Avengers #54 🔑

1st Appearance - New Masters of Evil and 1st Cameo Appearance - Ultron-5 (Crimson Cowl)

Avengers Vol. 1 #54, published in July 1968, is a major Silver Age key issue featuring the first appearance of the new Masters of Evil—a revamped version of the classic villain team, now secretly led by a mysterious figure named the Crimson Cowl (later revealed to be Ultron!).

This issue introduces the team's new lineup: Whirlwind, Radioactive Man, Melter, Klaw, and Black Knight (Dane Whitman)—though he later defects from the group and becomes a hero. With the Avengers trapped and betrayed from within, this story sets the stage for one of the most sinister threats the team has faced to date.

Written by Roy Thomas and penciled by John Buscema, Avengers #54 delivers a villain-heavy issue that’s essential for fans of Ultron, the Masters of Evil, and the complex legacy of the Black Knight.

🔗 Source: Marvel Fandom Wiki – Avengers Vol 1 #54

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🔥 Why You Need This Comic:

• 🛑 First appearance of the new Masters of Evil (Crimson Cowl version)

• 🤖 Crimson Cowl is revealed to be Ultron in the following issue (Avengers #55)

• ⚔️ Features Black Knight (Dane Whitman) before his heroic turn

• ✍️ Written by Roy Thomas, with dynamic art by John Buscema

• 💥 Classic villain team-up issue that builds directly into Ultron’s origin

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🎯 Perfect For:

• Collectors of Masters of Evil or early Ultron story arcs

• Fans of Black Knight, especially after his MCU introduction (Eternals, 2021)

• Readers who enjoy villain-centric plots and betrayals

• Investors looking for Silver Age villain team first appearances

Writer/s: Roy Thomas
Letterer/s: Artie Simek
Inker/s: George Tuska
Cover Artist/s: George Klein and John Buscema
Interior Artist/s: John Buscema

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