The Avengers, #25 Regular Edition
Published: February 1966
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Enter... Dr. Doom!
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Doctor Doom (mainstream Universe)
- Victor Von Doom (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Pietro Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Wanda Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Quicksilver (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Scarlet Witch (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Dick Ayers
- Colors: Stan Goldberg
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Disputed inker credit--Dick Ayers per Nick Caputo, Bob Ford, Carl Gafford, The Official Marvel Index to the Avengers (Marvel, 1994 series) #1, and the original indexer; Vince Colletta per Steve Whitaker.
"Polaris Nuclear Sub"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a toy submarine sold by Honor House Products.
Enter... Dr. Doom!
"Four proud, valiant figures scan the evening skies..."
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Doctor Doom (mainstream Universe)
- Victor Von Doom (mainstream Universe)
- Ben Grimm (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Human Torch (mainstream Universe)
- Invisible Girl (mainstream Universe)
- Pietro Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Wanda Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Mister Fantastic (mainstream Universe)
- Pharaoh Rama-Tut (Other Earth Universe) [Flashback]
- Quicksilver (mainstream Universe)
- Nathaniel Richards (Other Earth Universe) [Flashback]
- Reed Richards (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Scarlet Witch (mainstream Universe)
- Susan Storm Richards (mainstream Universe)
- Johnny Storm (mainstream Universe)
- The Thing (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Dick Ayers
- Letters: Sam Rosen
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
"More triumphs for Marvel..!"
Characters
- Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
- Kraven
- Daredevil [Matt Murdock]
- Watcher
- Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic
- Invisible Girl
- Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
- Thing [Ben Grimm]]
- Ka-Zar [Kevin Plunder]
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Inks: John Romita
- Letters: Artie Simek
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Between story pages 4 and 5. House ad for Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #48, Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #34 and Daredevil (Marvel, 1964 series) #13, with covers shown and advertised as “now on sale.â€
Joker’s Special
"10 rib-splitting jokes and foolers $1.98"
Story Notes
Ad for novelty and practical joke items. Between story pages 4 and 5.
"Start your own business!"
Story Notes
Ad for electronic appliance repair training from Christy Trades School, Inc. between story pages 8 and 9. on top half of page.
"Now... fear no man! Don't be bullied! Turn your hands into "explosive" defense mechanism!"
Story Notes
On lower half of page between story pages 8 and 9.
"100 pc. Toy soldiers $1.25"
Story Notes
On top half of page, between story pages 13 and 14.
"Come on, fella grab the chance to make $1 to $5 weekly and win dandy prizes, too"
Story Notes
Ad soliciting sellers of Grit newspaper. On lower half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
Stamps
"U.S. stamps free!"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for stamps, on top half of page between story pages 16 and 17.
"Amazing illusory X-ray vision instantly!"
Story Notes
Advertisement for X-Ray glasses from Slimline Company. Located between story pages 16 and 17, occupying lower half of page.
Shop by Mail
"Study art in spare time"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for novelty items and other products, between story pages 16 and 17.
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. Occupies top half of page.
Hypno-Coin
Story Notes
Advertisement for the Hypno-Coin from Hypnotic Aids Supply Co. located on lower half of page.
"The latest gossip, gags, and gizmos from your Bullpen to you!"
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Includes How About That! Department, Didja Know? Department, Department of Utter Confusion, Strictly Personal, The Wrap-Up, Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members, The Mighty Marvel Checklist, and an M.M.M.S. membership form.
Incredible Hulk Sweat Shirt!
"Sir, would you mind stepping aside?"
Characters
- Bruce Banner (mainstream Universe)
- Doctor Doom (mainstream Universe)
- Victor Von Doom (mainstream Universe)
- Hulk (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Letters: Sam Rosen (uncertain)
Story Notes
Ad for an Incredible Hulk sweat shirt and M.M.M.S. items.
"Dear Stan and Don, I have just finished reading Avengers #22 and am writing to tell you how much I enjoyed it."
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Pietro Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Wanda Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Quicksilver (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Scarlet Witch (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: George Tuska
- Inks: Wally Wood
Story Notes
Letters from Linda Fischer, Richard Schwall, Steve Utley, Bob Spangler, Milton Spivey, Jim Buser, David Hamaker, John P. Morgan, Lynda Leifeld, and Jim Ruszka. Includes illustrations from Tales of Suspense (Marvel, 1959 series) #72.
Record Riot
Story Notes
Ad for ten records containing sixty hit songs.
"American Basic Science Club's Master Lab..."
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad by the American Basic Science Club, Inc.
"Boys! Men! My secret new Dynaflex method"
Characters
- Mike Marvel (photo)
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for a body building program.