Marvel Comics Group · The Avengers #144 · February 1976 · $0.25 · 32 pages
Grade: F- 5.5
Edited by Marv Wolfman.
Cover by Gil Kane, Dan Adkins, and George Pérez.
This issue features “The Hellcat Cometh!” (17 pages), written by Steve Englehart with art by George Pérez and inks by Mike Esposito. The story introduces Patsy Walker in her superhero identity as Hellcat, marking her transformation from romance comic protagonist to Avengers member. The issue features the full roster of Avengers including Captain America, Iron Man, Beast, Yellowjacket, Wasp, Vision, and Scarlet Witch as they welcome their newest teammate.
This is the first appearance of Hellcat as Patsy Walker's superhero identity, making it a significant Bronze Age key issue that bridges Marvel's romance and superhero publishing lines.
Condition F- 5.5 with moderate wear, minor creasing, solid spine, complete interior, structurally sound, and unrestored.
All grades are assigned by a human collector. We
Marvel Comics Group · The Avengers #144 · February 1976 · $0.25 · 32 pages
Grade: F- 5.5
Edited by Marv Wolfman.
Cover by Gil Kane, Dan Adkins, and George Pérez.
This issue features “The Hellcat Cometh!” (17 pages), written by Steve Englehart with art by George Pérez and inks by Mike Esposito. The story introduces Patsy Walker in her superhero identity as Hellcat, marking her transformation from romance comic protagonist to Avengers member. The issue features the full roster of Avengers including Captain America, Iron Man, Beast, Yellowjacket, Wasp, Vision, and Scarlet Witch as they welcome their newest teammate.
This is the first appearance of Hellcat as Patsy Walker's superhero identity, making it a significant Bronze Age key issue that bridges Marvel's romance and superhero publishing lines.
Condition F- 5.5 with moderate wear, minor creasing, solid spine, complete interior, structurally sound, and unrestored.
All grades are assigned by a human collector. We