Avengers (1963 1st Series) 133 VF+ 8.5

"Yesterday and Beyond…" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane, Dave Cockrum, and Frank Giacoia. The Celestial Madonna saga continues after the Avengers narrowly defeated Kang in Giant-Size Avengers 3. As a reward for thwarting the Conqueror, Immortus sends Mantis and the Vision on separate journeys through time to discover their respective origins. The Vision's path of discovery starts in the laboratory of Dr. Phineas T. Horton during the early days of World War II. While Mantis' history lesson begins eons ago on Hala, the home planet of the Kree. Meanwhile inside Avengers Mansion, the Scarlet Witch trains with Agatha Harkness to hone her mutant powers. Origin of the Vision. Origin of Mantis. Cameo appearances by Moondragon, Libra, and the Cotati. Flashback cameos by the original Human Torch, the Sentinels, Skrullls, and Kree. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: The first subplot connecting the Vision to the original Human Torch was introduced in Avengers 93.) Cover price $0.25. Grade: VF+ 8.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)