The Avengers #1
Marvel Comics
United States
![Untitled [The Coming of the Avengers!]](/image/114789/page-1-avengers-yaffapage-1977-series-1-untitled-the-coming-of-the.jpg "Untitled [The Coming of the Avengers!]")
- Published
- September 1963
- Page count
- 36
- Cover price
- 0.12 USD
- Colour
- Colour
- Size
- Standard size
- Interior paper
- Newsprint
- Cover stock
- Glossy colour
- Binding
- Saddle-stitched
- Format
- Comic series
- GCD
- www.comics.org/issue/17888
Credits
- Editing
- Stan Lee, Editor
Issue contents
Cover
Untitled
(The Avengers [superhero])
Cover, 1 page
"Loki! Prepare for battle!"
Featuring
- Feature
- The Avengers [superhero]
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- The Avengers [Thor [Thor Odinson; Donald Blake]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Ant-Man [Henry Pym]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Loki [Loki Laufeyson]
Credits
- Writing
- Stan Lee, scripter
- Art
- Jack Kirby, penciller
- Dick Ayers, inker
- Colours
- Stan Goldberg, colourist
- Text
- Artie Simek, letterer (cover lettering and logo design)
- Sol Brodsky, letterer (logo design)
Reprint history
- Also printed
-
The Avengers (Newton, 1975 series) #1 ([28 June 1975]) — Untitled
-
Son of Origins of Marvel Comics (Simon and Schuster, 1975 series) (1975) — Untitled
-
The Avengers (Yaffa/Page, 1977 series) #1 ([September 1977?]) — Untitled [The Coming of the Avengers!]
-
Son of Origins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition (Marvel, 1997 series) (November 1997) — The Avengers #1
-
The 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time (Marvel, 2001 series) #2 (December 2001) — Cover to Avengers #1
- Printed in
- in Avengers Annual (Marvel, 1967 series) #4 (January 1971)
in Son of Origins of Marvel Comics (Simon and Schuster, 1975 series) #nn (1975)
in Marvel Masterworks (Marvel, 1987 series) #4
in Son of Origins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition (Marvel, 1997 series) #nn (1997)
in Avengers Classic (Marvel, 2007 series) #1 (August 2007)
in Mitico Thor, Il (Editoriale Corno, 1971 series) #5
in Avengers Log (Marvel, 1994 series) #1
in Avengers: Assemble [Family Dollar Exclusive] (Marvel, 2005 series) #nn - The Avengers Annual (Marvel, 1967 series) #4 (January 1971)
- Il Mitico Thor (Editoriale Corno, 1971 series) #5 (8 Giugno 1971)
- Marvel Masterworks (Marvel, 1987 series) #4 ([September] 1988)
- Avengers Classic (Marvel, 2007 series) #1 (August 2007)
- Avengers 1: The Coming of the Avengers! (Marvel, 2012 series) #[nn] ([April] 2012)
- The Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe (Marvel, 1985 series) #10 (September 1986)
- Los Vengadores (Novedades, 1981 series) #1 (5 de marzo de 1981)
- Avengers Masterworks (Marvel, 1993 series) #1 (October 1993)
- Avengers Log (Marvel, 1994 series) #1 (February 1994)
- The Avengers Omnibus (Marvel, 2012 series) #1 ([February] 2012)
- Essential Avengers (Marvel, 1999 series) #1 ([November] 1999)
- Marvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus (Marvel, 2014 series) #[nn] ([November] 2014)
- Marvel Gold. Los Vengadores: La Llegada de los Vengadores (Panini España, 2015 series) #1 (Febrero 2015)
- Biblioteca Marvel: Los Vengadores (Planeta DeAgostini, 1999 series) #1 (Enero 1999)
- The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #350 (Early August 1992)
- Mystic (L. Miller & Son, 1960 series) #54 (1965)
- Avengers Epic Collection (Marvel, 2013 series) #1 (December 2014)
- Le meilleur des super-héros Marvel (Hachette, 2016 series) #1 (janvier 2016)
