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Issue: The Avengers #1
Publication Date: September 1963
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Issues: #1 of 402 Issues (913 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Vista Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 07/02/1963
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: The on-sale date is the publication date reported in U. S. Copyright Office filings.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S.; later standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched (squarebound #200)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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reprinted 10 times as/in other Issues.
reprinted 36 times as Content Items in other Issues.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in 7 other Issues:
FlagMarvel Famous Firsts: 75th Anniversary Masterworks Slipcase Set #2 published September 2014
FlagStan Lee Marvel Treasury Edition #[nn] published January 2016
FlagAvengers: Earth's Mightiest [Heroes] #1 published January 2018
FlagThe Best Marvel Stories by Stan Lee Omnibus #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 2022
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #1 [Fourth Edition] [unnamed variant] published January 2023
FlagMarvel July 1963 Omnibus #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 2023
FlagThe Avengers #[nn] published January 2023 Issue is reprinted as a facsimile edition seprarte from the book.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Loki! Prepare for battle!
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In Issue: FlagMystic #54 published January 1965
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #[1] published November 1997
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #1 published May 2002
In Issue: FlagAvengers: Assemble #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 2005
In Issue: FlagAvengers: I Am an Avenger #[1] published May 2010
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers Annual #4 published January 1971
as THE AVENGERS #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #5 published June 1971
as I Vendicatori [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSon of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published January 1975
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #1 published March 1981
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagThe Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #10 [Direct Edition] published September 1986
as Marvel Saga Classic Cover Gallery [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #4 published September 1988
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #4 published September 1988
as The Avengers #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #350 [Direct Edition] published August 1992
as Avengers Cover Gallery [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAvengers Masterworks #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1993
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagAvengers Masterworks #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1993
as Cover - The Avengers #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers Log #1 [Direct Edition] published February 1994
as A Brief History of the Mighty Avengers [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSon of Origins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition #[nn] published November 1997
as Cover - The Avengers #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #1 [unnamed variant] published November 1999
as The Avengers #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #2 published December 2001
as Cover to Avengers #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAvengers: Assemble [Family Dollar Exclusive] #[nn] published January 2005
as Avengers: Assemble [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover
In Content Item: FlagAvengers: Assemble [Family Dollar Exclusive] #[nn] published January 2005
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAvengers Classic #1 published August 2007
as none [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover; Direct] published January 2012
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover; Direct] published January 2012
as The Avengers #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAvengers 1: The Coming of the Avengers! #[nn] [unnamed variant] published April 2012
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus #[nn] published January 2014
as The Avengers #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The Official Marvel Index to the Avengers (Marvel, 1994 series) #1 listed Sam Rosen as logo designer and Todd Klein lists Sol Brodsky.
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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mike Marvel (photo)
First Line: Boys! Men!
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Pages: 0.9
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a muscle building system.
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Indicia

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.1
Disclose Notes: Indicia. Inside front cover.
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The Coming of the Avengers!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): circus ringmaster; lion tamer; trapeze artists; Bobby; Bobby's mother; unnamed pilot and co-pilot of Flight 738; Silent Ones [unnamed members]; unnamed Asgardians; unnamed trolls
First Line: The place: Asgard, home of the Norse gods!
Synopsis: Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Thor join forces to defeat Loki.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #[1] published November 1997
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #1 published May 2002
In Issue: FlagAvengers: I Am an Avenger #[1] published May 2010
In Issue: FlagMarvel Classic #1 published February 2011
In Issue: FlagAvengers Epic Collection #1 [unnamed variant] published January 2014
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Tales Annual #2 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1965
as The Coming of the Avengers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagIl Mitico Thor #5 published June 1971
as Arrivano...i Vendicatori [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSon of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published January 1975
as The Coming of the Avengers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #1 published March 1981
as ¡El origen de los Vengadores! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #10 [Direct Edition] published September 1986
as Book X: To Stand United! [Story on Interior Page(s)]excerpt
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #4 published September 1988
as The Coming of the Avengers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAvengers Masterworks #1 [unnamed variant] published October 1993
as The Coming of the Avengers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSon of Origins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition #[nn] published November 1997
as The Coming of the Avengers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #1 [unnamed variant] published November 1999
as The Coming of the Avengers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #2 published December 2001
as The Coming of the Avengers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAvengers: Assemble [Family Dollar Exclusive] #[nn] published January 2005
as The Coming of the Avengers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAvengers Classic #1 published August 2007
as The Coming of the Avengers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers Omnibus #1 [Jack Kirby Cover; Direct] published January 2012
as The Coming of the Avengers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAvengers 1: The Coming of the Avengers! #[nn] [unnamed variant] published April 2012
as The Coming of the Avengers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus #[nn] published January 2014
as The Coming of the Avengers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Job Number: X-337
Disclose Notes: Introduction and origin for the team.

Job number from reprinting in Sons of Origins of Marvel Comics. Info per Will Murray.

Loki mentions that the "Old Man of the Sea" was based on legends of the Silent Ones, trolls from Asgard.
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Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #3

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Genres: war
First Line: First, the Fantastic Four!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #1.
Between story pages 5 and 6.
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Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
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First Line: Free with any purchase
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Centre Coin Company's Lincoln Penny Album.

On top half of page between story pages 5 & 6.
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: Record your voice at home
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Honor House Products Corporation's recording equipment on lower half of page between story pages 5 and 6.
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Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: Curious coins! Odd paper money!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Littleton Coin Company's packet of coins and money on top half of page between story pages 10 and 11.
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First Line: Instant live sea animals
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Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Bargain Company's exotic Saskatchewan Brine Shrimp (Sea-Monkeys) on lower half of page between story pages 10 and 11.
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10 King-Size Latex Toys for $1.00

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Character(s): Mickey Mouse; Jiminy Cricket; Dopey; Cinderella; Donald Duck; Sleeping Beauty; Peter Pan; Davy Crockett; Pinocchio: Zorrro
First Line: America's most lovable characters from ...Walt Disney's wonderful world
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Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Mother Hubbard's king-size latex toys on top half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Reward $11, 750.00 for this coin!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Best Values Company's 1963 catalog on lower half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
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Strange Tales Annual #2

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: On sale now!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Strange Tales Annual (Marvel, 1962 series) #2, located between story pages 13 and 14.
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Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: Grog grows own tail
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Western World Products product on top half of page between story pages 17 and 18.
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Inker(s): ? (photographs)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for GRIT Publishing Company's bundle of papers, selling help and prize offers.

Located on lower half of page between story pages 17 and 18.
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Fantastic Four Annual #1

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Letterer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
First Line: On sale in early July!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Fantastic Four Annual (Marvel, 1963 series) #1, located between story pages 17 and 18.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: Stamp collecting outfit
Synopsis: Multiple small ads for stamps and other products.
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Disclose Notes: Between story pages 17 and 18.
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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Give me just one evening and I'll teach you to hypnotize easily!
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Disclose Notes: Ad for hypnotism lessons.
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First Line: Amazing new home training plan in auto repairing
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a home study course teaching auto mechanics.
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100 Toy Soldiers $1.25

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Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for toy soldiers, vehicles, vessels and planes.
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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Boys, girls, men, women If you know just 20 people...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Wallace Brown line of Christmas cards.

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