The Avengers, #41 Regular Edition
Published: June 1967
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Issue Contents:
Let Sleeping Dragons Lie!
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Esteban Corazón de Ablo (mainstream Universe)
- Diablo (mainstream Universe)
- Dragon Man (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Pietro Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Wanda Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Quicksilver (mainstream Universe)
- Scarlet Witch (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: George Roussos
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Roussos inks per Nick Caputo. Previous indexer credited Buscema as possible inker.
Treasure Chest of Fun
"Throw your voice"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of novelty items.
Let Sleeping Dragons Lie!
Storyline
Hank Pym has gained possession of the android Dragon Man, who was rendered inert since his last fight with the Fantastic Four. As soon as Pym gets the android in his lab, however, Diablo appears, reactivating the android. Dragon Man conquers the Avengers and takes Goliath and the Wasp captive. Continued next issue.
Characters
- Black Widow (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Colonel Ling (mainstream Universe)
- Natasha Romanoff (mainstream Universe)
- Doctor Yen (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Esteban Corazón de Ablo (mainstream Universe)
- Diablo (mainstream Universe)
- Dragon Man (mainstream Universe)
- Bill Foster (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Hercules (mainstream Universe)
- Human Torch (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Pietro Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Wanda Maximoff (mainstream Universe)
- Mister Fantastic (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Quicksilver (mainstream Universe)
- Reed Richards (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Scarlet Witch (mainstream Universe)
- Johnny Storm (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: Anne Cathrine Knudsen
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Characters added from Dennis Ray's Error Report Email of Feb. 19. 2005.
"More Marvel masterpieces…"
Characters
- Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]
- Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]
- Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
- Thing [Ben Grimm]]
- Sentry 459
- Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
Credits
- Pencils: John Romita
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Mike Esposito (uncertain)
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Inks: John Romita (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Between story pages 4 and 5. House advertisement for Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #64, and Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1965 series) #50, reprinting their covers and advertised as “now on sale.â€
"Fellows! Here’s a swell way to make lots of money and win prizes too!"
Story Notes
Ad for Grit newspaper sales from Grit Publishing Co. Appears on top half of page between story pages 4 and 5.
Order by Mail Specials
Story Notes
On lower half of page between story pages 4 and 5. Sold by Dollar Bargains.
"Now! 30 days of driving on a single tank of gas!"
Story Notes
Between story pages 8 and 9. Ad for G.T. Energy Chambers from American Automative Units Inc., which claims to provide better fuel efficiency for cars.
Coin Collector Specials!
Story Notes
On top half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
"48†talking monster from outer space"
Story Notes
Ad with order coupon on lower half of page between story pages 13 and 14. Sold by Regency Mail Order.
Shop by Mail
"Stamp collecting outfit"
Story Notes
A collection of classified advertising offering stamps, novelties, and comic books, between story pages 16 and 17.
"See with new miracle X-Ray Specs"
Story Notes
Occupies top half of the page. Sold by Standard American Suppliers, Inc.
"I’ll make you a master of karate"
Story Notes
Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98. Occupies lower half of page.
More Mixed-up Madness from Marvel’s Mighty Masters of Mysticism, Magnificence, and Misinformation!
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Includes: Items!; Stan's Soapbox!; The Wrap-Up; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; house ad for Not Brand Echh title.
"Marvel super-hero T-shirts"
Story Notes
In-house advertisement for T-shirts and sweat shirts from Marvel Comics Group. Located on the top half of the page.
"Hang loose, frantic ones…"
Story Notes
Advertisement for posters and buttons from Super-Heroes Club. Located on lower half of page.
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Black Widow (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Hercules (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Natasha Romanoff (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: George Roussos
Story Notes
Letters from Christopher Dougherty, John Hiltz, Judy Axelrod, L. J. Johnson, Richard Drillich, Kenneth Bates, and Steven Risser. Includes illustration from The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #38 and #39 (Hawkeye).
"Let me show you too, how to make yourself astronaut-tough"
Characters
- Ben Rebhuhn (photo)
Story Notes
Ad for a body building program.
"3 complete fishing outfits"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment.
"We're looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Norman Rockwell
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.