Avengers #196, June 1980, Marvel Comics, First Full Appearance of Taskmaster
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| Management number | 28539109 | Release Date | 2025/12/18 | List Price | $118.99 | Model Number | 28539109 | ||
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Avengers #196 (June 1980) written by David Michelinie with artwork by George Pérez and Jack Abel. This issue features the first full appearance of Taskmaster, one of Marvel’s most iconic and enduring villains. A defining Bronze Age key that captures Pérez’s sharp, cinematic style and introduces a major Marvel character still central to comics and the MCU today.
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Date: June 1980
Writer: David Michelinie
Artist: George Pérez
Inker: Jack Abel
Editor: Jim Salicrup
Cover Price: 40¢
Condition: VF/NM to NM (8.5–9.0) High-grade raw copy with exceptional eye appeal. Deep color, glossy cover, tight staples, sharp corners, and bright off-white interior pages. Minimal handling wear consistent with grade. Raw copy, ideal for grading and slabbing.
Collector Assurance: From my verified collection. Stored bagged and boarded since purchase in a smoke-free environment. Always shipped securely with tracking and care.
| Category | Books > Fiction Books > Comics |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Marvel |
| Condition | Like new |
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