*Marvel: These days, when the roster of the Avengers seems to change every other week, it’s refreshing to remember the first big membership shake-up, in the 16th issue of the Avengers. Yes, the team had gained and lost members before – the Hulk leaving and Captain America joining – but this was a radical event as the remaining four founding Avengers stepped down to leave the team in the hands of Cap – only recently returned from frozen limbo – and three former super-villains, Quicksilver, Hawkeye and the Scarlet Witch! The gamble played off, and the ‘Cap’s Kookie Quartet’ years are fondly remembered by most veteran readers. You can read more about this period in Will’s lockdown article here. This Good Doctor copy is mid-grade, pence stamped, with a few minor colour breaking creases on the cover, mostly above the logo, but strong cover colour and gloss, staples tight at spine and centrefold and supple white to off-white pages. Minor edge wear and corner blunting. The deep purple cover background is really vibrant.
PICTURED: AVENGERS #16 VG/FN p £150 SOLD