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The Avengers, #123

Published: May 1974

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Issue Contents:
The Origin of Mantis!

Story Featuring The Avengers

Credits
Vengeance in Viet Nam!

Story Featuring The Avengers

Credits
Story Notes

Part 4 of 5-part Zodiac storyline. Origin of Mantis revealed.

Letter Column Featuring Avengers Assemble!

Credits
Story Notes

Letter from Kim (?), Joe Cicala, Nan Brower

Marvel's Newest! Biggest! Greatest!

"The Thing clobbering the Incredible Hulk?"

"Dear Roy, Steve, & Bob, in the latest AVENGERS (118), the"

Story Notes

Avengers Assemble! (Continued): letters from Kim (?), Joe Cicala, and Nan Brower. Top of page 32.

"Make money get prizes with fast selling American Seeds."

Story Notes

Back cover.

"Cut along dotted line-seal (paste or tape) and mail"

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

"You recieve..."

Story Notes

Ad for two games from Helen of Toy, Co. Page 29.

Hey, Believer! Have We Got a New Kung Fu Mag for You!
Story Notes

Promo for The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu magazine.

"A special introductor offer"

Story Notes

Advertisement for the cosmetics sales kit from Blair division of Chap Stick Co., offering Here's Love Spray Perfume as an incentive. Top of page 28.

Market Place

"Do-it-yourself"

Story Notes

Page of buy by mail ads. Includes a text only, classified ad section titled "Market Place". Page 25.

"Enjoy an exciting, romantic look impressive anytime"

Story Notes

Page of buy by mail ads. Page 24.

"These 3 big drafting kits"

Storyline

Ad for North American School of Drafting.

Story Notes

Bottom of page 21.

"I'll reveal how to discover profits of import"

Story Notes

Top of page 21.

A Few Surprises -- A Smattering of Surmises -- and a Hint About Prizes!

In-House Column Featuring Bullpen Bulletins

Credits
Story Notes

Marvel Value Stamps are a success. Gerry Conway has published a science fiction paperback titled "Mindship." Vicente Alcazar has returned to Spain for a while. Roy's Rostrum highlights Marv Wolfman as associate editor, secretary Carla Joseph; and assistant editors Don McGregor and Doug Moench. Steve Gerber works on the letters pages. Also includes the Mighty Marvel Checklist.

Statement of Ownership
Credits
Story Notes

Bottom fourth of letters page. Statement of Ownership for September 25, 1972. Average paid circulation for last 12 months: 273,204. Issue nearest filing date: 313,028.

"Karate Judo-Jiu-Jitsu-Savate"

Story Notes

Page 13.

"Look, fellows!"

Story Notes

Page 12.

The Big Three
Story Notes

Illustrated ad for bronze collectors' medallion coins with Spider-Man, Hulk, and Conan images. Coins are $2.50 each, with various accessories like key chains, money clips, and belt buckles available separately. Hallmark Minting Service, Southfield, Mich. 48075.

"I'm sick and tired of my job!"

Story Notes

Page 8.

"Never finished high school?"

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Page 5.

Reward!

"$80.00 paid for one of these coins:"

Story Notes

Page of buy by mail ads. Page 4.

"Famous name prizes or cash"

Story Notes

Inside front cover.