John Buscema & Tom Palmer, Avengers #84
Artists: John Buscema (Penciller) , Tom Palmer (Inker)
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DescriptionJohn Buscema was the Avengers artist of the late ’60s and early ’70s—despite famously claiming he didn’t much care for superheroes.Every panel on this wonderful page feels like it could’ve been pulled from a cinematic adventure. That was his magic: Buscema could—and did—make anything feel epic. This issue hit the stands in late 1970, a sweet spot in my early collecting days, but a tougher moment for Marvel. Kirby had just left for DC, schedules were tightening, and creative shuffles were brutal. Tom Palmer’s heavier inking here, compared to earlier issues, hints at looser Buscema pencils as John amped up his workload to fill the void Kirby left behind. “Hey John—we know you don’t love superheroes, but please add a few more superhero books to your schedule.” Social/Sharing |
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Kavi H 
Member Since 2018
Posted on 12/22/2025
Wanda needs a caffeine pick me up after that nightmare! A Beauty of a Buscema/Palmer page. Big John came through in the clutch for the Merry Marvel readership!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
Posted on 12/22/2025
Fantastic, the figure movement is incredible!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/22/2025
You can see why Wanda fell in love with Vision with his last panel's tender dialogue.
DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/22/2025
So great! Interesting point re: John's looser pencils. Whatever the reason, Palmer's inks on this run are so smooth, silky and inky black. Just gorgeous.
Aaron N.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/23/2025
Shouldn't Quicksilver be relaxed on the side of the bed, with Wanda fully comforted, by the time the others have rushed into the room?
Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 12/23/2025
So consistently great in this era! I, too, was in my wheelhouse at this time. What hits me most on this page is Wanda's hair. Pretty impressive.
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/23/2025
Amazing issue and wonderful page. I think this issue was this teams strongest issue of this run (and this was their strongest run). I said it and I'll stand by it!
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