Avengers #196

How does Taskmaster fit into the strange events at the Solomon Institute? Will the Avengers be able to save Wasp from twisted experimentation at the hands of “Solomon”? The Terrible Toll Of The Taskmaster A brand new villain, the Taskmaster, has turned the tables on the Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Ant-Man! The three insect-like super-heroes are prisoners inside the Taskmaster’s training academy! The good news is that seven avengers are waiting outside the training compound, but the bad news…none of them know that their teammates are in grave danger! However, Earth Mightiest Heroes follow the ants, and the trail leads to the Taskmaster!… Notes Features the Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad, Spider-Man In « The Trap » Bob Budiansky’s assistant editor credit taken from letters page header. First (full) appearance and origin of the Taskmaster.