The Avengers, #44 British
Published: September 1967
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Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Black Widow (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Hercules (mainstream Universe)
- Pietro Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Wanda Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Quicksilver (mainstream Universe)
- Red Guardian (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Natasha Romanoff (mainstream Universe)
- Scarlet Witch (mainstream Universe)
- Alexi Shostakov (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
Treasure Chest of Fun
"Throw your voice"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of novelty items.
The Valiant Also Die!
"Hah! To think that one of the accursed Avengers should be captured..."
Storyline
With the Red Guardian as more of the Black Widow's background is shown.
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Black Widow (mainstream Universe)
- General Brushov (mainstream Universe) [Death]
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Hercules (mainstream Universe)
- The Hydra (mainstream Universe)
- Colonel Ling (mainstream Universe) [Death]
- Pietro Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Wanda Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Quicksilver (mainstream Universe)
- Red Guardian (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Natasha Romanoff (mainstream Universe)
- Scarlet Witch (mainstream Universe)
- Alexi Shostakov (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Sam Rosen
"More triumphs for Marvel..!"
Characters
- Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]
- Goliath [Henry Pym]
- Hawkeye [Clint Barton]
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
- Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]
- Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]
- Thor [Donald Blake]
- Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]
- Hercules
- Mandarin
- Enchantress [Amora]
- Executioner [Skurge]
- Living Laser [Arthur Parks]
- Power Man [Erik Josten]
- Swordsman [Jacques Duquesne]
- Daredevil [Matt Murdock]
- Stilt Man
- Electro
- Leap Frog
- Gladiator [Melvin Potter]
- Matador
Credits
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Pencils: John Romita
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: John Romita
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Inks: Mike Esposito (uncertain)
- Inks: George Roussos (uncertain)
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Between story pages 4 and 5. House ad for Avengers Annual (Marvel, 1967 series) #1 and Daredevil Annual (Marvel, 1967 series) #1 showing their covers and advertised as now on sale.
"Baseball fans are crazy about this true-to-life baseball game"
Story Notes
Advertisement for Baseball game from Strat-O-Matic Game Co. Located between story pages 4 and 5.
"Now you can be taller instantly!"
Story Notes
Advertisement for height increasing shoes from The Liftee Company located between story pages 8 and 9 on top half of page.
"Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time for cash profits and free prizes"
Story Notes
Advertisement soliciting boys to sell Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co. located between story pages 8 and 9 on lower half of page.
"Famous name prizes or cash…from Olympic"
Story Notes
Advertisement to sell greeting cards from Olympic Sales Club, Inc. Located between story pages 13 and 14.
Shop By Mail; Stamps (1)
"See everything on your television in thrilling colors!"
Characters
- Charles Atlas (Photograph)
Story Notes
A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products including back-issue comics. Located between story pages 16 and 17.
"Amazing illusory “X-ray†vision instantly!"
Story Notes
Advertisement for X-Ray glasses from Rembrandt Co. Located on top half of page.
"I’ll make you a master of karate"
Story Notes
Advertisement for book on learning Karate. Located on lower half of page.
A Sagacious Smattering of Scuttlebutt, Scoops, and Space-Wasting Small-Talk!
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America
- Hawkeye
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: George Roussos
Story Notes
Includes: Items; Stan's Soapbox; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!, and an illustration from The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #43, page 3, 3rd panel.
"Marvel super-hero T-shirts"
Story Notes
In-house advertisement for T-shirts and sweat shirts from Marvel Comics Group. Located on top half of page.
"Hang loose frantic ones…"
Story Notes
Advertisement for posters and buttons from Super-Heroes Club. Located on lower half of page.
Characters
- Hercules (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: George Roussos
Story Notes
Letters from: Chris Barth, Terry Nielsen, Rick Burns, Tim Thompson, Shirley A. Gorman, Don Markstein, and Steve Smith. Includes M.M.M.S. membership form, and illustration from The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #43, page 14, 2nd panel.
"204pc. Revolutionary War soldiers set"
Credits
- Pencils: Russ Heath
- Inks: Russ Heath
Story Notes
Ad for plastic toy soldiers.
"3 complete fishing outfits"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment.
"Boys, girls, men, women"
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad to earn money by selling greeting cards.