🔑 THE AVENGERS #144 [MARVEL COMICS] *HELLYCAT DEBUTS* 1976

Series Title: The Avengers (1963 series)

Story Title: Claws!

Issue #: 144

Date of Publication: February 1976

Edition: Regular Edition

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Cover Price: 0.25 USD

Cover Artists: Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia

Artists: George Pérez, Mike Esposito, Petra Goldberg, Denise Wohl

Writers: Steve Englehart

Characters: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Hellcat, Squadron Supreme, Hyperion, Doctor Spectrum, Golden Archer, Lady Lark, Whizzer, Buzz Baxter, Hugh Jones, Patsy Walker, The Cat

First Appearances: Hellcat (Patsy Walker as superhero)

Key Facts: Part of the Serpent Crown Saga. The Avengers escape imprisonment at Brand Corporation but are pursued. Patsy Walker finds the Cat's costume and becomes Hellcat in her first appearance as the character. She fights alongside the team against the Squadron Supreme. The issue ends with both teams transported to the Squadron's alternate Earth. Bronze Age key issue under Steve Englehart's run, debuting Hellcat (Patsy Walker) as a superhero and featuring the Squadron Supreme in a major crossover element. Editor: Marv Wolfman.

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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