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Avengers Volume 1 (1963)
Issues: #1-402, Annual #1-23
Earth's Mightiest Heroes
The original Avengers assemble to face world-shaking threats while learning what it means to work together as a volatile team of powerhouse heroes.
Avengers (1963) #1-20
Once an Avenger...
New recruits, internal rivalries and globe-spanning menaces test what it truly means to call yourself an Avenger.
Avengers (1963) #21-40
The Masters of Evil
Earth's Mightiest Heroes face a ruthless new Masters of Evil even as mutant conflicts and international tensions close in.
Avengers (1963) #41-56; Avengers Annual (1967) #1-2; X-Men (1963) #45; Not Brand Echh (1967) #5, #8
Behold... The Vision
A mysterious android and escalating cosmic threats push the Avengers into some of their most dramatic battles yet.
Avengers (1963) #57-76; Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #17
This Beachhead Earth
The Avengers are drawn into a sprawling conflict that stretches from Earth to the stars as alien empires maneuver for control.
Avengers (1963) #77-97; Incredible Hulk (1968) #140
A Traitor Stalks Among Us
Paranoia and divided loyalties rock the team while they confront dangers that could shatter their hard-won unity.
Avengers (1963) #98-114; Daredevil (1964) #99
The Avengers/Defenders War
Two of Marvel's greatest super-teams are manipulated into an escalating war that spans dimensions and loyalties.
Avengers (1963) #115-128; Giant-Size Avengers (1974) #1; Defenders (1972) #9-11; Captain Marvel (1968) #33; Fantastic Four (1961) #150; Defenders (1972) #8 (material)
Kang War
A time-spanning conqueror turns history itself into a weapon, forcing the Avengers into an all-out war across eras.
Avengers (1963) #129-149; Giant-Size Avengers (1974) #2-4
The Final Threat
Cosmic forces and a ruthless tyrant place Earth in the crosshairs, demanding the Avengers' most desperate stand yet.
Avengers (1963) #150-166; Avengers Annual (1967) #6-7; Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #9; Marvel Two-in-One (1974) Annual #2
The Yesterday Quest
A mystery that touches gods, aliens and the future of one of their own sends the Avengers on a far-reaching quest.
Avengers (1963) #167-188; Avengers Annual (1967) #8-9; Marvel Tales (1964) #100 (material)
The Evil Reborn
The team faces resurgent old enemies and unsettling new powers as their lineup and purpose both begin to shift.
Avengers (1963) #189-209; Avengers Annual (1967) #10; Marvel Premiere (1972) #55; Tales to Astonish (1959) #12 (material)
Court-Martial
A controversial decision sparks a formal trial within the team, putting the Avengers' ethics and leadership on the stand.
Avengers (1963) #210-226; Avengers Annual (1967) #11; Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982) #1-4
Seasons of the Witch
The Scarlet Witch's growing power and personal turmoil intertwine with battles that pull in allies from across the Marvel Universe.
Avengers (1963) #227-237; Avengers Annual (1967) #12; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) Annual #16; Fantastic Four (1961) #256; Doctor Strange (1974) #60; Hawkeye (1983) #1-4
Absolute Vision
As the Vision evolves in unforeseen directions, the Avengers must face the consequences of one of their own thinking on a global scale.
Avengers (1963) #238-254; Avengers Annual (1967) #13
Under Siege
A ruthless new strategy turns the Avengers' home into a battleground and pushes the team to its absolute breaking point.
Avengers (1963) #264-277; Avengers Annual (1967) #15; West Coast Avengers (1985) Annual #1; Alpha Flight (1983) #39
Judgment Day
Global politics, godlike power and old grudges collide as the Avengers face a reckoning that spans teams and nations.
Avengers (1963) #278-285; Avengers Annual (1967) #16; Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) #27 - Emperor Doom; X-Men vs. Avengers (1987) #1-4; West Coast Avengers (1985) Annual #2
Heavy Metal
Mechanical menaces, cosmic puzzles and internal strain keep the team under constant pressure in a period of relentless action.
Avengers (1963) #286-303; Avengers Annual (1967) #17
Acts of Vengeance
A cabal of villains swaps enemies to overwhelm Earth's heroes, forcing the Avengers to adapt to wildly unfamiliar foes.
Avengers (1963) #304-318; Avengers Annual (1967) #18; Avengers West Coast (1985) #53-55
The Crossing Line
An international crisis at sea pulls the Avengers into a tense standoff where diplomacy and super-powers collide.
Avengers (1963) #319-333; Avengers Annual (1967) #19; Captain America (1968) Annual #9 (material); Iron Man (1968) Annual #11 (material); Thor (1966) Annual #15 (material); Avengers West Coast (1985) Annual #5 (material)
The Collection Obsession
A mysterious alien force and a deadly prison break test the Avengers' ability to protect both Earth and their own.
