckily though, Hank and Janet Pym's penthouse is nearby, and Yellowjacket pulls the wall-crawler out of the drink! But there isn't any time to rest as Equinox, the Thermo-Dynamic Man, violently attacks the spectacular one and the two avengers! Can the Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Spider-Man stop Equinox before he destroys the east side of the city? Flashback cameos by the Human Torch and Iceman to recap Equinox's previous appearance in Marvel Team-Up 23. (Note: This issue begins the Claremont-Byrne run on the Marvel Team-Up title. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 193 and 194. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 129 CBCS 9.6 SS Kerry Gammill

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition. Witnessed Signature: Kerry Gammill on 11/18/2023.

Label #24-1579810-003

"And Much To Ponder Before Dawn" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Vision. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Kerry Gammill. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ed Hannigan and John Byrne. The Daily Bugle sends one of its veteran reporters, Mr. Andrew Pauncholito, and Peter Parker to a small town in New Hampshire to investigate a series of homicides. Meanwhile, the Vision responds to a late night summons from another small town in the granite state, very close to the one the Bugle is covering. Once the synthezoid avenger arrives, he meets several very amazing people! Namely, Mark Twain, Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, and other brilliant minds from history! What is going on? When Mr. Pauncholito, Peter, and the lynch mob track the alleged murderer to the village of the immortal geniuses, bedlam breaks out! Can Spider-Man and the Vision separate the good guys from the bad guys? And how will the web-slinger protect his secret identity? Cameo appearance by the Scarlet Witch. (Note: The Mad Thinker-created androids first appeared in Captain America 269.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1732912-005

"Death Watch!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Thing, Captain Marvel, and the Avengers. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. Story continues from Avengers Annual 7. After Captain Marvel, Iron Man, and Thor destroyed Thanos' synthetic power gem, victory appeared close at hand for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. But the evil genius' back up plan has worked to perfection and knocked out the Avengers! Before succumbing to unconsciousness though, Moondragon sends a desperate plea for help back to Earth, specifically to Peter Parker! The web-slinger knows that cosmic battles in outer space are not his specialty, so he swings by the Baxter Building to scoop up a friend. After a quick pow-wow, the blue-eyed idol of millions and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man blast off to save the galaxy! It's an epic encounter onboard the mad Titan's space ark as the Thing, Thor, Spider-Man, and finally Adam Warlock test their mettle vs. Thanos! Simply a fantastic annual! First appearances of Master Order and Lord Chaos. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Besides a surreal appearance in the Death of Captain Marvel Graphic Novel (1982), Thanos does not appear again until Silver Surfer (2nd series) #34 thirteen years later.) 48 pages Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual 7 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #23-3F9BF9F-009

"Champion!" Guest-starring Thor, Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Colossus, Sasquatch, Doc Samson, and Wonder Man. Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Avengers, and X-Men. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson, Camp Esposito, Giacoia, Dan Green, and Chic Stone. In arguably the best Thing story of all, a cosmic immortal known as the Champion, a being of nigh immeasurable strength whose existence is defined by physical contest, arrives on Earth and wishes to test his mettle against the mightiest heroes this planet has to offer. If they do not fight, this powerful being will destroy the Earth. After readily dispatching all contenders, the last man standing is Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew. But, can even the strongest member of the Fantastic Four hope to defeat an Elder of the Universe? 48 pages.

NOTE: "This issue was parodied on the cartoon "Dextor's Laboratory," in Dial M for Monkey. The Thing's role was filled by Dextor's Super Monkey and the Champion-like character was voiced by professional wrestler "Macho Man" Randy Savage." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #18-10770FD-009

Dave Cockrum cover (pencils & inks). Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Ricardo Villamonte art. "The St. Valentine's Day Avengers Massacre" Ms. Marvel and the Avengers (Wonder Man, Vision, Scarlet Witch, YellowJacket, & the Wasp) vs. Centurion and Mystique. First *full* appearance of X-Men Character, Mystique. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 18 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-2BC1257-006

Dave Cockrum cover (pencils & inks). Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Ricardo Villamonte art. "The St. Valentine's Day Avengers Massacre" Ms. Marvel and the Avengers (Wonder Man, Vision, Scarlet Witch, YellowJacket, & the Wasp) vs. Centurion and Mystique. First *full* appearance of X-Men Character, Mystique. Cover price $0.35.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 1C CBCS 9.6 McNiven Variant

Paper: White

Steve McNiven Variant

Label #22-2D520EC-062

Steve McNiven cover; spider-man on cover with his head in the middle of the title - Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & cover by David Finch "NEW AVENGERS" PART 1 (OF 5) After the Devasting destruction of the orginal Avengers just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Cap, Iron Man, Spider-Man & Wolverine sound? Get ready for the first of a proposed 500-issue run that signals an all-new era, as Bendis & Finch joins with you, the fervent faithful, for the launch of the all-new ongoing Avengers series! 32 PGS./ MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.25.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 1E CGC 9.8 Finch Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #1618438046

2nd Printing Finch Cover - Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & cover by David Finch "NEW AVENGERS" PART 1 (OF 5). After the Devasting destruction of the orginal Avengers just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Cap, Iron Man, Spider-Man & Wolverine sound? Get ready for the first of a proposed 500-issue run that signals an all-new era, as Bendis & Finch joins with you, the fervent faithful, for the launch of the all-new ongoing Avengers series! 32 PGS./ MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.25.

New Avengers (2010 2nd Series) 7A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0174790007

Cover by STUART IMMONEN Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by STUART IMMONEN After the devastating fallout of last issue's fatal battle for this dimension, the New Avengers have to figure out who really belongs on the team. Plus, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones need a nanny, and not just any nanny, they need to find a superpowered nanny. Who. Will. It. Be?! Plus: another illustrated chapter of the oral history of the Avengers! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

New Avengers (2010 2nd Series) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1206315022

Fear Itself tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by MIKE DEODATO FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN! With Avengers Mansion under siege and the Avengers scattered all over the globe, super nanny Squirrel Girl is forced to protect the Cage/Jones baby with everything she has! 32 PGS. Cover price $3.99.

New Avengers (2010 2nd Series) 16B CGC 9.8 DEODATO 1:26 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #1060503008

Limited 1 for 26 Marvel Architects Variant by John Romita Jr. Fear Itself tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by MIKE DEODATO FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN FEAR ITSELF has ripped through New York and now the New Avengers must reinvent themselves. And who better to help them then the guardian devil himself? It's finally happening...DAREDEVIL: AVENGER! Cover price $3.99.