Avengers

Avengers (1963) #1

First Appearance: Avengers (founding team)

First appearance of the Avengers — Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man, and Wasp unite for the first time. Written by Stan Lee with art by Jack Kirby. One of the most important team debut issues in Marvel history.

Avengers Annual (1967) #10

First Appearance: Rogue (Anna Marie)

First appearance of Rogue, the mutant with the power to absorb the memories, personality, and abilities of anyone she touches. Written by Chris Claremont with art by Michael Golden. A major Bronze Age X-Men key.

Avengers Annual Facsimile Edition (2024) #10

First Appearance: Rogue (Anna Marie)

Facsimile edition of Avengers Annual #10, the first appearance of Rogue.

Avengers (1963) #55

First Appearance: Ultron — first full appearance

The first full appearance of Ultron, Marvel's most dangerous robotic villain. Created by Hank Pym, Ultron becomes one of the Avengers' greatest recurring enemies. A major Silver Age key — Ultron's profile has risen enormously with the MCU Age of Ultron film.

Avengers (1963) #57

First Appearance: Vision (The Vision) — first appearance

The first appearance of the Vision, the synthezoid Avenger created by Ultron. Written by Roy Thomas with art by John Buscema. One of the most important Silver Age keys — Vision's story of becoming human and finding love with the Scarlet Witch is one of Marvel's greatest. High-grade copies command strong prices.

Daredevil (1964) #131

First Appearance: Bullseye — first appearance

The first appearance of Bullseye, one of Marvel's most dangerous and iconic assassins. Bullseye would go on to kill both Elektra and Karen Page — two of the most shocking deaths in Daredevil history. A key Bronze Age issue whose value has grown alongside Daredevil's critical prestige and the Netflix/Disney+ adaptations.

Avengers (1963) #181

First Appearance: Scott Lang (Ant-Man II) — first appearance

The first appearance of Scott Lang, the second Ant-Man, who steals the Ant-Man suit to save his daughter. Scott Lang's story was adapted into the MCU Ant-Man film franchise. A key Bronze Age issue that has gained significant collector attention since the films.

Avengers (1963) #195

First Appearance: Taskmaster — first cameo

The first cameo appearance of Taskmaster, the villain with the power to photographically mimic any fighter's moves. A key Bronze Age issue — Taskmaster appeared prominently in the MCU Black Widow film, driving collector interest significantly.

Avengers (1963) #196

First Appearance: Taskmaster — first full appearance

The first full appearance of Taskmaster, the villain who can mimic any combat technique after seeing it once. Written by David Michelinie with art by George Pérez. A major Bronze Age key boosted by the character's MCU appearance in Black Widow.