Avengers (1963) #334-344;Avengers Annual (1967) #20; Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) #68 - Avengers: Death Trap - The Vault; Incredible Hulk (1968) Annual #17 (material); Namor the Sub-Mariner (1990) Annual #1 (material); Iron Man (1968) Annual #12 (material); Avengers West Coast (1985) Annual #6 (material)
Operation: Galactic Storm
Caught between warring galactic empires, the Avengers must navigate a cosmic conflict where every choice carries planetary consequences.
Avengers (1963) #345-347; Avengers West Coast (1985) #80-82; Quasar (1989) #32-34; Wonder Man (1991) #7-9; Iron Man (1968) #278-279; Thor (1966) #445-446; Captain America (1968) #401; Captain America (1968) #398-400 (material)
Fear the Reaper
The Grim Reaper and other enemies strike at the Avengers in ways that blur the line between family, team and target.
Avengers (1963) #348-359; Avengers Annual (1967) #21; Captain America (1968) Annual #11 (material); Thor (1966) Annual #17 (material); Fantastic Four (1961) Annual #25 (material)
The Gatherers Strike!
Multiversal enemies with disturbingly familiar faces challenge the Avengers' identity and legacy.
Avengers (1963) #360-366; Avengers Annual (1967) #22; Avengers: Strikefile (1993) #1; Avengers Anniversary Magazine (1993) #1; Avengers: The Terminatrix Objective (1993) #1-4
The Gathering
The complex Gatherers saga escalates as more counterparts and allies converge on a pivotal turning point for the team.
Avengers (1963) #367-377; Avengers Annual (1967) #23; X-Men (1991) #26; Avengers West Coast (1985) #101; Uncanny X-Men (1981) #307; Avengers Log (1994) #1
Taking A.I.M.
A.I.M. and other enemies exploit political tension and shifting alliances while the Avengers confront threats on multiple fronts.
Avengers (1963) #378-388; Marvel Double Feature: Avengers/Giant-Man (1994) #379-382; Vision (1994) #1-4; Captain America (1968) #440-441
Timeslide
Time travel, hidden agendas and a looming crossover catastrophe push the Avengers toward the end of an era.
Avengers (1963) #389-402; Avengers: The Crossing (1995) #1; Avengers: Timeslide (1995) #1; Onslaught: Marvel Universe (1996) #1
Avengers Volume 1 (1963)
Issues: #1-402, Annual #1-23
Earth's Mightiest Heroes
The original Avengers assemble to face world-shaking threats while learning what it means to work together as a volatile team of powerhouse heroes.
Avengers (1963) #1-20
Once an Avenger...
New recruits, internal rivalries and globe-spanning menaces test what it truly means to call yourself an Avenger.
Avengers (1963) #21-40
The Masters of Evil
Earth's Mightiest Heroes face a ruthless new Masters of Evil even as mutant conflicts and international tensions close in.
Avengers (1963) #41-56; Avengers Annual (1967) #1-2; X-Men (1963) #45; Not Brand Echh (1967) #5, #8
Behold... The Vision
A mysterious android and escalating cosmic threats push the Avengers into some of their most dramatic battles yet.
Avengers (1963) #57-76; Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #17
This Beachhead Earth
The Avengers are drawn into a sprawling conflict that stretches from Earth to the stars as alien empires maneuver for control.
Avengers (1963) #77-97; Incredible Hulk (1968) #140
A Traitor Stalks Among Us
Paranoia and divided loyalties rock the team while they confront dangers that could shatter their hard-won unity.
Avengers (1963) #98-114; Daredevil (1964) #99
The Avengers/Defenders War
Two of Marvel's greatest super-teams are manipulated into an escalating war that spans dimensions and loyalties.
Avengers (1963) #115-128; Giant-Size Avengers (1974) #1; Defenders (1972) #9-11; Captain Marvel (1968) #33; Fantastic Four (1961) #150; Defenders (1972) #8 (material)
Kang War
A time-spanning conqueror turns history itself into a weapon, forcing the Avengers into an all-out war across eras.
Avengers (1963) #129-149; Giant-Size Avengers (1974) #2-4
The Final Threat
Cosmic forces and a ruthless tyrant place Earth in the crosshairs, demanding the Avengers' most desperate stand yet.
Avengers (1963) #150-166; Avengers Annual (1967) #6-7; Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #9; Marvel Two-in-One (1974) Annual #2
The Yesterday Quest
A mystery that touches gods, aliens and the future of one of their own sends the Avengers on a far-reaching quest.
Avengers (1963) #167-188; Avengers Annual (1967) #8-9; Marvel Tales (1964) #100 (material)
The Evil Reborn
The team faces resurgent old enemies and unsettling new powers as their lineup and purpose both begin to shift.
