Issue Description

Secret identities are revealed when the Avengers are under the mercy of Molecule Man! The Silver Surfer must stand alone to save Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!

...To Avenge The Avengers!

Tigra reflects on Molecule Man's defeat of Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, and the Silver Surfer as Molecule Man insists she cheers up. Tigra is revolted when Molecule Man reveals he intends to keep her as a pet.

Outside, the Fantastic Four and the army attempt to break into Molecule Man's base. Meanwhile, in the basement of Molecule Man's home, the Avengers and Silver Surfer regroup. The Surfer explains that he saved the heroes at the last second using the Power Cosmic. Tigra continues to despair, but slowly works up her courage. She sneaks into the Molecule Man's bedroom to kill him, but loses his nerve just before striking and slinks out. The Avengers and Silver Surfer reveal themselves to Tigra, and quickly explain Captain America's attack plan.

Before they can act, Molecule Man attacks. He keeps the Avengers on the defensive with choking dust and giant hands. Donald Blake manages to surprise Molecule Man, and punch him in the nose. Molecule Man flees in shock at having his nose bloodied. The Avengers press the attack, and Captain America manages to knock Molecule Man out with a single punch.

The Avengers discuss how to contain the powerful villain. Iron Man argues for killing him, and Captain America refuses to accept an Avenger killing. As the Avengers argue, Molecule Man awakens. Tigra convinces him to surrender and see a therapist. Molecule Man restores the unique items he disintegrated (Mjolnir, Cap's Shield, the Surfer's Board), but cannot reconstruct Iron Man's armor.

The Silver Surfer flies away. Tigra resigns. She explains that she does not feel up to the team's standards, and leaves in good spirits. Jarvis reflects that the Avengers might need a membership drive with only three Avengers left.

NotesLance Tooks' Assistant Editor credit taken from letters page header.Tigra leaves the team this issue.

Features the Hostess Fruit Pies ad, "Daredevil's Longest Fight!"

The Avengers (1963)

Publisher

Marvel

Volume Description

The First Avengers ongoing series, the one that started the Earths Mightiest Heroes campaign for justice and freedom. They will save the world, and if they can't, they will avenge it.

And there came a day, a day unlike any other when Earth's mightiest heroes joined forces to face the threats no single superhero could withstand! The Avengers where born! The first volume of the Avengers lasted from 1963 right up until 1996 and ran for 402 issues. This ended during the Onslaught storyline and was continued in Avengers Volume 2.

Collected Editions

Marvel Masterworks: Avengers

Vol. 1 (#1-10)Vol. 2 (#11-20)Vol. 3 (#21-30)Vol. 4 (#31-40)Vol. 5 (#41-50, King-Size Special #1)Vol. 6 (#51-58, King-Size Special #2)Vol. 7 (#59-68)Vol. 8 (#69-79)Vol. 9 (#80-88)Vol. 10 (#89-100)Vol. 11 (#101-111)Vol. 12 (#112-119)Vol. 13 (#120-128, Giant-Size #1)Vol. 14 (#129-135, Giant-Size #2-4)Avengers: The Vibranium Collection (#1, 4, 16, 57-58, 164-166, 273-277)Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (#1-20)Avengers Omnibus Volume 2 (#31-58)Avengers Epic Collection: Behold... The Vision (#57-76)Squadron Sinister: Warzones! (#69-70)S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Complete Collection (#72)Marvel 1872: Warzones! (#80)Kree/Skrull War (#89-97)The Sentinels Strike (#102-112)Avengers/Defenders War (#115-118)Avengers vs. Thanos (#125)Celestial Madonna (#129-135)The Coming of the Beast (#137-140, #145-146)The Serpent Crown (#141-144, #147-149)The Private War of Doom (#151-156)Super Villains Unite: The Complete Super-Villain Team-Up (#154-156)The Bride Of Ultron (#157-166)Marvel Masterworks: The Champions Volume 1 (#163)Marvel Universe by John Byrne Omnibus (#164-166 & 181-191)The Korvac Saga (#167-168, #170-177)Nights of Wundagore (#181-187)Hawkeye (#189)Ant-Man: Scott Lang (#195-196 & 223)The Trial Of Yellowjacket (#212-230)Guardians of the Galaxy Solo Classic Omnibus (#219-220)Avengers: Absolute Vision (#231-241)Assemble (#239, #243-244, #250)Avengers: The Legacy of Thanos (#255-261)Secret Wars II Omnibus (#260-261, #265-266)Phoenix Rising (#263)Time and Time Again (#267-269)Under Siege (#270-277)Assault on Olympus (#278-285)The Avengers Epic Collection: Judgment Day (#278-285)Heavy Metal (#286-293)Inferno (#298-300)Acts of Vengeance (#311-313)Am I An Avenger? (#314-318, #329)New Warriors Classic Vol. 3 (#340-341)Galactic Storm Vol. 1 (#345-346)Galactic Storm Vol. 2 (#347)Bloodties (#368-369)Captain America Epic Collection: Man Without A Country (#396)Onslaught Vol. 1 (#400-401)Onslaught Vol. 3 (#402)

Marvel Pocketbook

The Bride Of Ultron (#158-167)The Korvac Saga (#168-177)Nights Of Wundagore (#178-187)

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