Comic books in 'Tales to Astonish'

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Tales to Astonish Part 1 of 4. "The Man in the Ant Hill!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Mike Machlan (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. While monitoring overseas communications, Hank Pym intercepts a shocking message that indicates his first wife, Maria Trovaya, might still be alive! Wow! And posthaste the Avengers take off for Central Europe! However when they land at the Budapest airport in communist Hungary, the west coasters are placed under arrest by local security forces (which include Madame X, El Toro, and the Beasts of Berlin)! But the Avengers didn't travel this far just to be stopped on the tarmac! So Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Moon Knight, Tigra, and Wonder Man engage the communist authorities; while Hank and Jan make a run for it! What will the Wasp and the former Ant-Man find on the streets of Budapest? Retelling of Hank Pym's origin and the Wasp's origin. Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 383,072; average paid circulation 205,792.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Tales to Astonish Part 2 of 4. "Prisoners of the Slave-World!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Mike Machlan (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. The West Coast Avengers are in a mess and a half in the People's Republic of Hungary! Four avengers are locked inside a Budapest prison! Two more are missing in action! And the last three are on the run in the Pearl of the Danube! However the situation comes into focus when Quicksilver bursts into the cell that's holding the Vision, Scarlet Witch, Hank Pym, and the Wasp! Is the mutant speedster still seeking payback against Earth's Mightiest? Yes, he is! Wanda is distraught over her brother's actions! But in a shocking twist, the Phantom Rider guides Hawkeye and Wonder Man to the prison to rescue their teammates! And after a battle against the Scarlet Beetle, the Avengers are home free! Or so they think! Appearances by Moon Knight, Mockingbird, Tigra, Madame X, El Toro, and the Beasts of Berlin. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Tales to Astonish Part 3 of 4. "The Voice of Doom" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Mike Machlan (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. At the end of last issue, the Avengers escaped Hungary! But then they crash landed into neighboring Latveria! Oh no, talk about going from the frying pan into the fire! And now Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand before Doctor Doom! However it's not Victor von Doom! It's the 9-year old Kristoff who thinks he's Dr. Doom! Kristoff wants the Avengers to defend Latveria against an attack from the "imposter" Doom! But Khonshu convinces him otherwise! In the meantime, Hawkeye and Mockingbird have a chance to discuss the Phantom Rider's mysterious death in 1876. And the conversation does not go well to say the least. Appearance by Quicksilver. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Moon Knight, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Tales to Astonish Part 4 of 4. "Return of the Ant-Man" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Mike Machlan (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. The Avengers are back in Hungary to bring their European adventure to a close! However the west coast team is not leaving Budapest until they discover the truth about Hank Pym's first wife! But Quicksilver and another one of Ant-Man's past enemies, the Voice, stand in their way! Once the Voice turns all the avengers against Hank, the former Ant-Man and Giant Man is on his own! Can Dr. Pym remember everything that made him a hero? And pull off an improbable victory? Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Moon Knight, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Notes: Elements of the story continue in Solo Avengers #16. Quicksilver was presumed to be under the control of Maximus the Mad during this time period. This four-part story was reprinted in 2013 in the Avengers West Coast Omnibus #2. The hardcover collects issues #17 thru #41.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.