COMMENTS:A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION crm/ow pgs 1st appearance of the Avengers w/ origin; Loki app.; Jack Kirby cover/art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION crm/ow pgs 1st appearance of the Avengers w/ origin; Loki app.; Jack Kirby cover/art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Avengers #1 debuted in September 1963, with (naturally) the first appearance of the Avengers — as composed of the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Ant-Man, and Wasp. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby had been inspired by the success of DC's Justice League of America and Marvel's own Fantastic Four. The idea paid off with young fans who kept reading as the Hulk departed, Ant-Man became Giant Man, and a revived Captain America joined the team. (Of course, Marvel executives also hoped that fans of one hero would be inspired to look into books featuring fellow Avengers.)
The Avengers was always a popular title, with the first issue considered a top collectible. The series would still grow into something much bigger as the Marvel Cinematic Universe introduced beloved characters under the Avengers banner. The first film was a huge success, following the Avengers #1 template of our heroes taking on Loki. That would culminate with the Avengers and others joining forces against Thanos for 2019's Avengers: Endgame, which remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Today, the MCU continues to be built around the Avengers franchise. Marvel Studios' production slate includes Avengers: Doomsday in 2026 and 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars, with both films making headlines after Robert Downey Jr. joined the cast as Dr. Doom. The enduring popularity of the series continues to revive investors' interest in the original Silver Age comics. With no plans to end the MCU any time soon, copies of The Avengers seem set to remain a sharp investment.
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With the Marvel Cinematic Universe making The Avengers into a billion-dollar movie franchise, fans worldwide now know the superteam as the “Earth’s Mightiest Super-Heroes!” Stan Lee and Jack Kirby brought together many of their up-and-coming creations in one place to make one of the greatest team-up books of all time with Avengers #1. Featuring Thor, Ant-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, Loki, and even the Fantastic Four, this book has more classic characters than you can swing a hammer at! This impressive copy of Avengers #1 earned a 7.0 CGC Universal Grade and has cream/off-white pages. Countless new Avengers fans have been brought into the fold in recent years, due to the MCU, and Avengers #1 is where it all started. This is a mighty book, featuring vibrant Kirby renditions of many of his iconic characters!
Overstreet Guide 2022 F/VF (7.0) value = $8,400
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