Avengers (1963) #52

1st appearance of Grim Reaper (Eric Williams)


Black Panther joins the Avengers


"Death Calls for the Arch-Heroes!"

The Black Panther travels to the Avengers HQ, passes through the security systems and finds the Avengers dead. He is then caught next to the bodies by S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Jasper Sitwell and arrested. It is shown that the Avengers were attacked by the Grim Reaper, and put in a special type of coma, that only he can undo. He wishes revenge for the death of his brother – Wonder Man.


NOTE: Includes letter from Mike Uslan (future Batman TV and film producer, comic book contributor and historian).