Avengers #45 (1967)

Super Adaptoid is the villain.







Thought balloons. For a robot. Super Adaptoid actually has an inner life.










Quicksilver flies into battle. Yes, flies. Remember?  Pietro can fly.  At least for a few issues.






He has the power of all the Avengers.







So of course guess who beats him?






Go ahead, guess.







Thaaaaaat’s right. Hawkeye. The lamest Avenger.



When the team gets back, Captain America calls a press conference for a big announcement. Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch are still members–but Pietro thinks they’re better than the others.











I think it’s cool to see them getting dressed up before the big assembled shot for the press.



I also like the use of a press conference by the team. Seems very realistic. Cap’s big announcement?



Thor and Iron Man quit after the battle with Super Adaptoid, and Hercules officially joins.