Avenger (1955) #4 (A-1 #138)

Publisher: Magazine Enterprises
Condition: 2.0 GD
Page Quality: Cream to Off-White Pages
Pedigree or Highlight: IRS COLLECTION

Seller's Grading Comments: 9/1955 - (A-1 #138) Cover by Bob Powell. Art by Bob Powell. Scientist Roger Wright uses his inventions, including an aircraft called the Starjet, to battle tyranny as The Avenger. The Avenger rescues a woman stranded at sea, but it's part of a plot to steal his own tech secrets; The Avenger is trapped by The Player, who tries to kill him with giant games, similar to the X-Men villain Arcade; Factual illustrated articles about missiles, subs and jet engines of the era, as well as the prototype "flying fan". Stories possibly by Gardner Fox. The Invader from the Sea; Nike: The Ground-to-Air Missile; The Playtime Perils! Flying Fans; Storm Signals; Treasure Hunting Sub; The Man Who Played Spy; The Jet Engine.