Issue Contents:
The Swordsman Strikes!
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Black Panther (mainstream Universe)
- Jacques Duquesne (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Swordsman (mainstream Universe)
- T'Challa (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Vision (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
- Yellowjacket (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Pencils: John Romita
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Inks: John Romita
- Colors: Marie Severin (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Romita alterations and repositioning of Black Panther and Vision, as seen from the original art, info per Nick Caputo: http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=41566&GSub=5615 Steve Whitaker and Bob Klein credited Sam Grainger with inks.
"Tired of being 'skinny'?"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a weight gain supplement.
Mightier Than the Sword?
"Beware, world! Here comes... the Swordsman!"
Storyline
The Avengers vs. Egghead and the Swordsman.
Characters
- Clint Barton (mainstream Universe)
- Black Panther (mainstream Universe)
- Jacques Duquesne (mainstream Universe)
- Egghead (mainstream Universe)
- Goliath (mainstream Universe)
- Edwin Jarvis (mainstream Universe)
- Hank Pym (mainstream Universe)
- Elihas Starr (mainstream Universe)
- Swordsman (mainstream Universe)
- T'Challa (mainstream Universe)
- Janet Van Dyne (mainstream Universe)
- Vision (mainstream Universe)
- Wasp (mainstream Universe)
- Yellowjacket (mainstream Universe)
- Barney Barton (flashback)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Sam Grainger
- Colors: Sam Grainger (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
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. for a Surprise Packet, between story pages 3 and 4 on top half of page.
"Magic world of surprises & mystery"
Story Notes
Advertisement for miscellaneous gag items, e.g., an exploding fountain pen. Appears on lower half of page, between story pages 3 and 4.
"Two more triumphs for Marvel..!"
Characters
- Nick Fury
- The Super Patriot
- Doctor Strange
Credits
- Pencils: Vince Faletti
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Barry Windsor-Smith
- Inks: Tom Palmer
- Letters: Barry Windsor-Smith (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
House ad for Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD (Marvel, 1968 series) #12 and Doctor Strange (Marvel, 1968 series) #181. Between story pages 6 & 7.
Featuring Marvel Plastic Pillows; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
"It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!"
Characters
- Spider-Man
- Thor
- Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]
Story Notes
Advertisement for Spider-Man and Thor plastic pillows for $1.50 each and the Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit for $1.00 each. Located on lower half of page between story pages 6 and 7.
"Shamed by your English?"
Story Notes
Ad offering free booklet on "How to Gain a Good Command of English" located between story pages 6 and 7.
"Every time you twist the Twister... it can put money in your pocket!"
Story Notes
Ad seeking sales people for The Power Twister, located between story pages 9 and 10.
"Enjoy an exciting, romantic, impressive look anytime!"
Story Notes
Ad for stick-on facial hair from Masculiner Co. On top half of page between story pages 15 and 16.
"Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time"
Story Notes
Advertisement to sell Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co, located between spory pages 15 and 16 on lower half of page.
"Real flying models"
Story Notes
Thumbnail advertisements for various products including novelty items, stamps, and back-issue comic books. Located between story pages 18 and 19.
"A sagacious smattering of space-wasting small-talk!"
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Includes: Stan's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist
Polaris Nuclear Sub
Story Notes
Ad for a (cardboard) sub over 7 feet long, big enough for 2 kids, located on top half of page.
"I’ll make you a master of karate"
Story Notes
Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98. On lower half of page.
Characters
- Black Panther [T'challa]
- Vision
- Ymir
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: John Buscema
- Inks: George Klein
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Letters from Shirley A. Gorman, Paul Marshall, Todd Buchta, Bill Bowers, M. Jablonski, and Bobby Barton; includes Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom and Robert Frost's poem "Fire and Ice" which inspired the title and story in issue # 61.
"Do you have art talent worth developing?"
Story Notes
Ad for the Famous Artists School.
"3 complete fishing outfits"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment.
"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Academy for Home Study.