🔑 THE AVENGERS #114 [MARVEL COMICS] *MANTIS DEBUTS* 1973 FN+

Series Title: The Avengers (1963 series)

Story Title: Night of the Swordsman

Issue #: 114

Date of Publication: August 1973

Edition: Regular Edition

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Cover Price: 0.20 USD

Cover Artists: John Romita

Artists: Bob Brown, Mike Esposito, Petra Goldberg, Artie Simek

Writers: Steve Englehart

Characters: Scarlet Witch, Vision, Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Panther, Swordsman, Mantis, Lion God, Edwin Jarvis, Crystal, Quicksilver, Goliath, Hawkeye, Hulk, Zzzax

Key Facts: Part of Steve Englehart's run. The Swordsman rejoins the Avengers team after receiving a pardon and introduces his mysterious companion Mantis in her first full appearance. The story features flashbacks to past Avengers events and relationships. The Lion God invades Avengers Headquarters as a threat. Includes internal team dynamics such as Scarlet Witch's romance with Vision and tensions involving Quicksilver. Bronze Age transitional issue that begins building toward the Celestial Madonna saga with Mantis' enigmatic powers and background. Editor: Roy Thomas.

Page Count: 36 pages

Condition: 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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