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Cover: Sal Buscema & Sam Grainger

The Avengers #72

Jan 1970 · Marvel · 0.15 USD
“Did You Hear the One About Scorpio?”

In "Did You Hear the One About Scorpio?", the Avengers face off against the enigmatic Scorpio and the full force of the Zodiac criminal syndicate, with Nick Fury lending his expertise to the battle. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life by Sal Buscema’s dynamic art and Sam Grainger’s inks, this 1970 issue delivers a tense showdown that pits the heroes against a coordinated threat from a shadowy international network. The cover by Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger captures the intensity of the confrontation, setting the stage for a classic clash of wits and wills.

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writer Roy Thomas · artist Sal Buscema · inker, colorist Sam Grainger · letterer Sam Rosen · cover Sal Buscema, Sam Grainger

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writer Roy Thomas
inker, colorist Sam Grainger
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils Sal Buscema
cover inks Sam Grainger

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Vs. Scorpio and the rest of the Zodiac criminal group. With Nick Fury.

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