The Avengers, #71 British
Published: December 1969
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Issue Contents:
The Final Battle!
Characters
- Black Panther (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Jim Hammond (mainstream Universe)
- The Human Torch (mainstream Universe)
- Namor (mainstream Universe)
- The Sub-Mariner (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- T'Challa (mainstream Universe)
- Vision (mainstream Universe)
- Yellowjacket (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Sal Buscema
- Inks: Sam Grainger
- Letters: Sam Rosen
"New catalog of 2000 novelties 10¢"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a catalog from the Johnson Smith Company.
Endgame!
"The Brazier! I must light the Brazier of Truth!"
Storyline
The Avengers are set up against the war-time Captain America (complete with original shield), Human Torch and Sub-Mariner. The Black Knight becomes an Avenger.
Characters
- Aragorn (mainstream Universe)
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- The Black Knight (mainstream Universe)
- The Black Knight (mainstream Universe)
- Black Panther (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Doctor Spectrum (mainstream Universe)
- En Dwi Gast (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- The Grandmaster (mainstream Universe)
- Jim Hammond (mainstream Universe)
- The Human Torch (mainstream Universe)
- Hyperion (mainstream Universe)
- Iron Man (mainstream Universe)
- Kang (Other Earth Universe)
- Namor (mainstream Universe)
- The Sub-Mariner (mainstream Universe)
- Nighthawk (mainstream Universe)
- Don Blake (mainstream Universe)
- Sir Percy (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Princess Ravonna (Other Earth Universe)
- Nathaniel Richards (Other Earth Universe)
- Kyle Richmond (mainstream Universe)
- Billy Roberts (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- James Sanders (mainstream Universe)
- Tony Stark (mainstream Universe)
- T'Challa (mainstream Universe)
- Thor (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Vision (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
- Dane Whitman (mainstream Universe)
- Whizzer (mainstream Universe)
- Yellowjacket (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Sal Buscema
- Inks: Sam Grainger
- Colors: Sam Grainger (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
[The Invaders Annual (Marvel, 1977 series) #1][30573] ([September] 1977) retroactively establishes this story as the first appearance of the Invaders. [30573]: https://www.comics.org/issue/30573/#193355 Per Roy Thomas in the letters page of X-Men # 61, Sam Grainger colored many of his Avengers inked stories.
"Collect coins.. the hobby road to riches"
Characters
- Boy
- girl
Story Notes
Ad, with order coupon, from Hobby Coin Co. on top half of page between story pages 3 and 4.
"These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!"
Storyline
Ad for free "Drafting Career Kit".
Story Notes
Between story pages 3 and 4, on lower half of page.
"A sagacious smattering of somewhat senseless small-talk!"
Characters
- Spider-Man
- Sandman
- Kraven
- Mysterio
- Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]
- Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
- Thing [Ben Grimm]
- Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]]
- Mole Man
Credits
- Script:
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: John Romita
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Inks: John Romita
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Between story pages 6 and 7. Includes Items; Stan's Soapbox; TheMighty Marvel Checklist. The page also promotes the Fantastic Four Annual #7 and the Amazing Spider-Man Annual #6 with images of both covers.
"'Matchbox' jigsaw puzzles."
Story Notes
Ad for jigsaw puzzles featuring images of Matchbox vehicles, located on top half of page, between story pages 6 and 7.
"Get both spending money and free prizes"
Story Notes
Ad for selling Grit by the Grit Publishing Co., on lower half of page between story pages 6 and 7.
"Audel skill-building practical guides"
Story Notes
Ad for books from Audel Practical Guides, between story pages 9 and 10.
"I'll make you a master of karate"
Storyline
Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.
Story Notes
Between story pages 15 and 16, on top half of page.
Shop by Mail; Stamps
"Comic books for sale"
Story Notes
Various ads for stamps, novelty items, and back-issue comic books. Appears between story pages 15 and 16 on lower half of page.
"High School"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for novelty items and back-issue comic books. Appears between story pages 18 and 19.
Shop by Mail
"New protein rinse safely curls, waves hair"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for novelty items and back-issue comic books. Appears between story pages 18 and 19.
"Pick a pair of winners from mighty Marvel!"
Characters
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Sharon Carter (mainstream Universe)
- Silas X. Cragg (mainstream Universe)
- Bart Dietzel (mainstream Universe)
- Nick Fury (mainstream Universe)
- Edwin Jarvis (mainstream Universe)
- Rick Jones (mainstream Universe)
- Man-Brute (mainstream Universe)
- Namor (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Sub-Mariner (mainstream Universe)
- Yellowjacket (mainstream Universe)
- Robert Dietzel
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Pencils: Marie Severin
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Inks: Johnny Craig
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
House ad for Captain America (Marvel, 1968 series) #121 and Sub-Mariner (Marvel, 1968 series) #21, both with covers shown and advertised as "Now On Sale".
"Here's a whole treasure chest of fun"
Story Notes
Ad for novelty items from Honor House Prod. Corp.
Characters
- Avengers [Black Panther [T'Challa]
- Goliath [Clint Barton]
- Thor [Donald Blake]
- Vision
- Yellowjacket [Henry Pym]]
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Sal Buscema
- Inks: Sam Grainger
Story Notes
Letters of comment from readers John Harrison, Brian Bergsettes, Alan Crossley, Janice Gelb, Henry DeLaCruz, and Ken McIntyre. Includes “Knoe Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.â€
"Sorry, we only hire high school graduates."
Story Notes
Ad for the Wayne High School Program.
"Tired of being 'skinny'?"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for a weight gain supplement.
"Do you have art talent worth developing?"
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.