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The Avengers, #28 British

Published: May 1966

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The Avengers #28

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Issue Contents:
Among Us Walks... a Goliath!
1 page superhero
Characters
Credits
Story 1 1 page

"Exclusive fun products by mail"

Story Notes

Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of novelty items.

Among Us Walks... a Goliath!
Story 2 20 pages superhero

"Returning to their headquarters after having foiled Attuma's plan to conquer mankind, the weary Avengers are surprised to hear an urgent summons..."

Storyline

Giant-Man returns to the line-up, but with a new name, Goliath, and a more limited size-changing power.

Characters
Credits
Story 3 1 page

"More Marvel masterpieces..."

Characters
  • Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic
  • the Thing
  • Invisible Girl]
  • Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
  • Professor Stromm
Credits
Story Notes

House ad for Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #51 and Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #37. The ad is located between story pages 4 and 5 on the upper half of the page.

Story 4 1 page

"And don't miss this spectacular!!!"

Characters
  • Spider-Man
  • Daredevil
Story Notes

House ad for Daredevil (Marvel, 1964 series) #16. The ad is located between story pages 4 and 5 on the lower half of the page.

U.S. Gov't Surplus
Story 5 1 page

"Hundreds of items for as little as 2¢ and 3¢ on the dollar direct by mail!"

Story Notes

Ad for government surplus items: parachutes, boats, tents, machetes, etc. Between story pages 4 and 5, on top half of page.

Polaris Nuclear Sub
Story 6 1 page
Story Notes

Ad for a (cardboard) sub over 7 feet long, big enough for 2 kids. Between story pages 4 and 5, on lower half of page.

Look, Fellows!
Story 7 1 page
Story Notes

Recruitment ad for sales people for Grit newspaper, between story pages 8 and 9.

Story 8 1 page

"Save 1/2 on “new sound” electronic accordions"

Storyline

Send in coupon for free catalog of electronic accordions.

Story Notes

Between story pages 13 and 14, on top half of page. Sold by Accordion Corp. of America.

Story 9 1 page

"Start your own business!"

Story Notes

Ad for electronic appliance repair training from Christy Trades School, Inc. between story pages 13 and 14, on lower half of page.

Story 10 1 page

"Now…fear no man! Don’t be bullied!"

Story Notes

Ad for Master System of oriental fighting arts from Precise Publications. Appears between story pages 16 and 17, on top half of page.

Hypno-Coin
Story 11 1 page
Story Notes

Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on lower half of page between story pages 16 and 17.

Shop By Mail (1)
Story 12 1 page

"Live seahorses $1 each"

Story Notes

Thumbnail advertisements for a range of products. Appears between story pages 16 and 17.

Stamps; Shop By Mail (1)
Story 13 1 page

"Stamp collecting outfit"

Story Notes

Thumbnail advertisements for a range of products.

Story 14 1 page

"Greater, groovier, goofier goodies than ever, gathered from the four corners of Marveldom!"

Credits
Story Notes

Includes: How About That!; Items; Didja Know?; Strictly Personal; The Wrap-Up; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!

Story 15 1 page

"You've gotta help us!"

Characters
Story Notes

Ad for a Hulk sweatshirt and M.M.M.S. items.

Story 16 2 pages

"Dear Stan, I just finished reading Avengers #24 and I must say your stories are getting better all the time."

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Letters from Mrs. Douglas Kortte, Richard Ranieri, Tom Dietz, James D. Grosbach, Dean Crawford, Alan Patterson, Ann Zimmerman, and Craig Werner; includes M.M.M.S. membership form, next issue blurb, and an illustration from The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #26, page 2, 8th panel.

Story 17 1 page

"Is you hair growing or going?"

Story Notes

Ad for a scalp product to prevent seborrhea. Sold by H. H. Ward & Co., Inc.

Story 18 1 page

"He's looking for people who like to draw"

Characters
  • Albert Dorne
Story Notes

Inside back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.

Story 19 1 page

"Another two-pointer for Jerry West!"

Characters
  • Jerry West
  • Jimmy Brown
  • Babe Ruth
  • Jack Dempsey
  • Johnny Unitas
Story Notes

Back cover. Ad for Aurora hobby kits.