Avengers (Volume 1 1963)

The first Avengers comic books series (Volume 1) commenced in 1963 and finished after 402 issues in 1996. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist-co-plotter Jack Kirby. Earths Mightiest Heroes, The Mighty Avengers campaigned for justice and freedom and fought the foes no single superhero can withstand. 'Avengers Assemble!'