- "That was a cheap shot, Avenger! Hercules was still groggy from the crash -- because he buffered our impact with his own body! I don't know why you're attacking us -- but the Black Widow is ready for you!"
- ―Black Widow
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| The Avengers | |
| Title: | "The Demi-God Must Die!" |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Number: | 163 |
| Cover price: | .30/.35 (See Notes) |
| Cover date: | September, 1977 |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Archie Goodwin |
| Writers: | Jim Shooter |
| Pencilers: | George Tuska |
| Inkers: | Pablo Marcos |
| Cover artists: | George Pérez |
| Cover inker: | Pablo Marcos |
| Colorists: | Phil Rachelson |
| Letterers: | Denise Wohl |
| Editors: | Archie Goodwin |
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| Previous: | Avengers #162 |
| Next: | Avengers #164 |
"The Demi-God Must Die!" is the story title to the 163rd issue of The Avengers, published by Marvel Comics. The story was written by Jim Shooter with artwork by George Tuska and inks by Pablo Marcos. The cover art illustration was composed by George Pérez and Pablo Marcos. It was colored by Phil Rachelson with lettering by Denise Wohl. The story was edited by Archie Goodwin. This issue shipped with a September, 1977 cover date and carried a cover price of .30 per copy (.35 with later distributions).
"The Demi-God Must Die!"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
- Typhon
Minor characters
- Pluto (Behind the scenes only)
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
Vehicles
- Champscraft
Powers
Notes & Trivia[]
- This issue is reprinted in The Champions Classic #2 and Avengers Epic Collection, Volume 9 ("The Final Threat") as well as the Avengers: The Bride of Ultron premiere edition hardcover collection.
- This issue was published in the midst of a price hike of all standard 32-page Marvel Comics issues, which went from .30 per copy to .35 per copy. Some printings of this issue bear a .30 cover price, while others have a .35 cover price.
- Possible cover lettering credit may be attributed to John Costanza. This is unconfirmed.
- Gaspar Saladino was the letterer on page 1 of this issue only.
- The Beast makes reference to the X-Men in this issue. Both Beast and Iceman were founding members of the group.
- The Champions appeared last in Champions #15.
This Month in Comics[]
Other comics published by Marvel Comics for September of 1977 include: