The Avengers #18
In "When the Commissar Commands!", the Avengers journey to the oppressed land of Sin-Cong to confront the tyrannical Commissar and his Red forces. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life by Don Heck’s dynamic art and Dick Ayers’ inks, this 1965 issue delivers a classic clash of ideals, with the Scarlet Witch uncovering a crucial weakness in the enemy’s control. The cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers captures the high-stakes tension of the mission.
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The Reds (evil commies) led by the monstrous Commissar are enslaving the peaceful land of Sin-Cong. The Avengers travel to that land to aid the people. Commissar defeats them all except the Scarlet Witch who discovers and destroys the Commissar's control panel, ending him.
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