This Avengers #196 CGC 6.5 Newsstand 1980 comic book features the origin and first appearance of Taskmaster along with other beloved characters like Captain America, Vision, Beast, and Iron Man (Tony Stark). It is a single issue comic book with a vintage feel, published by Marvel Comics in the Bronze Age (1970-83) era. The comic book is suitable for general audiences and is part of the Avengers series title in the Marvel (MCU) universe.


This comic book is a first printing, key issue, and first character appearance. It is a certified comic book graded by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) and features art and writing by George Perez, David Michelinie, Joe Rubinstein, Jack Abel, and Stan Lee. The cover art is also done by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. The comic book belongs to the Collectibles, Comic Books & Memorabilia, Comics, and Comics & Graphic Novels categories.