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Cover: Jim Starlin & John Romita
The Avengers #135
“The Torch Is Passed!”
In "The Torch Is Passed!", the mystery of The Vision's origin deepens as he confronts unsettling truths about his creation and the unexpected influence of Ultron in his transformation. Written by Steve Englehart and illustrated by George Tuska and John Romita, with inks by F. Chiaramonte and John Romita, this 1975 Marvel classic unfolds with a blend of introspection and suspense. The cover by Jim Starlin and John Romita captures the moment’s gravity, setting the stage for a pivotal chapter in The Vision’s journey.
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writer Steve Englehart · artist George Tuska · artist, inker John Romita · inker F. Chiaramonte · colorist G. Roussos · letterer John Costanza · cover Jim Starlin, John Romita
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Cast · 32 characters
A'LarsClint BartonEdwin JarvisGoliathGustav BrandtHank PymHawkeyeHeather DouglasHuman TorchImmortusIron ManJanet Van DyneJim HammondLibraMad ThinkerMantisMentorMoondragonNathaniel RichardsNorrin RaddPhineas T. HortonQuasimodoRené RodinSilver SurferSwordsmanThanosThorThor OdinsonTony StarkUltronVisionWasp
Full credits
writer Steve Englehart
artist George Tuska
artist, inker John Romita
inker F. Chiaramonte
colorist G. Roussos
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils, inks Jim Starlin
cover pencils, inks John Romita
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
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Origin of The Vision continues.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).