The Avengers, #5 Regular Edition
Published: May 1964
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Issue Contents:
The Invasion of the Lava Men!
Characters
- Bruce Banner (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Giant-Man (mainstream Universe)
- Hulk (mainstream Universe)
- Iron Man (mainstream Universe)
- Rick Jones (mainstream Universe)
- Don Blake (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Tony Stark (mainstream Universe)
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
- Basallo (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Sol Brodsky (uncertain)
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Sam Rosen
- Inks: Vince Colletta (uncertain)
Story Notes
Brodsky inks per John Hedegor, Nick Caputo and Steve Whitaker. Carl Gafford credited Frank Giacoia and original indexer credited Dick Ayers. The Official Marvel Index to the Avengers (Marvel, 1994 series) #1 credited Vince Colletta.
"Fill the gaps in your family's education with the amazing Made Simple Self-Teaching Encyclopedia"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for the 25 volume "Made Simple Self-Teaching Encyclopedia." by Cadillac Publishing Co., Inc.
The Invasion of the Lava Men!
Storyline
The Avengers take on their 'hottest' foes yet to save the world.
Characters
- Bruce Banner (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Jane Foster (mainstream Universe)
- Giant-Man (mainstream Universe)
- Hulk (mainstream Universe)
- Iron Man (mainstream Universe)
- Rick Jones (mainstream Universe)
- Don Blake (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Betty Ross (mainstream Universe)
- Thunderbolt Ross (mainstream Universe)
- Tony Stark (mainstream Universe)
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
- Basallo (mainstream Universe)
- Jinku the Witchdoctor (mainstream Universe)
- Molto the Lava Man (mainstream Universe)
- Teen Brigade [unnamed members] (supporting)
- Lava Men [unnamed ones] (antagonists)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Paul Reinman
- Letters: Xenia Pamfil
- Script: Jack Kirby
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
Story Notes
Job number from Tom Lammers and Ger Apeldoorn via the Atlas/Timely discussion group. Character appearances and synopsis from Jason Aydelotte on 11 August 2004.
"Training for big pay made simple!"
Story Notes
Send for free booklet "Make Big Money in Auto Mechanics". Between story pages 6 & 7.
"Boys! Men! My secret new Dynaflex method"
Characters
- Mike Marvel (photo)
Story Notes
Ad for Dynaflex body-building course for $1.98. Also free booklet, “Secrets of Being Attractiveâ€. Between story pages 11 and 12.
"Look! Boys wanted to sell Grit!"
Storyline
Ad soliciting sellers of Grit newspaper.
Story Notes
On top half of page between story pages 14 and 15.
Hypno-Coin
Story Notes
Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on lower half of page between story pages 14 and 15.
"New accordions - save up to 1/2"
Storyline
Send in coupon for free catalog of electronic accordions.
Story Notes
On top half of page between story pages 19 and 20. Sold by Accordion Corp. of America.
Stamps; Shop by Mail
"Holy stamp depicting Christ & cross!!"
Story Notes
Various ads for stamps and other products, on lower half of page, between story pages 19 and 20.
"Two more triumphs for Marvel..!"
Storyline
House ads for Tales of Suspense (Marvel, 1959 series) #53 and Daredevil (Marvel, 1964 series) #1 using reprints of their covers.
Characters
- Iron Man
- Black Widow
- Daredevil
- Fixer
- Foggy Nelson
- Karen Page
- Spider-Man
- Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic
- Invisible Girl
- The Thing
- The Human Torch]
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Bill Everett
- Inks: Sol Brodsky
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Between story pages 19 and 20.
Stamps; Shop by Mail
"Stamp collecting outfit"
Story Notes
Various ads for stamps and other products, between story pages 19 and 20.
All about the.... Avengers
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Letters by Morton Hugues, Roger Gilman, and Alan Weiss.
"Boys! Men! I'll help you master Yubiwaza"
Story Notes
Ad for the Yubiwaza system of self-defense.
"Earn big money"
Story Notes
Ad for the Christy Trades School.
"Make money get prizes with fast selling American seeds"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad to earn money or prizes by selling seeds for the American Seed Company.
"He's looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Albert Dorne
Credits
- Pencils: Space Goat Productions, LLC.
- Inks: Space Goat Productions, LLC.
- Colors: Space Goat Productions, LLC.
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.