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Cover by Jack Kirby (pencils) and Vince Colletta (inks).
“The Invasion of the Lava Men!”
Written by Stan Lee, with pencils by Jack Kirby and inks by Paul Reinman.
The Avengers face a mysterious new menace as destructive sonic shockwaves strike across the country—and an ancient threat rises from beneath the Earth itself.
Earth Under Attack
Captain America
Thor
Iron Man
Giant-Man
Wasp
As strange vibrations destroy technology and trigger disasters, the Avengers race to uncover the source before civilization collapses.
Disaster Across the Nation
From Tony Stark’s Long Island factory to Giant-Man and the Wasp’s experiments inside a massive anthill, the unexplained sonic force leaves devastation in its wake.
The Return of the Hulk
Hulk
The Jade Giant makes an appearance as tensions continue following the Avengers’ previous clash with him.
Rise of the Lava Men
Deep beneath the western United States, mysterious subterranean beings emerge—bringing danger from the molten depths of the Earth.
Historic Marvel Milestones
First Avengers letters page
Features a letter to the editor from future comics artist Alan Weiss.
36 Pages • Full Color • Cover Price: $0.12
