AVENGERS (1963) #197

The Avengers experience an unaccustomed period of relaxation between missions. Jocasta is elated at the promise that she will be nominated for team membership. Iron Man decides to step down as chairman. The Beast bribes Wonder Man into a disastrous blind date, and Ms. Marvel visits the Scarlet Witch, who is still on leave. When Ms.… Notes Features the Hostess Fruit Pies ad, The Thing In « Sunday Punch! » Bob Budiansky’s assistant editor credit taken from letters page header. Joe Rubinstein, Al Milgrom and Terry Austin are credited as inkers under the name, « Jack’s Little Helpers ». Ms. Marvel (Carol Danvers) reveals her pregnancy. A coloring error from Avengers #192 to the character, Joe Conroy is addressed on the letters page. Frank Miller is given credit in the letters page for adding details to Sal Buscema’s art for issues #193 .