The Avengers, #42 British
Published: July 1967
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Issue Contents:
The Plan -- and the Power!
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Esteban Corazón de Ablo (mainstream Universe)
- Diablo (mainstream Universe)
- Dragon Man (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)
- Scarlet Witch (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: George Roussos
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Treasure Chest of Fun
"Throw your voice"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of novelty items.
The Plan -- and the Power!
Characters
- Black Widow (mainstream Universe)
- Colonel Ling (mainstream Universe)
- Natasha Romanoff (mainstream Universe)
- Doctor Yen (mainstream Universe)
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Esteban Corazón de Ablo (mainstream Universe)
- Diablo (mainstream Universe)
- Dragon Man (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Ben Grimm (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Hercules (mainstream Universe)
- Pietro Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Wanda Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Mister Fantastic (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Quicksilver (mainstream Universe)
- Reed Richards (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Scarlet Witch (mainstream Universe)
- The Thing (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: Anne Cathrine Knudsen
- Letters: Blake Seals
Story Notes
Story continued from previous issue.
On Sale Now!
Featuring Not Brand Echh
"'nuff said!"
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Promo ad for Not Brand Echh (Marvel, 1967 series) #1 between story pages 4 and 5.
"Fellows! Here’s a swell way to make lots of money and win prizes too!"
Story Notes
Ad for Grit newspaper sales from Grit Publishing Co. Appears between story pages 4 and 5 on top half of page.
Order by Mail Specials
Story Notes
Between story pages 4 and 5 on lower half of page.
"Now! 30 days of driving on a single tank of gas!"
Story Notes
Between story pages 8 and 9. Ad for G.T. Energy Chambers from American Automotive Units Inc., which claims to provide better fuel efficiency for cars.
Coin Collector Specials!
Story Notes
Between story pages 13 and 14 on top half of page.
Government Surplus
"Buy direct from the Gov't at 2 or 3 cents on the dollar."
Story Notes
Sold by Heller Company. Between story pages 13 and 14 on lower half of the page.
Shop by Mail (1)
"Stamp collecting outfit"
Story Notes
A number of thumbnail advertisements for various products including back issue comics, between story pages 16 and 17.
"See with new miracle X-Ray Specs"
Story Notes
On top half of page. Sold by Standard American Suppliers, Inc.
"I’ll make you a master of karate"
Story Notes
Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98. On lower half of page.
Fabulous Facts and Frivolous Fables for Frantic Fans, Faithful Friends, and Fiendish Foes!
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Includes: Bombshell!; Special!; TV Time!; MMMS Madness!; Stan's Soapbox!; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!; house ad for Not Brand Echh (Marvel, 1967 series) #1.
"Marvel super-hero T-shirts"
Story Notes
In-house advertisement for T-shirts, sweat shirts, and stationery from Marvel Comics Group on top half of page with order forms.
"Hang loose, frantic ones…"
Story Notes
Advertisement for posters and buttons from Super-Heroes Club on lower half of page.
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Hammerhead
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Hercules (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas (uncertain)
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: George Roussos
Story Notes
Letters from Gaspar Masana, Charlie Sommer, Bruce Meyer, Jim Pearson, Darryl James, Patrick Janson, and Carlos Pacheco. Includes illustrations from The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #39, page 7, 6th panel (Hawkeye), page 10, 2nd panel (Wasp), page 11, 1st panel (Goliath), and page 18, 4th panel (Hercules).
"Let me show you too, how to make yourself astronaut-tough"
Characters
- Ben Rebhuhn (photo)
Story Notes
Ad for a body building program.
"3 complete fishing outfits"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment.
"We're looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Norman Rockwell
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.