Issue Contents:
The New Masters of Evil!
Characters
- Aragorn (mainstream Universe)
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- The Black Knight (mainstream Universe)
- Black Panther (mainstream Universe)
- Dave Cannon (mainstream Universe)
- Giant Man (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Bruno Horgan (mainstream Universe)
- Ulysses Klaue (mainstream Universe)
- Klaw (mainstream Universe)
- Chen Lu (mainstream Universe)
- Melter (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Radioactive Man (mainstream Universe)
- T'Challa (mainstream Universe)
- Whirlwind (mainstream Universe)
- Dane Whitman (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: George Klein
- Letters: (uncertain)
"Secret muscle building "tools""
Characters
- Chuck Sipes (photo)
- Dave Draper (photo)
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for body building products.
...And Deliver Us from - - the Masters of Evil!
Storyline
The Avengers fight the new Masters of Evil, this time lead by Ultron, in the guise of the Crimson Cowl.
Characters
- Aragorn (mainstream Universe)
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- The Black Knight (mainstream Universe)
- Black Panther (mainstream Universe)
- Dave Cannon (mainstream Universe)
- Crimson Cowl (mainstream Universe)
- Bill Foster (mainstream Universe)
- Giant Man (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkeye (mainstream Universe)
- Bruno Horgan (mainstream Universe)
- Edwin Jarvis (mainstream Universe)
- Ulysses Klaue (mainstream Universe)
- Klaw (mainstream Universe)
- Chen Lu (mainstream Universe)
- Melter (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Radioactive Man (mainstream Universe)
- T'Challa (mainstream Universe)
- Ultron (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
- Whirlwind (mainstream Universe)
- Dane Whitman (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: George Tuska
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Continued next issue.
"Shamed by your English?"
Story Notes
Ad offering free booklet on "How to Gain a Good Command of English", located between story pages 3 and 4.
Featuring Marvel Super-Heroes T-Shirt; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
"Marvel super-hero T-shirts"
Characters
- Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]
- The Fantastic Four [The Human Torch
- Mr. Fantastic
- Invisible Girl
- The Thing]
- Iron Man
- Thor
- Spider-Man
- The Avengers [Captain America
- Hawkeye
- Scarlet Witch
- Quicksilver]
- The Hulk
Story Notes
In-house advertisement for T-shirts, sweat shirts and The Merry Marvel Marching Society membership kit, from Marvel Comics Group. Located between story pages 6 and 7.
"Baseball fans are crazy about this true-to-life baseball game"
Story Notes
Located between story pages 6 and 7.
Missile Firing Tank
Story Notes
Sold by Honor House Products. Between story pages 9 and 10, on upper half of page.
"We’ll pay you $10,000.00 for this Lincoln penny"
Story Notes
Ad for U.S. coin catalog. Between story pages 9 and 10, on lower half of page.
"You can now become an expert with forbidden Oriental fighting arts"
Story Notes
Ad for martial arts book sent in plain wrapper for $3.98. Between story pages 15 and 16.
Stamps; Shop by Mail (1)
"Okay! Okay! Stop nagging us! Here it is - - an autographed photo of - - Stan (the man) Lee"
Story Notes
Thumbnail classified advertising offering stamps, novelties, and comic books. Between story pages 18 and 19.
"Gangway, world! Marvel's marching on!"
Characters
- Spider-Man
- The Hulk
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
Includes: Stan's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist
"Magic world of surprises & mystery"
Story Notes
Located on upper half of page.
"Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time"
Story Notes
Ad soliciting salespeople for newspaper. Located on lower half of page.
"The greatest event in the history of comic magazines!"
Characters
- Spider-Man
Credits
- Pencils: John Romita
- Inks: John Romita
Story Notes
House ad for the Spectacular Spider-Man (Marvel, 1968 Series) #1 (July 1968), with cover shown (pre-painted version), and advertised as "On Sale Now."
Featuring Not Brand Echh
"Now twice as many pages!"
Characters
- Forbush-Man
- Boney
- Claude
Credits
- Pencils: Marie Severin
- Inks: Marie Severin
Story Notes
House ad for Not Brand Echh (Marvel, 1967 Series) #9 (August 1968), with cover shown, and advertised as "On Sale Now!".
Characters
- Goliath
- Wasp
- Black Panther
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
Story Notes
Includes letters from Don and Maggie Thompson, Lawrence Isaacson, Scott Cupp, and Doug Fratz.
"The most daringly dramatic superhero of all time!"
Characters
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee (uncertain)
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
House ad for the Silver Surfer (Marvel, 1968 series) #1.
"3 complete fishing outfits"
Story Notes
Ad for fishing equipment from Niresk Discount Sales. Inside back cover.
"132pc. Roman soldiers set"
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for toy soldiers.