- Strange Spécial Origines (Editions Lug, 1981 series) #175 (5 juillet 1984)
- The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection - Classic (Hachette Partworks, 2014 series) #1 (January 2014)
- Die ruhmreichen Rächer (BSV - Williams, 1974 series) #1 ([Januar 1974])
- The Avengers (Newton Comics, 1974 series) #1
- Smash! (IPC, 1966 series) #32 (10 September 1966)
- L'ère des Comics Marvel 1961-1978 (Taschen, 2017 series) #[nn] (2017)
- Marvel Limited: Fantastic Firsts (Marvel, 1994 series) #[nn] (May 1994)
- Avengers: Assemble (Marvel, 2005 series) #[nn] (2005)
- Marvel Classic (Panini France, 2011 series) #1 (février 2011)
- Marvel Milestone Edition: Avengers (Marvel, 1993 series) #1 (September 1993)
- Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers (Marvel, 2009 series) #1 (2009)
- Komikai Micro Comics Ultimate Marvel (Spin Master, 2005 series) #[64]
- Die offizielle Marvel-Comic-Sammlung (Hachette [DE], 2013 series) #1 (März 2015)
- Os Vingadores (Editora Bloch, 1975 series) #1 (novembro 1975)
- Marvel: The First 80 Years (Titan, 2020 series) #[nn] (November 2020)
- Avengers No. 1 (Marvel, 2012 series) #[nn] (April 2012)
- Incredible Hulk Epic Collection (Marvel, 2015 series) #1 ([June] 2016)
- Marvel : Les origines (Panini France, 2002 series) #1 (décembre 2002)
- Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers (Marvel, 2021 series) #1 (4) (2021)
Notes
Logo design credit from Todd Klein via his Facebook page, used with permission.
1"Boys! Men!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Mike Marvel System
- Characters
- Mike Marvel (photo)
Credits
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
Reprint history
- Printed in
- Marvel Milestone Edition: Avengers (Marvel, 1993 series) #1 (September 1993)
Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a muscle building system.
2"The place: Asgard, home of the Norse gods!"
Featuring
- Feature
- The Avengers [superhero]
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- X-337
- Characters
- The Avengers [Thor [Thor Odinson; Donald Blake]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Ant-Man [Henry Pym]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Hulk [Bruce Banner; Mechano]] (introduction, origin); circus ringmaster; lion tamer; trapeze artists; Bobby; Bobby's mother; Charlie; Captain; Jane Foster; Asgardians [Odin]; Teen Brigade [Rick Jones; William "Willie" Bishop]; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]; Loki [Loki Laufeyson]; Silent Ones
Credits
- Writing
- Stan Lee, scripter [credited]
- Art
- Jack Kirby, penciller [credited]
- Dick Ayers, inker [credited]
- Colours
- Stan Goldberg, colourist
- Text
- Sam Rosen, letterer [credited]
Reprint history
- Also printed
-
The Avengers (Horwitz, 1965 series) #1 ([April 1965]) — The Coming of the Avengers!
-
Marvel Tales Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #2 (1965) — The Coming of the Avengers
-
The Avengers (Newton, 1975 series) #1 ([28 June 1975]) — The Coming of the Avengers!
-
Son of Origins of Marvel Comics (Simon and Schuster, 1975 series) (1975) — The Coming of the Avengers
-
Origins of Great Marvel Comics Heroes (Newton, 1975 series) ([1975]) — The Coming of the Avengers!
-
Origins of Great Marvel Comics Heroes (Newton, 1975 series) ([1975])
-
The Avengers (Yaffa/Page, 1977 series) #1 ([September 1977?]) — Untitled [The Coming of the Avengers!]
-
The Avengers (Yaffa/Page, 1977 series) #10 ([1982?]) — Untitled [The Coming of the Avengers!]
