Avengers, The #97 🔑

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Avengers Vol 1 #97, published in March 1972, introduces the enigmatic Mantis, a mysterious woman with prophetic visions of the Celestial Madonna, who foretells a future marriage among the team that will birth a powerful child. As the Kree-Skrull War rages, Mantis' arrival adds cosmic destiny and personal intrigue, drawing the Avengers into a web of fate and interstellar conflict.

This landmark Bronze Age issue marks the first appearance of Mantis, launching one of Marvel's most celebrated sagas.

The story features Vision, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, and Mantis amid Kree-Skrull tensions.

Written by Steve Englehart with art by Sal Buscema.

Sources: Marvel Fandom Wiki – Avengers Vol 1 97; KeyCollectorComics – Avengers #97

🔥 Why You Need This Comic:

First Mantis and Celestial Madonna prophecy – groundbreaking Bronze Age key.

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Collectors of Englehart sagas, cosmic destinies, or Kree-Skrull War chapters.

Writer/s: Roy Thomas
Letterer/s: Sam Rosen
Inker/s: Tom Palmer
Cover Artist/s: Bill Everett and Gil Kane
Interior Artist/s: John Buscema

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