CATALOG RECORD
The Avengers #8
first appearance of Kang the Conqueror
WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT
- Kang the Conqueror (Nathaniel Richards, typically from Earth-6311) — introduction
Dates
- Cover date
- September 1964
- On sale
- July 9, 1964
- Pages
- 36
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Editions and covers (2)
Copies of #8 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.
- Regular EditionSource ↗
Avengers No. 8 Facsimile Edition (2023). A facsimile reproduces this issue with a modern cover price and barcode; check before buying.
Creators
Stories
- Kang, The Conqueror! · 21 pages
Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth. The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat.
Publisher’s description
an you think of any one man whose power is grater than that of the Avengers?! Don't answer that, not until you meet...Kang the Conqueror! Kang as destined to rank as one of the most unique villains of all time! And wait till you learn his surprising identity! Brought to you by our answer to Victor Hugo, Stan Lee and our answer to Rembrandt, Jack Kirby!
Characters
Reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers (2003), Terrific! (1967), Mystic (1960), The Avengers Annual (1967), The Avengers (1973), The Avengers (1974), Marvel Masterworks (1987), Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers (1997), Bring Back the Bad Guys (1998), Essential Avengers (1999), Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers (2002), Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers - Barnes & Noble Edition (2003), Avengers Classic (2007), Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers (2009), The Avengers Omnibus (2011), Avengers Epic Collection (2013), Marvel Famous Firsts: 75th Anniversary Masterworks Slipcase Set (2014), Marvel Comics Digest (2017), Avengers: Earth's Mightiest [Heroes] (2018), Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers (2021)