Marvel Released July 1968

Avengers, The #54

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Published July 1968
Pages 32

"...And Deliver Us From--The Masters of Evil!" Jarvis betrays the Avengers, to the new Masters of Evil, by explaining the layout of the HQ and traps. The Black Knight tries to warn the Avengers but is captured in a trap. However, his horse Aragorn escapes to complete the message. The Avengers do not receive the message in time, and they are attacked and captured by the Masters of Evil. The Crimson Cowl they were taking orders from turns out to be a robot, and the true Crimson Cowl is Edwin Jarvis himself!

Key Facts

  • 1st cameo appearance of Ultron as the Crimson Cowl
  • New Masters of Evil roster led by Ultron: Whirlwind, Klaw, Melter, Radioactive Man
  • 2nd appearance of Dane Whitman as The Black Knight