Avengers #73 🔑

1st Appearance - Monica Lynne and Sons of the Serpent Appearance

Avengers Vol. 1 #73, published in February 1970, is a Bronze Age-prelude issue that boldly tackles themes of racism, media manipulation, and hate speech, featuring the return of the Sons of the Serpent—Marvel’s allegorical white supremacist hate group.

When civil rights activist and television host Montague Hale becomes a target of the Serpent’s hate campaign, the Avengers step in to investigate. The story explores social unrest, coded language, and public perception, using Black Panther as a key figure navigating both his superhero identity and his public persona.

Written by Roy Thomas with art by Frank Giacoia, this issue was ahead of its time, boldly addressing real-world issues through superhero storytelling—a trend that would define much of Marvel’s 1970s direction.

🔗 Source: Marvel Fandom Wiki – Avengers Vol 1 #73

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🔥 Why You Need This Comic:

• 🐍 Return of the Sons of the Serpent, Marvel's hate-group allegory

• ✊ Features strong racial and political themes rarely seen in superhero comics at the time

• 🐾 Key early issue for Black Panther’s social justice role within the Marvel Universe

• 📺 Introduces Montague Hale, a civil rights leader and media figure

• ✍️ Written by Roy Thomas, a pivotal voice in Bronze Age Marvel storytelling

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🎯 Perfect For:

• Fans and collectors of socially conscious Marvel comics

• Readers of Black Panther and civil rights-driven superhero arcs

• Investors seeking undervalued, culturally important key issues

• Those building a complete Sons of the Serpent story arc

Writer/s: Roy Thomas
Letterer/s: Artie Simek
Inker/s: Sam Grainger
Cover Artist/s: Marie Severin
Interior Artist/s: Frank Giacoia and Herb Trimpe

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