-
Son of Origins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition (Marvel, 1997 series) (November 1997) — The Coming of the Avengers
-
The 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time (Marvel, 2001 series) #2 (December 2001) — The Coming of the Avengers!
- Printed in
- Avengers 1: The Coming of the Avengers! (Marvel, 2012 series) #[nn] ([April] 2012)
- Avengers Classic (Marvel, 2007 series) #1 (August 2007)
- Marvel Masterworks (Marvel, 1987 series) #4 ([September] 1988)
- The Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe (Marvel, 1985 series) #10 (September 1986)
- Los Vengadores (Novedades, 1981 series) #1 (5 de marzo de 1981)
- Avengers Masterworks (Marvel, 1993 series) #1 (October 1993)
- Il Mitico Thor (Editoriale Corno, 1971 series) #5 (8 Giugno 1971)
- The Avengers Omnibus (Marvel, 2012 series) #1 ([February] 2012)
- Essential Avengers (Marvel, 1999 series) #1 ([November] 1999)
- Marvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus (Marvel, 2014 series) #[nn] ([November] 2014)
- Avengers Epic Collection (Marvel, 2013 series) #1 (December 2014)
- Biblioteca Marvel: Los Vengadores (Planeta DeAgostini, 1999 series) #1 (Enero 1999)
- Los Vengadores (Ediciones Vértice, 1969 series) #1 (1969)
- Le meilleur des super-héros Marvel (Hachette, 2016 series) #1 (janvier 2016)
- Strange Spécial Origines (Editions Lug, 1981 series) #175 (5 juillet 1984)
- The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection - Classic (Hachette Partworks, 2014 series) #1 (January 2014)
- Die ruhmreichen Rächer (BSV - Williams, 1974 series) #1 ([Januar 1974])
- The Mighty World of Marvel (Marvel UK, 1972 series) #46 (August 18, 1973)
- Os Heróis Mais Poderosos da Marvel (Salvat, 2014 series) #1 (Outubro 2014)
- Eclipso (Arédit-Artima, 1968 series) #15 (août 1971)
- Smash! (IPC, 1966 series) #32 (10 September 1966)
- Smash! (IPC, 1966 series) #31 (3 September 1966)
- Marvel. Официальная коллекция комиксов (Ашет Коллекция [Hachette], 2014 series) #91
- Marvel Limited: Fantastic Firsts (Marvel, 1994 series) #[nn] (May 1994)
- Les Vengeurs Color (Arédit-Artima, 1982 series) #1 (mai 1982)
- Marvel Classic (Panini France, 2011 series) #1 (février 2011)
- Marvel Milestone Edition: Avengers (Marvel, 1993 series) #1 (September 1993)
- Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers (Marvel, 2009 series) #1 (2009)
- Komikai Micro Comics Ultimate Marvel (Spin Master, 2005 series) #[64]
- Die offizielle Marvel-Comic-Sammlung (Hachette [DE], 2013 series) #1 (März 2015)
- Os Vingadores (Editora Bloch, 1975 series) #1 (novembro 1975)
- Avengers No. 1 (Marvel, 2012 series) #[nn] (April 2012)
- Incredible Hulk Epic Collection (Marvel, 2015 series) #1 ([June] 2016)
- Avengers: Assemble (Marvel, 2005 series) #[nn] (2005)
- Marvel : Les origines (Panini France, 2002 series) #1 (décembre 2002)
- De Vergelders (Oberon, 1979 series) #1 (1979)
Synopsis
Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Thor join forces to defeat Loki.
Notes
Job number from reprinting in Sons of Origins of Marvel Comics. Info per Will Murray.
Loki mentions that the "Old Man of the Sea" was based on legends of the Silent Ones, trolls from Asgard.
3"First, the Fantastic Four!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos
- Genre
- War
Credits
- Writing
- Stan Lee, scripter (promo copy)
- Art
- , line art
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , letterer
Notes
House ad for Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #1.
Between story pages 5 and 6.
