Hans Kosenkranius UNITED STATES
Member Since October 2004
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Avengers #16(c)

Location: Jack Kirby's 108th Birthday Gallery
Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) ,  Sol Brodsky (Inker)

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Artwork Details
Location: Jack Kirby's 108th Birthday Gallery
Title: Avengers #16(c)
Artist:  Jack Kirby (Penciller) ,  Sol Brodsky (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: If I can't retire on the $$...then no.
Views: 11188
Likes on CAF: 1
Favorited on CAF: 14
Comments: 36
Added to Site: 5/16/2009

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Description
The 1st 'Avengers Assemble' cover! The roster is re-shuffled + Captain America becomes team leader w/first appearance of Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch as new members. Inks by Sol Brodsky.

As far as I know, this is the earliest known Avengers cvr. in existence. I feel especially fortunate as this one was always a favorite of mine.

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John Bamber Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/16/2009

It's just a little bit on the superb side isn't it :)
Ferran Delgado Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/16/2009

Wow! Congrats about purchasing this piece of history! Not surprised that you consider it as a grail!
Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/16/2009

As Thor might say, there's none like it in all the realms.
Dan Gallo Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/16/2009

I wouldn't even know where to begin.....
J L Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/16/2009

Freakin awesome!!!!
Scotty Moore Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/16/2009

Brilliant!
Lance Suarez Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/16/2009

The Greatest Marvel cover of all time!!!!
Scott Williams Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/16/2009

Holy crap! Pick up of the year/decade! Don't know how you did it, but boy did you ever do it. Congrats Hans!
I D Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/16/2009

Wow. Remarkable cover by the King!
Ray Cuthbert Member Since 2003
Posted On 5/16/2009

Yeah, that nice little piece has a few things going for it... :)
Terry Doyle Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/16/2009

Been waiting a long time for you to put this up on CAF. One of the most memorable comic-book covers of all time . . . awesome!!!
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 5/17/2009

In the words of the immortal Ralph Kramden - HOMINA, HOMINA, HOMINA....
C F Member Since 2007
Posted On 5/17/2009

Simply amazing!
CKC So Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/18/2009

Awesome Hans!
Ron S Member Since 2007
Posted On 5/21/2009

What a tremendous piece of history! Thanks for sharing!
Nelson Animated Ink Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/16/2009

A great image of Captain America by Kirby yelling the classic words of "Avengers Assemble" .... yeah, I would call this a grail. Congratulations on a great acquisition. Cheers! N.
Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004
Posted On 11/7/2009

a damned ,damned holy grail...congratulation!
glen gold Member Since 2004
Posted On 11/7/2009

Not only is it everything that eveyone says -- really, even if every Marvel cover does survive, and in your heart of hearts, you know they do, Hans (hah!) -- it's a Grail and a perfect cover. And look how Rick Jones is checking Caps' ass out!
glen gold Member Since 2004
Posted On 11/7/2009

Wait a minute: the Wasp and the Scarlet Witch are also checking Cap's ass out! And Hawkeye is going to shoot an arrow there, too!
Daniel M Member Since 2009
Posted On 7/2/2011

A TRUE CLASSIC!
Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005
Posted On 8/1/2011

Might win award of greatest cover on CAF. This is one of the most iconic and joy inducing covers of any kids imagination. How on earth did you score this? Just outstanding. If your collection only consisted of this cover you'd have a top 5 collection anywhere. Tearfully jealous.
Dave Stuart Member Since 2008
Posted On 8/18/2012

Beautiful
Mark Yanko Member Since 2009
Posted On 9/10/2012

I'll be damned. glen gold is right! :- O
Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 12/31/2012

A great piece of history...not sure how I missed it until now!
Alex B Member Since 2008
Posted On 2/16/2013

Breathtaking ! It's stunning
j sly Member Since 2011
Posted On 2/17/2013

Speechless...
Frederic Lorge Member Since 2007
Posted On 2/17/2013

OK. I'm 7 years old again...
David Grisez Member Since 2009
Posted On 12/15/2013

my heart just stopped...!
Jean Andre Macchini Member Since 2006
Posted On 12/15/2013

Awesome piece !! Congrats Hans !!
alessandro gentili Member Since 2011
Posted On 12/16/2013

Awesome and HISTORIC cover , simply STUNNING!!!! Congrats !!
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 12/16/2013

Vintage Marvel Magic!!!!!!!!
Sean Clarke Member Since 2005
Posted On 12/20/2013

ADEQUATE!!!!!
Sean Rutan Member Since 2012
Posted On 5/23/2014

Un. Real.
Nick Katradis Member Since 2005
Posted On 8/4/2014

Hans, a stellar Jack Kirby masterpiece! One of the greatest covers on CAF, by far! Captain America took over as the leader of the mighty Avengers in this issue and proved to be the most worthy leader of all that came before him and after him!; Cap, with his inner strength, perseverance, and endless determination trumped brute force any day of the week!
Fred's CAF Gallery Member Since 2003
Posted On 12/3/2014

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
T J Member Since 2015
Posted On 1/10/2019

Can't get any better than this, I'm sure a wonder to see in person.

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