Avengers, The (1963)
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Partial origin of the Black Widow
Origin and death of Natasha's husband, the Red Guardian
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Partial origin of the Black Widow
Origin and death of Natasha's husband, the Red Guardian
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Hercules joins the Avengers
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Hercules joins the Avengers
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1st appearance of Whirlwind
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1st appearance of Dane Whitman, becomes the third Black Knight
First solo story featuring Hercules
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1st appearance of Dane Whitman, becomes the third Black Knight
First solo story featuring Hercules
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1st appearance and origin of the third Black Knight, Dane Whitman in armor
1st appearance of Aragorn, the winged steed
[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the title Black Knight: Origins]
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1st appearance and origin of the third Black Knight, Dane Whitman in armor
1st appearance of Aragorn, the winged steed
[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the title Black Knight: Origins]
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1st appearance of Typhon, a Titan from Olympus
Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver quit the Avengers
The concept of a nation designated to mutants is proposed by Magneto to the United Nations
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1st appearance of Typhon, a Titan from Olympus
Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver quit the Avengers
The concept of a nation designated to mutants is proposed by Magneto to the United Nations
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1st cameo appearance of Apollo in mainstream Marvel continuity
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1st cameo appearance of Apollo in mainstream Marvel continuity
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Wal-Mart exclusive, packaged with the Iron Man with Goliath Marvel Universe action figure set
Back cover Hasbro action figure advertisement
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Wal-Mart exclusive, packaged with the Iron Man with Goliath Marvel Universe action figure set
Back cover Hasbro action figure advertisement
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Black Panther joins the Avengers - in Avengers #51, Captain America recommends Black Panther for membership but it is not official until this issue
1st appearance of the Grim Reaper, brother of Wonder Man
[February 2023 - rumored to appear in the Wonder Man Disney+ series with actor Demetrius Grosse to potentially be cast in the role]
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Black Panther joins the Avengers - in Avengers #51, Captain America recommends Black Panther for membership but it is not official until this issue
1st appearance of the Grim Reaper, brother of Wonder Man
[February 2023 - rumored to appear in the Wonder Man Disney+ series with actor Demetrius Grosse to potentially be cast in the role]
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First crossover by the X-Men in the Avengers title
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First crossover by the X-Men in the Avengers title
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1st cameo appearance of Ultron as the Crimson Cowl
New Masters of Evil roster led by Ultron: Whirlwind, Klaw, Melter, Radioactive Man
2nd appearance of Dane Whitman as The Black Knight
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1st cameo appearance of Ultron as the Crimson Cowl
New Masters of Evil roster led by Ultron: Whirlwind, Klaw, Melter, Radioactive Man
2nd appearance of Dane Whitman as The Black Knight
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1st full appearance of Ultron
3rd appearance of Dane Whitman as the Black Knight
[March 2023 - James Spader rumored to reprise the role of Ultron in Armor Wars / August 2024 - Spader confirmed to reprise Ultron in the Vision Disney+ series]
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1st full appearance of Ultron
3rd appearance of Dane Whitman as the Black Knight
[March 2023 - James Spader rumored to reprise the role of Ultron in Armor Wars / August 2024 - Spader confirmed to reprise Ultron in the Vision Disney+ series]
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Origin of Captain America retold
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1st appearance of Vision
2nd appearance of Ultron
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1st appearance of Vision
2nd appearance of Ultron
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2nd appearance and origin of Vision, revealed Wonder Man's brain patterns are preserved in Vision's mind
Vision joins The Avengers
First meeting of Black Panther and Thor, Iron Man
Iconic final page depicts Vision crying with the text '...even an android can cry!'
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2nd appearance and origin of Vision, revealed Wonder Man's brain patterns are preserved in Vision's mind
Vision joins The Avengers
First meeting of Black Panther and Thor, Iron Man
Iconic final page depicts Vision crying with the text '...even an android can cry!'
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Hank Pym becomes Yellowjacket, formerly Goliath
3rd appearance of Vision
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Hank Pym becomes Yellowjacket, formerly Goliath
3rd appearance of Vision
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Marriage of Janet Van Dyne and Hank Pym
First crossover appearance of Doctor Strange in the Avengers title
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Marriage of Janet Van Dyne and Hank Pym
First crossover appearance of Doctor Strange in the Avengers title
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1st appearance of M'Baku, aka Man-Ape, the leader of the White Gorilla Cult
1st appearance of W'Kabi, the second-in-command to T'Challa
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1st appearance of M'Baku, aka Man-Ape, the leader of the White Gorilla Cult
1st appearance of W'Kabi, the second-in-command to T'Challa
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1st appearance of Clint Barton as Goliath, formerly Hawkeye
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1st appearance of Clint Barton as Goliath, formerly Hawkeye
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1st appearance of Barney Barton, Clint's brother who later becomes the villain Trick Shot
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1st appearance of Barney Barton, Clint's brother who later becomes the villain Trick Shot
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Final Avengers issue with a $0.12 cover price
Partial origin of Hawkeye, his adolescence being trained by Swordsman in the carnival
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Final Avengers issue with a $0.12 cover price
Partial origin of Hawkeye, his adolescence being trained by Swordsman in the carnival
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First mention of Adamantium
1st appearance of Ultron-6
1st appearance of Myron MacLain, the scientist who invented Adamantium
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First mention of Adamantium
1st appearance of Ultron-6
1st appearance of Myron MacLain, the scientist who invented Adamantium
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1st cover appearance of Ultron, specifically Ultron-6
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1st cover appearance of Ultron, specifically Ultron-6
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1st appearance of Grandmaster
1st cameo team appearance of Squadron Sinister: Hyperion, Dr. Spectrum, Nighthawk, Whizzer
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1st appearance of Grandmaster
1st cameo team appearance of Squadron Sinister: Hyperion, Dr. Spectrum, Nighthawk, Whizzer
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1st full team appearance and origin of Squadron Sinister: Hyperion, Dr. Spectrum, Nighthawk, Whizzer
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1st full team appearance and origin of Squadron Sinister: Hyperion, Dr. Spectrum, Nighthawk, Whizzer
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Black Knight joins the Avengers
1st unofficial team appearance of the Invaders: Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner - the team becomes official on the final page of Giant-Size Invaders #1
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Black Knight joins the Avengers
1st unofficial team appearance of the Invaders: Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner - the team becomes official on the final page of Giant-Size Invaders #1
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1st team appearance of Zodiac Cartel: Scorpio, Taurus, Libra, Pisces, Gemini, Aries, Capricorn, Leo, Sagittarius, Cancer, Virgo, Aquarius
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1st team appearance of Zodiac Cartel: Scorpio, Taurus, Libra, Pisces, Gemini, Aries, Capricorn, Leo, Sagittarius, Cancer, Virgo, Aquarius
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1st appearance of Monica Lynne, a romantic interest and future ex-fiance of T'Challa
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1st appearance of Monica Lynne, a romantic interest and future ex-fiance of T'Challa
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1st appearance of Arkon, a warrior from an alien planet and an ally to the Avengers
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1st appearance of Arkon, a warrior from an alien planet and an ally to the Avengers
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