Avengers #72 🔑

1st Appearance - Zodiac Cartel

Avengers Vol. 1 #72, published in January 1970, features the first appearance of the Zodiac Cartel, a secretive criminal organization composed of twelve members—each representing a sign of the zodiac. Led by the mysterious Scorpio, the group launches a coordinated global assault that threatens world governments and challenges the Avengers in a new kind of war: one based on strategy, symbolism, and total domination.

This issue introduces the Zodiac Key, a powerful alien artifact that Scorpio uses to amplify his reach, and adds depth to the Marvel Universe's criminal underworld. The story also features a guest appearance by Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D., who works alongside the Avengers to stop this widespread threat.

Written by Roy Thomas with art by Sal Buscema, this issue marks a shift into more espionage and conspiracy-style storytelling while laying the groundwork for future major Marvel conflicts involving the Zodiac.

🔗 Source: Marvel Fandom Wiki – Avengers Vol 1 #72

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🔥 Why You Need This Comic:

• ♈ First appearance of the Zodiac Cartel, a long-running villainous organization

• 🔑 Introduction of the Zodiac Key, a powerful and recurring Marvel artifact

• 🕵️ Features Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. teaming up with the Avengers

• ✍️ Written by Roy Thomas, with art by Sal Buscema

• 💥 A must-have issue for collectors of Marvel's criminal underworld and espionage stories

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🎯 Perfect For:

• Fans of Marvel villain teams and organized crime factions

• Readers who enjoy spy-thriller style superhero stories

• Collectors of first appearances and hidden gem key issues

• Investors tracking underappreciated Silver/Bronze Age villain groups

Writer/s: Roy Thomas
Letterer/s: Sam Rosen
Inker/s: Sam Grainger
Cover Artist/s: Sal Buscema
Interior Artist/s: Sal Buscema

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