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The Avengers #144

Marvel · Series began 1963 · February 1976

first appearance of Hellcat

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Hellcat (Patsy Walker) — introduction as Hellcat, joins Avengers as associate

Dates

Cover date: February 1976
On sale: November 18, 1975
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Gil Kane, George Pérez, Ross Andruinks: Frank Giacoia, Mike Espositoletters: Danny Crespi, Denise Wohl, Irv Watanabescript: Steve Englehartcolors: Petra Goldberg

Stories

Claws! · 17 pages
Patsy Walker becomes Hellcat and joins the Avengers.

Publisher’s description

At the Brand Corporation complex, the five Avengers have broken free. But their movements are being monitored... They're not alone!

Characters

Peter ParkerSpider-ManSteve RogersCaptain AmericaTony StarkIron ManThorBen GrimmThe ThingThor OdinsonReed RichardsMister FantasticHank McCoySusan Storm RichardsBeastClint BartonWanda MaximoffScarlet WitchHawkeyeVisionInvisible GirlPatsy WalkerGreer NelsonTigraHellcatHeather DouglasMoondragonBuzz BaxterHedy WolfeMark Milton

Reprinted in

Essential Avengers (1999), Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers (2003), Avengers: The Serpent Crown (2005), The Avengers Omnibus (2011), Avengers: The Serpent Crown (2012), Avengers Epic Collection (2013), Squadron Supreme Classic Omnibus (2016), True Believers: Marvel Knights 20th Anniversary - Hellcat: The First Appearance (2018), Squadron Supreme vs. Avengers (2021)