Avengers (1963) #189-209; Avengers Annual (1967) #10; Marvel Premiere (1972) #55; Tales to Astonish (1959) #12 (material)
Court-Martial
A controversial decision sparks a formal trial within the team, putting the Avengers' ethics and leadership on the stand.
Avengers (1963) #210-226; Avengers Annual (1967) #11; Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982) #1-4
Seasons of the Witch
The Scarlet Witch's growing power and personal turmoil intertwine with battles that pull in allies from across the Marvel Universe.
Avengers (1963) #227-237; Avengers Annual (1967) #12; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) Annual #16; Fantastic Four (1961) #256; Doctor Strange (1974) #60; Hawkeye (1983) #1-4
Absolute Vision
As the Vision evolves in unforeseen directions, the Avengers must face the consequences of one of their own thinking on a global scale.
Avengers (1963) #238-254; Avengers Annual (1967) #13
Under Siege
A ruthless new strategy turns the Avengers' home into a battleground and pushes the team to its absolute breaking point.
Avengers (1963) #264-277; Avengers Annual (1967) #15; West Coast Avengers (1985) Annual #1; Alpha Flight (1983) #39
Judgment Day
Global politics, godlike power and old grudges collide as the Avengers face a reckoning that spans teams and nations.
Avengers (1963) #278-285; Avengers Annual (1967) #16; Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) #27 - Emperor Doom; X-Men vs. Avengers (1987) #1-4; West Coast Avengers (1985) Annual #2
Heavy Metal
Mechanical menaces, cosmic puzzles and internal strain keep the team under constant pressure in a period of relentless action.
Avengers (1963) #286-303; Avengers Annual (1967) #17
Acts of Vengeance
A cabal of villains swaps enemies to overwhelm Earth's heroes, forcing the Avengers to adapt to wildly unfamiliar foes.
Avengers (1963) #304-318; Avengers Annual (1967) #18; Avengers West Coast (1985) #53-55
The Crossing Line
An international crisis at sea pulls the Avengers into a tense standoff where diplomacy and super-powers collide.
Avengers (1963) #319-333; Avengers Annual (1967) #19; Captain America (1968) Annual #9 (material); Iron Man (1968) Annual #11 (material); Thor (1966) Annual #15 (material); Avengers West Coast (1985) Annual #5 (material)
The Collection Obsession
A mysterious alien force and a deadly prison break test the Avengers' ability to protect both Earth and their own.
Avengers (1963) #334-344;Avengers Annual (1967) #20; Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) #68 - Avengers: Death Trap - The Vault; Incredible Hulk (1968) Annual #17 (material); Namor the Sub-Mariner (1990) Annual #1 (material); Iron Man (1968) Annual #12 (material); Avengers West Coast (1985) Annual #6 (material)
Operation: Galactic Storm
Caught between warring galactic empires, the Avengers must navigate a cosmic conflict where every choice carries planetary consequences.
Avengers (1963) #345-347; Avengers West Coast (1985) #80-82; Quasar (1989) #32-34; Wonder Man (1991) #7-9; Iron Man (1968) #278-279; Thor (1966) #445-446; Captain America (1968) #401; Captain America (1968) #398-400 (material)
Fear the Reaper
The Grim Reaper and other enemies strike at the Avengers in ways that blur the line between family, team and target.
Avengers (1963) #348-359; Avengers Annual (1967) #21; Captain America (1968) Annual #11 (material); Thor (1966) Annual #17 (material); Fantastic Four (1961) Annual #25 (material)
The Gatherers Strike!
Multiversal enemies with disturbingly familiar faces challenge the Avengers' identity and legacy.
Avengers (1963) #360-366; Avengers Annual (1967) #22; Avengers: Strikefile (1993) #1; Avengers Anniversary Magazine (1993) #1; Avengers: The Terminatrix Objective (1993) #1-4
The Gathering
The complex Gatherers saga escalates as more counterparts and allies converge on a pivotal turning point for the team.
Avengers (1963) #367-377; Avengers Annual (1967) #23; X-Men (1991) #26; Avengers West Coast (1985) #101; Uncanny X-Men (1981) #307; Avengers Log (1994) #1
Taking A.I.M.
A.I.M. and other enemies exploit political tension and shifting alliances while the Avengers confront threats on multiple fronts.
Avengers (1963) #378-388; Marvel Double Feature: Avengers/Giant-Man (1994) #379-382; Vision (1994) #1-4; Captain America (1968) #440-441
Timeslide
Time travel, hidden agendas and a looming crossover catastrophe push the Avengers toward the end of an era.
Avengers (1963) #389-402; Avengers: The Crossing (1995) #1; Avengers: Timeslide (1995) #1; Onslaught: Marvel Universe (1996) #1