About this Collection
This Marvel Masterworks volume collects the early adventures of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, featuring the original team of Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man, and the Wasp, alongside the newly returned Captain America. The stories pit the Avengers against classic foes like the Mole Man and Harvey Elder, with Donald Blake's dual identity as Thor adding to the dynamic. It's a cornerstone collection for fans of Silver Age Marvel and the foundational era of the team.
In "The Mighty Avengers Meet Spider-Man," Count Nefaria—head of the Maggia—transplants his European castle to New Jersey and invites the Avengers to a grand opening, only to unleash duplicates of the team in a bid to seize control of Washington DC. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Don Heck and Dick Ayers, this 2009 Marvel Masterworks entry captures a classic clash of heroism and deception, with a cover by Dean White and Jack Kirby that channels the era’s bold energy.
Contains 10 stories
The Mighty Avengers Meet Spider-Man
20 pp · superhero
The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Giant-Man [Hank Pym]Thor]KangSpider-Man [Peter Parker]Rick JonesWonder Man (FlashbackCameo)
This Hostage Earth!
20 pp · superhero
The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Iron Man [Tony Stark]Thor [Donald Blake]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]Rick JonesMole Man [Harvey Elder]Red Ghost [Ivan Kragoff]
The Castle of Count Nefaria!
20 pp · superhero
The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Iron Man [Tony Stark]Thor [Donald Blake]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]Rick JonesTeen BrigadeMaggia (introduction)Count Nefaria [Luchino Nefaria] (introduction)Fantastic Four [Mr. FantasticThingInvisible GirlHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]] (cameo)
Even Avengers Can Die!
20 pp · superhero
The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]Iron Man [Tony Stark]Giant-Man [Hank Pym]Thor [Donald Blake]Wasp (cameo)]Rick Jones (cameo)KallusiansDoctor SvensonThe Watcher
Now, by My Hand, Shall Die a Villain!
20 pp · superhero
The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]Iron Man [Tony Stark]Giant-Man [Hank Pym]WaspThor]Masters of Evil [Baron Heinrich Zemo (death)Black Knight [Nathan Garrett]MelterThe ExecutionerEnchantress]
The Old Order Changeth!
20 pp · superhero
The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]Giant Man [Henry Pym]Hawkeye [Clint Barton]Iron Man [Tony Stark]Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]Thor [Donald Blake]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]Rick JonesHappy HoganMasters of Evil [Black Knight [Nathan Garrett]Melter [Bruno Hogan]Executioner [Skurge]Enchantress [Amora]]Namor the Sub-MarinerMagneto (flashback)Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [ToadMastermind] (flashback)X-Men [BeastIcemanAngel]Kang (cameo)Mole Man (cameo)Immortus (cameo)
Four Against the Minotaur!
20 pp · superhero
The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]Hawkeye [Clint Barton]Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]Rick JonesHulk [Bruce Banner]Mole Man [Harvey Elder]Leader [Samuel Sterns]Minotaur
When the Commissar Commands!
20 pp · superhero
The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]Hawkeye [Clint Barton]Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]Commissar (villain, robot)Major Hoy (villain)
The Coming of... the Swordsman!
20 pp · superhero
The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]Hawkeye [Clint Barton]Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]Swordsman [Jacques Duquesne] (introduction)
Vengeance Is Ours!
20 pp · superhero
The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]Hawkeye [Clint Barton]Quicksilver [Pietro Maximoff]Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff]]Swordsman [Jacques Duquesne]Mandarin (villain)
