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240: Avengers #16 (v1)

"The Old Order Changeth!"
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Editor-in-Chief:
Stan Lee
Cover Artists:
Jack Kirby
Writers:
Stan Lee
Pencilers:
Jack Kirby
Inkers:
Dick Ayers
Colourists:
Letterers: Artie Simek
Editors: Stan Lee
Cover Date: May 1965
Release Date: March 1965
Story Arc: -
Pages: 20
Cover Price: $0.12
Times Read: 169
Times Rated: 95
 
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Avengers #16 (v1)
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Fantastic Four #38 (v1)
Avengers #15 (v1)
Avengers #16 (v1)
Daredevil #7 (v1)
Journey into Mystery #114
238: Fantastic Fou...
#38 (v1)
239: Avengers
#15 (v1)
 
241: Daredevil
#7 (v1)
242: Journey into ...
#114
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ISSUE BLURB

Thor, Giant Man, Wasp, and Iron Man all intend to leave the Avengers, but first they must find suitable replacements.

 
ISSUE NOTES
 
  • This issue sees a major change up in the Avengers roster, with Iron Man, Giant-Man, the Wasp, and Thor leaving, and Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch joining the team.
 
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CHARACTER APPEARANCES 
 
Main Characters
  Captain America
Captain America last appeared in Avengers #15 (v1). Captain America next appears in Journey into Mystery #116.
     
  Hawkeye
Hawkeye last appeared in Tales of Suspense #64. Hawkeye next appears in Journey Into Mystery #120. Hawyeye, who previously was a villian, has switched into being a hero and joins the Avengers.
     
  Quicksilver
Quicksilver last appeared in X-Men #11 (v1). Quicksilver next appears in Journey Into Mystery #120. Quicksilver previously quit the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and joins the Avengers in this issue.
     
  Thor
Thor last appeared in Avengers #15 (v1). Thor next appears in Journey into Mystery #114.
     
  Iron Man
Iron Man last appeared in Avengers #15 (v1). Iron Man next appears in Journey into Mystery #116. Iron Man takes a leave of absense from the Avengers in this issue.
     
  Giant-Man
Giant-Man last appeared in Avengers #15 (v1). Giant-Man next appears in Journey into Mystery #116. Pym temporarily leaves the Avengers in this issue..
     
  The Wasp
The Wasp last appeared in Avengers #15 (v1). The Wasp next appears in Journey into Mystery #116. She takes a leave of absense from the Avengers in this issue.
     
  The Scarlet Witch
The Scarlet Witch last appeared in X-Men #11 (v1). The Scarlet Witch next appears in Journey Into Mystery #120. Having previously quit the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, she joins the Avengers this issue.
     
Supporting Characters
  Rick Jones
Rick Jones last appeared in Avengers #15 (v1). Rick Jones next appears in Journey into Mystery #116.
     
  Jarvis
Jarvis last appeared in Tales of Suspense #59. Jarvis next appears in Avengers #18 (v1).
     
  The Sub-Mariner
The Sub-Mariner last appeared in Fantastic Four #33 (v1). The Sub-Mariner next appears in Daredevil #7 (v1).
     
  Happy Hogan
Happy Hogan last appeared in Tales of Suspense #65. Happy Hogan next appears in Tales of Suspense #66.
     
Villains
  The Black Knight
The Black Knight last appeared in Avengers #15 (v1). The Black Knight next appears in Tales of Suspense #67.
     
  The Melter
The Melter last appeared in Avengers #15 (v1). The Melter next appears in Tales of Suspense #67.
     
  The Executioner
The Executioner last appeared in Avengers #15 (v1). The Executioner next appears in Journey into Mystery #116.
     
  The Enchantress
The Enchantress last appeared in Avengers #15 (v1). The Enchantress next appears in Journey into Mystery #116.
     
  Kang
Kang last appeared in Strange Tales #134 (v1). Kang next appears in Fantastic Four #3 Annual.
     
  Mole Man
Mole Man last appeared in Avengers #12 (v1). Mole Man next appears in Avengers #17 (v1).
     
