The Avengers, #2 Regular Edition
Published: November 1963
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"Giant-Man! Thor! Look out!"
Characters
- Don Blake (mainstream Universe)
- Giant-Man (mainstream Universe)
- Iron Man (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Space Phantom (mainstream Universe)
- Tony Stark (mainstream Universe)
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Sol Brodsky
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Brodsky inks per Steve Whitaker, Nick Caputo and Bob Ford. Carl Gafford credited Frank Giacoia and original indexer credited Dick Ayers.
"The world's greatest molder of handsome he-men and champs out of weaklings says..."
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a muscle building system.
The Avengers! Battle... the Space Phantom
"Where is Ant-Man??"
Storyline
The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers. If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth.
Characters
- Ant-Man (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Banner (mainstream Universe)
- Don Blake (mainstream Universe)
- Giant-Man (mainstream Universe)
- Hulk (mainstream Universe)
- Iron Man (mainstream Universe)
- Rick Jones (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Space Phantom (mainstream Universe)
- Tony Stark (mainstream Universe)
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
- Bill Segrist (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Paul Reinman
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Blake Seals
- Script: Jack Kirby
Story Notes
Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group. Hulk quits the Avengers.
"You can have the secret weapon!"
Story Notes
Ad for various books at $1.00 each, starting with "Lightning Ju-Jitsu". Between story pages 6 and 7.
The Amazing Spider-Man #7 (1)
"Another Marvel masterpiece"
Characters
- Peter Parker (mainstream Universe)
- Spider-Man (mainstream Universe)
- Adrian Toomes (mainstream Universe)
- The Vulture (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Steve Ditko
Story Notes
House ad for Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #7 with cover shown and advertised as “now on sale.†Between story pages 6 and 7.
"Will you work Saturday mornings for $5.00 to $20.00 extra?"
Characters
- Mr. Victor Mason (illustration)
Story Notes
Ad to make money by selling shoes. Between story pages 10 and 11.
Hypno-Coin
Story Notes
Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on upper half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
New Accordions — Save up to 1/2
Storyline
Send in coupon for free catalog of electronic accordions.
Story Notes
Ad for Accordion Corp. of America. On lower half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #4 (1)
"Another Marvel masterpiece"
Characters
- Izzy Cohen
- Corporal Dum Dum Dugan (mainstream Universe)
- Sgt. Nick Fury (mainstream Universe)
- Dino Manelli
- Rebel Ralston
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Sol Brodsky
Story Notes
House ad for Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #4 with cover shown and advertised as “now on sale.†Between story pages 13 and 14.
Live Sea Horses!
Story Notes
Three ads for live pets. On top half of page between story pages 17 and 18.
Look! Boys Wanted to Sell Grit
Storyline
Ad solicits boys to sell Grit newspaper.
Story Notes
Occupies lower half of page between story pages 17 and 18.
Next Issue...
"Destined to be one of the most talked-about epics ever presented!"
Characters
- Bruce Banner (mainstream Universe)
- Donald Blake (mainstream Universe)
- Giant-Man (mainstream Universe)
- Hulk (mainstream Universe)
- Iron Man (mainstream Universe)
- Namor (mainstream Universe)
- Thor Odinson (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Tony Stark (mainstream Universe)
- Sub-Mariner (mainstream Universe)
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Sol Brodsky
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Between story pages 17 and 18.
Stamps; Shop by Mail
"Stamp collecting outfit"
Storyline
Ad for stamps and other products.
Story Notes
Between story pages 17 and 18.
"Give me just one evening and I'll teach you to hypnotize easily!"
Story Notes
Ad for hypnotism lessons.
"Boys, girls, men, women"
Story Notes
Ad for the Wallace Brown line of Christmas cards.
"Make $3 to $5 an hour starting soon"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for a home study course teaching radio and television repair.
"He's looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Albert Dorne
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.