4"Free with any purchase"
Featuring
- Feature
- Centre Coin Company Catalog
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Advertisement for Centre Coin Company's Lincoln Penny Album.
On top half of page between story pages 5 & 6.
5"Record your voice at home"
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist (background only)
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Advertisement for Honor House Products Corporation's recording equipment on lower half of page between story pages 5 and 6.
6"Curious coins! Odd paper money!"
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist (background and lettering only)
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
Notes
Advertisement for Littleton Coin Company's packet of coins and money on top half of page between story pages 10 and 11.
7"Instant live sea animals"
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Advertisement for Bargain Company's exotic Saskatchewan Brine Shrimp (Sea-Monkeys) on lower half of page between story pages 10 and 11.
8"America's most lovable characters from ...Walt Disney's wonderful world"
Featuring
- Feature
- King-Size Latex Toys
- Characters
- Mickey Mouse; Jiminy Cricket; Dopey; Cinderella; Donald Duck; Sleeping Beauty; Peter Pan; Davy Crockett; Pinocchio: Zorrro
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
Notes
Advertisement for Mother Hubbard's king-size latex toys on top half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
9"Reward $11, 750.00 for this coin!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Best Values Co. Catalog
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist (background and lettering only)
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Advertisement for Best Values Company's 1963 catalog on lower half of page between story pages 13 and 14.
10"On sale now!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Strange Tales Annual
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Writing
- Stan Lee, scripter
- Art
- Jack Kirby, penciller
- Sol Brodsky , inker
- Colours
- Stan Goldberg, colourist
- Text
- , letterer
Notes
House ad for Strange Tales Annual (Marvel, 1962 series) #2, located between story pages 13 and 14.
11"Grog grows own tail"
Featuring
- Feature
- Western World Products
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
Notes
Advertisement for Western World Products product on top half of page between story pages 17 and 18.
12"Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time"
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , photographer
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Advertisement for GRIT Publishing Company's bundle of papers, selling help and prize offers.
Located on lower half of page between story pages 17 and 18.
13"On sale in early July!"
Featuring
- Feature
- The Fantastic Four
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Writing
- Stan Lee, scripter
- Art
- Jack Kirby, penciller
- Dick Ayers, inker
- Colours
- Stan Goldberg, colourist
- Text
- , letterer
Notes
House ad for Fantastic Four Annual (Marvel, 1963 series) #1, located between story pages 17 and 18.
14"Stamp collecting outfit"
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Text
- , typeset
- Editing
- , editor
Synopsis
Ad for stamps and other products.
Notes
Between story pages 17 and 18.
15"Give me just one evening and I'll teach you to hypnotize easily!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Palmer-Jones Publishers
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- Text
- , typeset
Reprint history
- Printed in
- Marvel Milestone Edition: Avengers (Marvel, 1993 series) #1 (September 1993)
Notes
Ad for hypnotism lessons.
16"Amazing new home training plan in auto repairing"
Featuring
- Feature
- Commercial Trades Institute
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- , photographer
- Text
- , typeset
Reprint history
- Printed in
- Marvel Milestone Edition: Avengers (Marvel, 1993 series) #1 (September 1993)
Notes
Ad for a home study course teaching auto mechanics.
17"100 toy soldiers"
Featuring
- Feature
- 100 Toy Soldiers
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , photographer
- Text
- , typeset
Reprint history
- Printed in
- Marvel Milestone Edition: Avengers (Marvel, 1993 series) #1 (September 1993)
Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for toy soldiers, vehicles, vessels and planes.
18"Boys, girls, men, women"
Featuring
- Feature
- Wallace Brown Greeting Cards
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter (ad copy)
- Art
- , line art
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , typeset
Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Wallace Brown line of Christmas cards.
Notes
The on-sale date is the publication date reported in U. S. Copyright Office filings.
Indicia
The indicia for this issue is not recorded. The identified publisher might be an associated or parent company, rather than the specific listed publisher.