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#46
The Avengers, #45 Regular Edition

Published: October 1967

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The Avengers #45

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Issue Contents:
Blitzkrieg in Central Park!
1 page superhero
Characters
Credits
Story 1 1 page

"Boy, have you got it made."

Story Notes

Inside front cover. Ad for Tackle medicated clear gel.

Blitzkrieg in Central Park!
Story 2 20 pages superhero
Storyline

The Avengers vs. the Super-Adaptoid. Hercules becomes an Avenger.

Characters
Credits
Story 3 1 page

"Coin collector specials!"

Story Notes

Between story pages 5 and 6.

Shop by Mail (1)
Story 4 1 page
Story Notes

A series of thumbnail advertisements located between story pages 9 and 10.

Story 5 2 pages

"America’s best TV comics are here.. Saturdays!"

Characters
  • Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic
  • Thing
  • Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
  • Invisible Girl]
  • Spider-Man
  • Casper
  • King Kong
  • George of the Jungle
  • Beatles
Story Notes

Advertisement for the new Saturday morning cartoons on ABC featuring the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Journey to the Center of the Earth, King Kong, George of the Jungle and the Beatles. Located between story pages 13 and 14.

Story 6 1 page

"Win any of these terrific prizes or - take big cash profits!"

Characters
  • Mickey Mantle (photograph)
Story Notes

Between story pages 16 and 17. Recruitment ad for children to sell greetings cards, endorsed by Mickey Mantle.

Hang Loose Frantic Ones... (1)
Story 7 1 page

"Hang loose, frantic ones…"

Story Notes

Advertisement for posters and buttons from Super-Heroes Club. Located between story pages 16 and 17, on top half of page.

Story 8 1 page

"Scarce Lincoln cents sale"

Story Notes

Between story pages 16 and 17, on lower half of page.

Stamps; Shop by Mail (1)
Story 9 1 page

"Stamp collecting outfit"

Story Notes

A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics.

Story 10 1 page

"Welcome to the wonderful world of Marvel madness!"

Credits
Story Notes

Includes: Stan's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!

Story 11 1 page

"More Marvel masterpieces…"

Characters
  • Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
  • The Thing [Ben Grimm]]
  • Doctor Doom
  • Black Panther
  • Inhumans [Medusa
  • Black Bolt
  • Gorgon
  • Karnak
  • Crystal
  • Triton]
  • Psycho-Man
  • Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
  • Wizard [Bentley Wittman]
  • Mysterio [Quentin Beck]
Credits
Story Notes

House ad for Fantastic Four Annual (Marvel, 1963 series) #6 & The Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #5 on top half of page.

Story 12 1 page

"Marvel super-hero T-shirts"

Story Notes

In-house advertisement for T-shirts and sweat shirts from Marvel Comics Group. Located on the lower half of the page.

Story 13 2 pages
Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Letters from Kathryne Ehwald, Fred Reed, Susan Reed, William Modica, David Carey, Craig Kowalski, Janis Williams, Scott Johnson, and Allen Nicholson; includes M.M.M.S. membership form.

Story 14 1 page

"Look, fellows!"

Story Notes

Ad solicits boys to sell Grit magazine.

Story 15 1 page

"Now you can buy Fords, Chevrolets, Dodges below wholesale!!"

Storyline

Ad for discount buying club.

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 16 1 page

"We're looking for people who like to draw"

Characters
  • Norman Rockwell
Story Notes

Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists Schools.