December 1974
Marvel Comics Group
$0.25 · 36 pages · Monthly
On Sale: September 17, 1974
Grade: VF+ (8.5)
Edited by Roy Thomas. Published under the “Marvel Comics Group” banner.
Cover pencils by Gil Kane with inks by Dave Cockrum and lettering by Gaspar Saladino. Cover features Vision, Thor, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and the Titanic Three (Titanium Man, Radioactive Man, Crimson Dynamo).
Lead story: “The Reality Problem!” (18 pages).
Written by Steve Englehart. Layouts by Sal Buscema with finished art and inks by Joe Staton. Colors by Bill Mantlo. Letters by Joe Rosen.
The issue includes Vision, Scarlet Witch, Thor (Donald Blake), Iron Man (Tony Stark), Mantis, Swordsman, Hawkeye, Edwin Jarvis, and Agatha Harkness. Antagonists include the Titanic Three and the Slasher (first appearance). First appearance of the Cotati. The story includes the funeral of the Swordsman and is part of the Celestial Madonna storyline.
Back matter includes a 1.75-page “Avengers Assemble!” letters page written by Steve Englehart.
Reprinted in multiple collections including Avengers: The Complete Celestial Madonna Saga and Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers Vol. 14.
Condition VF+ (8.5) with light wear consistent with grade, clean interior, structurally sound, and unrestored.
December 1974
Marvel Comics Group
$0.25 · 36 pages · Monthly
On Sale: September 17, 1974
Grade: VF+ (8.5)
Edited by Roy Thomas. Published under the “Marvel Comics Group” banner.
Cover pencils by Gil Kane with inks by Dave Cockrum and lettering by Gaspar Saladino. Cover features Vision, Thor, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and the Titanic Three (Titanium Man, Radioactive Man, Crimson Dynamo).
Lead story: “The Reality Problem!” (18 pages).
Written by Steve Englehart. Layouts by Sal Buscema with finished art and inks by Joe Staton. Colors by Bill Mantlo. Letters by Joe Rosen.
The issue includes Vision, Scarlet Witch, Thor (Donald Blake), Iron Man (Tony Stark), Mantis, Swordsman, Hawkeye, Edwin Jarvis, and Agatha Harkness. Antagonists include the Titanic Three and the Slasher (first appearance). First appearance of the Cotati. The story includes the funeral of the Swordsman and is part of the Celestial Madonna storyline.
Back matter includes a 1.75-page “Avengers Assemble!” letters page written by Steve Englehart.
Reprinted in multiple collections including Avengers: The Complete Celestial Madonna Saga and Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers Vol. 14.
Condition VF+ (8.5) with light wear consistent with grade, clean interior, structurally sound, and unrestored.
