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The Champions #14

Marvel · Series began 1975 · July 1977

first appearance of Swarm

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Swarm (Fritz von Meyer) — villain, introduction

Dates

Cover date: July 1977
On sale: April 19, 1977
Pages: 36

Values

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Editions and covers (2)

Copies of #14 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

30¢ edition (original)30¢ cover

30¢

Barcode 0714860211207 · shared with another edition
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35¢ price variant35¢ cover

35¢

Printed cover price 35¢.

Barcode 0714860211207 · shared with another edition
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Creators

pencils: Gil Kane, John Byrne, Ross Andruinks: Al Milgrom, Mike Espositoscript: Bill Mantlo, John Byrnecolors: Glynis Oliverletters: Irv Watanabe, Gaspar Saladino

Stories

The Creature Called... Swarm! · 17 pages
Hercules and Iceman are attacked by the security system in the Champions headquarters. Ghost Rider, Black Widow, and Darkstar are attacked by Swarm.

Publisher’s description

Intrigue abounds as Ivan makes his return to Russia…at the behest of Nick Fury? Plus, Hercules and Iceman have their own comedy of errors thanks to malfunctioning security at Champions HQ! The villainous Swarm assembles his insect pack for the very first time.

Characters

Bobby DrakeIcemanWarren Worthington IIINatasha RomanoffBlack WidowAngelHerculesJohnny BlazeGhost RiderLaynia PetrovnaDarkstarIvan PetrovichSwarmFritz von Meyer

Reprinted in

Marvel Superheroes [Marvel Super-Heroes] (1979), The Champions Classic (2006), Marvel Universe by John Byrne Omnibus (2016), Marvel Masterworks: The Champions (2016), Champions: No Time for Losers (2016), Champions Classic: The Complete Collection (2018)