The Avengers, #35 Regular Edition
Published: December 1966
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Issue Contents:
The Light That Failed
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Living Laser (mainstream Universe)
- Arthur Parks (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Don Heck
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
The Captain America figure on the cover is a Kirby/Giacoia stat from the Captain America story in Tales of Suspense (Marvel, 1959 Series) #84, page 9, panel 1.
"U.S. government surplus"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for government surplus items.
The Light That Failed!
Characters
- Black Widow (mainstream Universe)
- Natasha Romanoff (mainstream Universe)
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Lucy Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Bill Foster (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Manuel Hidalgo (mainstream Universe)
- Living Laser (mainstream Universe)
- Arthur Parks (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Ultrana (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
- Carlos Gormaz
- Rodrigo Valdez
- Juan
- Costa Verde dictator
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Don Heck
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Roy Thomas has explained that he wrote this script after it was handed to him in pencil form, already plotted by Lee and (likely) Heck.
"More Marvel masterpieces…"
Characters
- Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
- Electro [Max Dillon]
- Thor
- Odin
- Loki
- Paste-Pot Pete
- The Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]
- The Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic
- Invisible Girl
- Human Torch
- The Thing]
- Wyatt Wingfoot
- Doctor Doom
- Captain America
- Red Skull
Credits
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Pencils: Paul Reinman
- Inks: Dick Ayers
- Inks: Steve Ditko
- Inks: Don Heck
- Inks: Paul Reinman
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Letters: Sam Rosen
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Between story pages 4 and 5. Promos for Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #6;The Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1963 series) #58, and Fantasy Masterpieces (Marvel. 1966 series) #6 using reprints of their covers and advertised as “now on sale.â€
"Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time"
Story Notes
Ad, with response coupon, from Grit Publishing Co. located between story pages 4 and 5 on top half of page.
"Be a super spy"
Characters
- Napoleon Solo (photo of Robert Vaughn)
- Ilya Kuryakin (photo of David McCallum)
- femme fatale
Story Notes
Ad, with order coupon, from Hidden Devices, located between tory pages 4 and 5, on lower half of page.
Hi-Power Binoculars
"See up to 18 miles"
Story Notes
Ad, with response coupon, from Bruce Sales Co. located between story pages 8 and 9 on top half of the page.
Magic Collection
"Mystify your friends! Baffle your family! You’ll astonish them all! 250 magic tricks revealed"
Story Notes
Ad, with response coupon, from Magic Collection, located between story pages 8 and 9 on lower half of page.
War Books
Story Notes
Ad, with order coupons, for war books from Ballantine Books, located between story pages 13 and 14.
Shop By Mail; Stamps (1)
"Live pet seahorses $1"
Story Notes
A series of thumbnail advertisements, located between story pages 16 and 17.
"60,000 candlepower long distance land & sea beam lights"
Story Notes
Ad for long distance flashlights, "X-Ray" specs, and other novelties sold by Standard American Suppliers, Inc. Located on upper half of page.
"Now… fear no man! Don’t be bullied!"
Story Notes
Ad for Master System of oriental fighting arts from Precise Publications, on lower half of page.
Pulse-Pounding Pronouncements, Passionately Philosophical, Preposterously Profound, and Particularly Prepared for Permanent Oblivion!
Characters
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Includes: Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; list of 26 M.M.M.S. members, and illustration of Captain America.
They're on TV...
Characters
- Thor
- Captain America
- Sub-Mariner
- Hulk
- Iron Man
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby (uncertain)
Story Notes
Illustrated promo for Marvel Super-Heroes television show. Features list of television stations featuring the program. Located on top half of page.
"Marvel super-hero T-shirts"
Story Notes
Promo of ten different Marvel hero t-shirts ($1.60 each), two sweatshirts (Hulk and Thing) ($3.15 each); and Marvel Stationery Kit ($1.00) all available by mail-in coupon from Marvel Comics Group, 625 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10022. On lower half of page.
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas (uncertain)
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Inks: Don Heck
Story Notes
Letters from Dwight Heil, Perry Turner, Calvin Pate, Alan Harvey, Jo Ann Mortimer, Daniel Drew, Greg Kishel, and Dave Cockrum (future comics artist). Includes The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #32, page 5, 4th panel, and page 16, 6th panel.
"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"
Story Notes
Ad for the Academy for Home Study.
"American Basic Science Club’s master lab... a home science lab and course"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for science kits.
"Attention all super-hero fans— here are the new Aurora hobby kits you’ve been waiting for!"
Characters
- Spider-Man
- Kraven
- Hulk
- Captain America
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: John Romita (uncertain)
Story Notes
Back cover. Advertisement for Aurora Hobby Kits for Spider-Man (Kit No. 447), Hulk, and Captain America.