Issue Contents:
Now, by My Hand, Shall Perish a Villain!
Characters
- Amora (mainstream Universe)
- Baron Zemo (mainstream Universe)
- Black Knight (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Elendil (mainstream Universe)
- Enchantress (mainstream Universe)
- The Executioner (mainstream Universe)
- Nathan Garrett (mainstream Universe)
- Giant-Man (mainstream Universe)
- Bruno Horgan (mainstream Universe)
- Iron Man (mainstream Universe)
- Melter (mainstream Universe)
- Donald Blake (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Skurge (mainstream Universe)
- Tony Stark (mainstream Universe)
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
- Heinrich Zemo (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Chic Stone
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Previous indexer listed Artie Simek as letterist.
"Exclusive fun products by mail"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for various novelty items.
Now, by My Hand, Shall Die a Villain!
"At last!"
Storyline
The Avengers battle the Masters of Evil in New York while Captain America trails Zemo to his jungle hideout where the villain has imprisoned Rick Jones. Zemo tries to bring down an avalanche on Cap but the villain is killed instead and the death of Bucky Barnes is finally avenged.
Characters
- Amora (mainstream Universe)
- Baron Zemo (mainstream Universe) [Death]
- Black Knight (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Elendil (mainstream Universe)
- Enchantress (mainstream Universe)
- The Executioner (mainstream Universe)
- Nathan Garrett (mainstream Universe)
- Giant-Man (mainstream Universe)
- Franz Gruber (mainstream Universe)
- Bruno Horgan (mainstream Universe)
- Iron Man (mainstream Universe)
- Rick Jones (mainstream Universe)
- Erik Josten (mainstream Universe)
- Melter (mainstream Universe)
- Donald Blake (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Skurge (mainstream Universe)
- Tony Stark (mainstream Universe)
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
- Heinrich Zemo (mainstream Universe)
- Zemo's mercenaries [unnamed ones]
- Zemo's slaves [unnamed ones]
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Jean-Luc Marty
- Letters: Artie Simek
- Script: Jack Kirby
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
"4 more Marvel masterpieces!"
Characters
- Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic
- The Thing
- Invisible Girl
- The Human Torch]
- The Frightful Four [Wizard
- Thapster
- Sandman
- Medusa]
- Spider-Man
- The Vulture
- Loki
- Thor
- Absorbing Man
- Hulk
- Giant-Man
- The Hidden Man
Credits
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Sol Brodsky (uncertain)
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Chic Stone
- Inks: Sol Brodsky (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Between story pages 4 and 5. Promos for Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #38, The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #24, Journey into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #115, and Tales to Astonish (Marvel, 1959 series) #67 using reprints of their covers and advertised as “on sale now.â€
"Are you proud of your paycheck?"
Story Notes
Ad for the Commercial Trades Institute, between story pages 4 and 5.
Treasure Chest of Fun
"Throw your voice"
Story Notes
Ad for various novelty items starting with "Throw Your Voice". Between story pages 8 and 9.
U.S. Gov't Surplus
"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 13 and 14 on top half of page.
"Start your own business!"
Story Notes
Send for electronic appliance repair training information from Christy Trades School, Inc. On lower half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
"225 stamps for only 10¢"
Storyline
Thumbnail ads for a range of products.
Story Notes
On top half of page, between story pages 16 and 17.
"Look! Boys wanted to sell Grit"
Storyline
Ad soliciting sellers of Grit newspaper.
Story Notes
On lower half of page between story pages16 and 17.
"Aim for the space team"
Storyline
Thumbnail ads for a range of products.
Story Notes
Between story pages 16 and 17.
"Hatch and grow live sea-monkeys"
Storyline
Ad for sea-circus aquarium and brine shrimp (sea-monkeys) for only $1.
Story Notes
Located on the top half of the page.
"Grow 2 living monsters in your own room"
Story Notes
Ad for "hair-raising" monsters. The ad is located on the lower half of the page.
"More triumphs for Marvel..!"
Characters
- Sgt. Nick Fury
- The Howling Commandos [Corporal Dum Dum Dugan
- Robert Ralston [Rebel Ralston]
- Izzy Cohen
- Percival Pinkerton
- Dino Manelli
- Gabe Jones]
- The Thing
- Human Torch
- Prof. Jack
- Doctor Strange
- Baron Mordo
- Captain America
- Bucky Barnes
- Red Skull
- Iron Man
- Weasel Wills [as Iron Man]
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Chic Stone
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
House advertisement for Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #17, Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #132, and Tales of Suspense (Marvel, 1959 series) #65, using reprints of their covers and advertised as “now on sale.â€
The Merry Marvel Marching Society
Story Notes
House advertisement for The M.M.M.S. and a subscription coupon, on top portion of page.
Another Marvel Masterpiece...
Characters
- Daredevil
- Namor, the Sub-Mariner
Credits
- Pencils: Wally Wood
- Inks: Wally Wood
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
House advertisement for Daredevil (Marvel, 1964 series) #7 using a reprint of its cover, on lower portion of page.
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Letters from Wayne Voce, Donna Diane, Robert Fall, Jim Dee, Gary Thorne, Jim Coveleski, Neil Lindenbaum, Frank Stokes, Alan Mann, and Kent Thomas; includes The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
"Make $5.00 to $20.00 a week extra operating this "Saturday morning shoe store""
Story Notes
Ad to earn money by selling shoes.
"Boys! Men! I'll help you master Yubiwaza"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for the Yubiwaza system of martial arts.
"He’s looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Albert Dorne
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.