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Issue: The Avengers #73
Publication Date: February 1970
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Issues: #73 of 402 Issues (913 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Magazine Management Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/16/1969
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.15 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1970 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress with a correction factor of plus 28 days.
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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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Disclose Reprinted In15
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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The Sons of the Serpent Strike!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Avengers [Black Panther [T'Challa]; Goliath [Clint Barton]; Vision; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne-Pym]; Yellowjacket [Henry Pym]]; Monica Lynne
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Super Action #34 [Direct] published August 1981
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. Los Vengadores: La Batalla por La Tierra #[nn] published February 2013
In Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #111 published November 1975
as The Sons of the Serpent Strike! [Illustration on Cover, Front]with added Conan image
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #73 published July 1982
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #4 [unnamed variant] published January 2004
as The Sons of the Serpent Strike! [Avengers #73] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #8 [Regular Edition] published December 2008
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Arnold Schwarzenegger (photo); Joe Weider (photo)
First Line: I put 2 full inches on my arms - 3 inches on my chest and trimmed 4 inches off my waist in just 7 weeks...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for the "Weider System" of body building.
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The Sting of the Serpent

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Avengers [Black Panther [T'Challa]; Goliath [Clint Barton]; Vision; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne-Pym]; Yellowjacket [Henry Pym]]; Monica Lynne (introduction); Dan Dunn; Montague Hale; Supreme Serpent; Bill Foster (flashback)
First Line: We who wear the Serpent's robes are the destined masters of America!
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Super Action #34 [Direct] published August 1981
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. Los Vengadores: La Batalla por La Tierra #[nn] published February 2013
In Issue: FlagAvengers Epic Collection #4 published January 2015
In Content Item: FlagJungle Action #13 [unnamed variant] published January 1975
as Black Panther Artistry [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]1 p. only
In Content Item: FlagLos Vengadores #73 published July 1982
as La Mordedura de la Serpiente [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Avengers #4 [unnamed variant] published January 2004
as The Sting of the Serpent [Avengers #73] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Avengers #8 [Regular Edition] published December 2008
as The Sting of the Serpent [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Spotlighting the Black Panther vs. the Sons of the Serpent. Continued next issue. The Black Panther gets more emphasis in the next few issues, including a romantic interest (Monica Lynne) and an American alter ego, Luke Charles. Per Roy Thomas in the letters page of X-Men #61, Sam Grainger colored many of his Avengers inked stories. The letters page of Avengers #77 reveals that Herb Trimpe penciled page 4.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Conversation piece...collector’s item...puzzle the amazing penny in-a bottle
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a penny in a miniature bottle. Between story pages 3 and 4.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ? (background color)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.4
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 6 and 7, on top half of page.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvelmania
First Line: Exciting new club Marvelmania International
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Pages: 0.6
Disclose Notes: Ad for Marvelmania International membership kit, on lower half of page, between story pages 6 and 7.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Official NFL Helmets
First Line: 50th anniversary special bonus offer official NFL helmets 4 for only $1
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for miniature NFL helmets.
Between story pages 6 and 7.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Build a whole “Matchbox” car city in your room.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for display units for Matchbox toy cars, on top half of page, between story pages 9 and 10.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement to sell Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co, located between story pages 9 and 10 on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field. Located between story pages 15 and 16, on top half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: We buy & sell comic books
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail ads for stamps, back-issue comic books, and novelty items, located between story pages 15 and 16 on lower half of page.
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Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background & lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: $100,000 reward!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail ads for stamps, back-issue comic books, and novelty items, located between story pages 18 and 19.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Ugly broken nails!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail ads for stamps, back-issue comic books, and novelty items, located between story pages 18 and 19.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Incredible items and inconceivable info of inestimable importance!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Stan's Soapbox; Items; Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #75 house ad.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Theodore Audel & Co.
First Line: Audel skill-building practical guides
Synopsis: Various guides and instruction manuals available by mail-order.
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Avengers [Black Panther [T'Challa]; Vision; Yellowjacket [Henry Pym]]; Invaders [Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from Jeffrey Morgen, Eric Harrison, David Hench, Jonathan Hazell, Esau Simmons, and Kimberly Bartholomew. Includes “Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.”
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: 204pc. Revolutionary War soldiers set
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for plastic toy soldiers.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for the Academy for Home Study.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Do you have art talent worth developing?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.

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