Avengers #178 (Dec 1978)

Avengers #178, published in Dec 1978, is a Bronze Age Marvel comic featuring the Avengers, written by Steve Gerber with cover art by John Buscema..

Entitled 'The Martyr Perplex!', the story continues Earth’s Mightiest Heroes's Bronze Age adventures, as the Avengers face new challenges and shifting team dynamics.

It is regarded as a key Avengers comic due to the following significant event: 1st appearance of the Manipulator.

Featured appearances include Avengers (Beast (Hank McCoy), Wasp (Janet Van Dyne), Wonder Man (Simon Williams)), Jarvis and other members of the Avengers roster.

A classic Bronze Age Marvel comic, this issue highlights darker storytelling, key character developments, and pivotal moments that helped shape the Avengers series.

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