Avengers #50 🔑

Ares Appearance, Typhon Appearance, and Zeus Appearance

Avengers Vol. 1 #50, published in March 1968, is a landmark Silver Age key issue marking the first full appearance of Karl Lykos, the man who would soon become the X-Men villain Sauron. Though not yet transformed into his pterodactyl form, Lykos plays a major role in this issue, establishing the foundation for one of Marvel’s classic mutants-gone-wrong.

This issue also concludes a multi-part storyline involving the cosmic entity Typhon, as Hercules, banished from Olympus, returns to battle the villain with the help of the Avengers. The lineup includes Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Wasp, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch in a mythic battle that bridges sci-fi, mythology, and future mutant lore.

Written by Roy Thomas and penciled by John Buscema, this issue is a crossover key for Avengers and X-Men collectors alike.

🔗 Source: Marvel Fandom Wiki – Avengers Vol 1 #50

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🔥 Why You Need This Comic:

• 🧬 First full appearance of Karl Lykos, later revealed as Sauron (X-Men villain)

• 🐍 Prelude to Sauron's transformation in X-Men #60

• 🏛️ Cosmic-level showdown featuring Typhon and the return of Hercules

• ✍️ Written by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema – top-tier Silver Age talent

• 💥 Significant crossover relevance for both Avengers and X-Men fans

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🎯 Perfect For:

• Collectors of first appearances and pre-mutant keys

• X-Men fans interested in Sauron’s origin and early timeline

• Mythology lovers drawn to Hercules and Typhon’s epic battle

• Investors targeting multi-franchise crossover keys from the Silver Age

Writer/s: Roy Thomas
Letterer/s: Sam Rosen
Inker/s: John Buscema
Cover Artist/s: John Buscema and Sam Rosen
Interior Artist/s: John Buscema

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