Description: THE AVENGERS #72 (1970) "Did You Hear the One About Scorpio?" Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Nick Fury. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger. Captain America calls a late night meeting at Avengers Mansion! Three New York City officials have been kidnapped in recent days by Scorpio! And the disappearances are connected somehow to SHIELD and Nick Fury! Rick Jones tries to provide some answers at the meeting, but in stunning fashion Scorpio cuts down Rick and the Avengers with one powerful blast from the zodiac key! After the quintet of avengers are taken to Scorpio's hideaway, they come face-to-face with the twelve houses of the Zodiac! And shortly thereafter the no-holds-barred battle begins! The Avengers vs. the Zodiac! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes defeat the celestial super-villains? Perhaps the stars will be aligned for victory! First appearances of the Zodiac, Libra, and Taurus (aka Cornelius Van Lunt). Cameo appearance by Dum Dum Dugan. Flashback cameo by Jake Fury. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Vision, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp. (Notes: Elements of the story from Nick Fury Agent of Shield 15 continue in this issue. The Avengers battle the Zodiac again in Avengers 120. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Keith Pollard.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15. Publisher: MARVEL The condition is GRADE 8.0 Since we value our customers so much, we NEVER use "stock photos". We take the time to photograph or scan each item ourselves so you can buy with confidence! We ship worldwide! Yes, we do offer multiple purchase shipping discounts. Be sure to add yourself to our store eNewsletter. Your privacy is important to us and as such we do not share or sell any customer information! INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS, PLEASE READ: Falsifying customs forms is a crime. All items will be marked as "merchandise" and shall have the exact purchase price. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Price: 50 USD
Location: Vancouver, Washington
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Artist/Writer: Roy Thomas, Sal Buscema, Sam Grainger
Character: Captain America (Steve Rogers), Goliath (Clint Barton), Libra, Scorpio, Taurus, Vision, Wasp, Yellowjacket (Hank Pym), Zodiac
Tradition: US Comics
Cover Artist: Sal Buscema, Sam Grainger
Series Title: The Avengers
Universe: Marvel (MCU)
Grade: 8.0 Very Fine
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Year: 1970
Type: Comic Book
Format: Single Issue
Issue Number: 72
Language: English
Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
Superhero Team: Avengers
Features: First Printing, 1st Edition, Boarded, First Character Appearance, Key Issue
Genre: Action, Adventure, Superheroes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
