Avengers #188 (Oct 1979), 8.5 VF+ Newsstand

Avengers #188, published in Oct 1979, is a Bronze Age Marvel comic featuring the Avengers, written by Jim Shooter/Bill Mantlo with cover art by John Byrne.

Entitled 'Elementary, Dear Avengers', 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 team appearance of the Elements of Doom (Carbon, Chlorine, Cobalt, Radium, Phosphorus, Vanadium).

Featured appearances include Avengers (Beast (Hank McCoy), Captain America (Steve Rogers), Falcon, Ms Marvel 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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