{"product_id":"the-avengers-1-marvel-uk-comic-magazine-1973","title":"THE AVENGERS #1 [MARVEL UK] COMIC MAGAZINE 1973","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Avengers (Marvel UK, 1973 series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptain America Joins...the Avengers! (The Avengers) — reprint from The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #4 (March 1964)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Origin of Dr. Strange (Dr. Strange) — reprint from Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #115 (December 1963)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard \/ Regular Edition (Weekly)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel Comics Ltd. (Marvel UK)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.06 GBP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Artists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jack Kirby, Dan Adkins, George Roussos, Vince Colletta (adapted cover images)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jack Kirby, George Roussos, Steve Ditko\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stan Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captain America [Steve Rogers], Iron Man [Tony Stark], Thor, Giant-Man [Hank Pym], Wasp [Janet van Dyne], Rick Jones, Namor the Sub-Mariner, Atlanteans, D'Bari alien, Teen Brigade, Doctor Strange, The Ancient One, Baron Mordo, and various supporting characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captain America joining the Avengers (reprint); Doctor Strange origin story (reprint)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the premiere issue of Marvel UK's weekly reprint series \u003cem\u003eThe Avengers\u003c\/em\u003e, launched on 22 September 1973. It reprints \"Captain America Joins...the Avengers!\" from The Avengers #4 (US Marvel, 1964) and the origin of Doctor Strange from Strange Tales #115. Black and white interiors with a colour cover (collage of US images). Standard weekly comic size, saddle-stitched binding. The series ran for 150+ issues and was one of Marvel UK's most successful weekly titles in the 1970s, mixing US reprints with occasional UK material. Part of Marvel UK's expansion into weekly comics aimed at the British market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease check out our other items on eBay. All items come from a smoke free environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHappy to combine shipping...!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur story\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e This is my father's \"The Hoarder's\" private comics, toys, memorabilia and collectables collection he's been amassing for over 65 years. We are guesstimating somewhere in the vicinity of half a million comics + the rest of the collectables, ALL of which are to be sold. While we are somewhat aware of certain acquisitions, there is an abundance of anticipation and excitement of the yet to be discovered, we would love you to join us on our journey which is only just beginning... Follow us @ #comic_collector_aus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSome data courtesy of the Grand Comics Database\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marvel Comics Ltd. (Marvel UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51198326047005,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/4704\/7709\/files\/DAD6D10F-FF44-4ABB-97FD-1D157B66EA80_1_201_a.heic?v=1776903688","url":"https:\/\/comiccollector.com.au\/products\/the-avengers-1-marvel-uk-comic-magazine-1973","provider":"Comic Collector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}