The Avengers #4 · 1964
Captain America lives again.
Captain America charges toward the reader with the Avengers behind him. Follow Jack Kirby and George Roussos’s 1964 composition through team reunions, parodies and new generations of heroes.
The origin pointThe Avengers #4 · Jack Kirby; George Roussos
The original cover
The Avengers #4
Captain America charges toward the reader with the Avengers behind him. Follow Jack Kirby and George Roussos’s 1964 composition through team reunions, parodies and new generations of heroes.
This catalog follows the original cover’s composition across published comics and announced editions. Trade dress, virgin, foil and sketch treatments are described in edition notes. Connecting sets identify their participating issues and panels.
Verified records have source support for the exact cover and target. Partial records retain attribution or edition gaps. Reprints, different homage targets and unresolved references are listed separately below.
Native900x1366 full-cover digital reproduction with2006Marvel copyright mark at bottom; authentic Kirby/Roussos1964cover artwork and trade dress retained. Below preferred1400longedge; no upscaling.
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Research & releases · Reviewed October 17, 2026
New editions and open questions
No additional future-dated homage to this exact cover was confirmed in the late-2026/2027 source sweep. Older preorder labels are not treated as proof of an upcoming release.
Undisclosed print quantities, ambiguous credits and conflicting edition dates remain identified as unknown. This catalog can grow as publishers, artists and collectors provide new evidence.
Reprints, other targets and references under review (2)
- Uncanny Avengers Omnibus HC
Reuses John Cassaday’s Uncanny Avengers #4 variant artwork; group as an edition, not another distinct drawing.
Research source ↗ - Secret Empire #1
Black-and-white edition of Mike Perkins’s color Stan Lee Box artwork; group with CL-A4-0032.
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Research changes and source notes
- CL-A4-0001: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
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Exact artwork visually reviewed. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0003: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0004: Reviewed
GCD marks Ron Wilson pencils and Ralph Cabrera inks with question marks; retain tentative attribution pending primary indicia confirmation. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0005: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0006: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0007: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0008: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0009: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0010: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0011: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0012: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0013: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0014: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
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- CL-A4-0017: Reviewed
Exact variant image reviewed; edition-specific cover artist credit not yet established from accessible publisher or creator sources. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0018: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0019: Reviewed
Exact variant image reviewed; edition-specific cover artist credit not yet established from accessible publisher or creator sources. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0020: Reviewed
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- CL-A4-0024: Reviewed
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- CL-A4-0025: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0026: Reference only
Reuses John Cassaday’s Uncanny Avengers #4 variant artwork; group as an edition, not another distinct drawing. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0027: Reviewed
Photographic action-figure arrangement credited to Sam Noir featuring Odeon Toys in the publisher announcement; initial order of CoverB/C labels changed in later solicitations. Preserve edition name rather than impose uncertain letter. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Publisher announcement credits cover to Sam Noir featuring Odeon Toys. Shipping list corrects initial planned June date and suppliedAugust10date toAugust17.
- CL-A4-0028: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0029: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0030: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0031: Reference only
Black-and-white edition of Mike Perkins’s color Stan Lee Box artwork; group with CL-A4-0032. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0032: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0033: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0034: Reviewed
Photographic doll arrangement; individual photographer not credited in accessible sources. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0035: Reviewed
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- CL-A4-0036: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0037: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0038: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0039: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0040: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0041: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
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- CL-A4-0044: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0045: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0046: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0047: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0048: Reviewed
Color and1:100black-and-white editions share this drawing. Current exact scan is the black-and-white edition. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0049: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0050: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork. Edition-specific cover artist credit.
- CL-A4-0051: Reviewed
Exact artwork visually reviewed. Minor depicted character identifications remain for follow-up. Exact edition and cover image from supplied League list; visually reviewed downloaded artwork.
- CL-A4-0052: Reviewed
Cross-listed from existing catalog; preserve existing shared catalog ID and tracker identity. Artist, edition and homage attribution. Supporting publisher or exclusive retailer evidence.
- CL-A4-0053: Reviewed
Cross-listed from existing catalog; preserve existing shared catalog ID and tracker identity. Artist, edition and homage attribution. Supporting publisher or exclusive retailer evidence.
- CL-A4-0054: Reviewed
Official creator site dates issue May2002, correcting ComicVine list’s December2002. Other childhood hero identities remain unresolved. Cover credits and publication metadata. Homage attribution independently checked against exact artwork.
- CL-A4-0055: Reviewed
1977 series, not1989series. Captain America depicted is William Naslund per cover-specificGCD; keep distinct from SteveRogers. Native image only300x462; replacement desirable. Cover credits and publication metadata. Homage attribution independently checked against exact artwork.
- The Avengers #300 (1989): Not added
- Thor #390 (1988): Not added
- What If...? #68 (1994): Not added
- Guarding the Globe #1 solo-character variant back cover (2010): Not added
- Rat-Man Collection #94 (2013): Not added
- Wizard Ace Edition: The Avengers #4 (2002): Not added
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