🔑 THE AVENGERS #133 [MARVEL COMICS] *VISION/MANTIS ORIGINS* 1975 FN+

Series Title: The Avengers (1963 series)

Story Title: Secret of the Hooded One!

Issue #: 133

Date of Publication: March 1975

Edition: Regular Edition

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Cover Price: 0.25 USD

Cover Artists: Gil Kane, Dave Cockrum, Frank Giacoia

Artists: Sal Buscema, Joe Staton, Phil Rachelson, Tom Orzechowski

Writers: Steve Englehart

Characters: Scarlet Witch, Vision, Thor, Iron Man, Mantis, Hawkeye, Agatha Harkness, Immortus, Libra, Human Torch, Swordsman, Skrull

Key Facts: Part 1 of the 4-part origin storyline for Mantis and Vision. The Avengers in Limbo with Immortus learn the mysterious pasts of Vision and Mantis. Libra is revealed as the Hooded One and claims to be Mantis' father. Immortus reveals origins tied to the Kree, including the creation of the Vision from the original Human Torch android and Mantis' connection to the Cotati plant race. Flashbacks include the original Human Torch, Sentinels, Skrulls, and Kree. Key revelations about Mantis' destiny and the team's lineage. Bronze Age pivotal issue under Steve Englehart's run, providing major backstory for Vision and Mantis leading to the Celestial Madonna saga's climax. Editor: Len Wein.

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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