🔑 THE AVENGERS #1 [NEWTON COMICS] AUSTRALIAN MARVEL 1975

Series Title: The Avengers (Newton, 1975 series)

Issue #: 1

Story Title:

• The Coming of the Avengers! (The Avengers) — reprint from The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #1 (September 1963)
• The Origin of Dr. Strange (Dr. Strange) — reprint from Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #115 (December 1963)
• Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic! (Dr. Strange) — reprint from Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #110 (July 1963)

Date of Publication: June 1975

Edition: Standard / Regular Edition (Magazine Size)

Publisher: Newton Comics Pty. Ltd.

Country of Origin: Australia

Language: English

Cover Price: 0.30 AUD

Cover Artists: Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers

Artists: Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, Steve Ditko

Writers: Stan Lee, Steve Ditko

Characters: Thor, Iron Man [Tony Stark], Ant-Man [Hank Pym], Wasp [Janet van Dyne], Hulk [Bruce Banner], Loki, Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange], Baron Mordo, The Ancient One, Nightmare, and various supporting characters

First Appearances: The Avengers team (Thor, Iron Man, Ant-Man, Wasp, Hulk) — reprint from the original US issue

Key Facts: This is the premiere issue of Newton Comics' magazine-size reprint series, published on 28 June 1975. It reprints the landmark origin story "The Coming of the Avengers!" from The Avengers #1 (US Marvel, 1963), in which the team first assembles to defeat Loki. It also includes two classic Dr. Strange origin and early adventure stories from Strange Tales. Black and white interiors with a glossy colour cover. Magazine size, saddle-stitched binding, newsprint interior paper. Part of Australia's 1970s Marvel reprint comics.

Page Count: 44 pages

Condition: Missing poster. Please refer to the accompanying photos for condition, we are amateur graders, all best efforts are taken when indicating a likely grade. Should you require further photos, please contact us. Includes archival bag and board.

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