  Immortus
Immortus last appeared in Avengers #10 (v1). Immortus next appears in Avengers #131 (v1).
     
 
GROUP APPEARANCES
The Avengers
The Avengers last appeared in Avengers #15 (v1). The Avengers next appear in Journey into Mystery #116.
   
     
The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants last appeared in X-Men #11 (v1). Members of The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants next appear in X-Men #17 (v1), and The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants as a whole next appear in X-Men #43 (v1).
   
     
The Masters of Evil
The Masters of Evil last appeared in Avengers #15 (v1). The Masters of Evil next appear in Fantastic Four #3 Annual.
   
     
ISSUE REVIEW
 
by jfpj1991: I really enjoyed this issue. It was good to see an issue being devoted solely to a lineup change, rather than simply giving it a few lines or panels to explain the shift. I feel that the transition was smooth and the sorrow of the leaving members was really felt. The one downfall of the issue was due to the conflict in JiM. Thor was not present to pass the mantle down, and he was referenced several times, which seemed rather forced.
 
 
 
 
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  Shark Says:  
  2011-11-07 17:28:09  
  Yayy, I love when the Avengers make any changes to the line-up. You can never expect what comes next (but judging by the quality of the previous issues, won't be bad).  
 
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  andyzh Says:  
  2012-06-27 13:36:07  
  I think they should have had quicksilver and scarlet witch join in the next issue.  
 
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  darkdragonne Says:  
  2012-07-20 18:02:47  
  So the Avengers have a manual now? And I think my personal vendetta I'm developing against the Wasp is just increasing...

Strange that Hawkeye, of all people, thinks Cap shows no real superpowers.

Hmm, I like the replacements, but I'm a big fan of the old team. I'm really looking forward to their eventual return. But this issue was definitely well-presented, and I quite enjoyed it despite the, ah, changes.
 
 
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  jfpj1991 Says:  
  2012-07-25 12:49:52  
  Great way to transition the team.  
 
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  Webslinger Says:  
  2012-07-30 12:38:41  
  Really you liked? It was quite boring for me, and this was an big opportunity to make an awesome story.

I guess Stan wanted a chance to develop each of the old Avengers, without being worried about their monthly meeting, like giving time to Iron-Man fight the Mandarin for some issues on China or Thor on Asgard, while discharging Ant-Man and the Wasp.

Shouldn't becoming an Avenger more of honor and duty than power alone? Shouldn't Kang knows what happens before and after scanning the time?
 
 
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  Safis Says:  
  2012-08-14 16:59:21  
  This is an exciting time for the Avengers. Honestly, I had no idea that Hawkeye would join their ranks this early on. I can't wait to see what the new team dynamic will be like.  
 
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  specialque Says:  
  2012-10-13 10:20:46  
  What a great issue. Loved seeing the new team form, even though they seemed to accept Hawkeye's story a little too quickly. I tend to prefer issues like this more than just the pure action-driven stuff.

Cap looks downright terrified on the cover.
 
 
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  instantdeath999 Says:  
  2012-12-15 17:34:18  
  I'd be more skeptical about Hawkeye, considering he was perfectly willing to put a mans life in danger in order to show his skill with archery. Not cool, man.

Gotta give them props for this issue, though. Quite a bold move, to change the status quo like this.
 
 
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  Robareid Says:  
  2013-04-06 08:21:25  
  Hawkeye: Hey guys, I know I just attacked you with a gas arrow you... and tied up your Butler... and I'm a notorious super villain who you've fought numerous times... and have associated with communists...but I want to be a good guy now, can I join the Avengers?

Iron Man: Yeah sure, why not?

*facepalm* I hated this issue
 
 
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  chrys Says:  
  2013-04-08 23:16:26  
  Oh c'mon! Rick Jones expected to be announced as a member?!  
 
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  spencer617 Says:  
  2013-04-12 10:29:49  
  Oh course Rick expected to be announced as an Avenger, he has the ego of a Stan Lee teenager.  
 
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  chrisWhite Says:  
  2013-05-06 14:49:59  
  A tad over dramatic but I really liked this issue and I'm stoked to see a change up for a while.  
 
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