The Avengers #172
marvel • 1978
- Series
- The Avengers
- Issue
- 172
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Cover date
- Jun 30, 1978
- Story title
- Holocaust In New York Harbor!
Where to find one
Search for The Avengers #172 on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Published in June 1978, The Avengers #172 marked the conclusion of the Korvac Saga, a sprawling narrative arc that spanned several issues of the series. The story was written by Jim Shooter with art by George Pérez and Pablo Marcos, representing a significant moment in the late 1970s Marvel era where high-stakes cosmic threats became a staple of the team's identity.
The issue is particularly noted for its thematic ambition, featuring a massive roster of Avengers confronting the god-like entity Michael Korvac. George Pérez’s intricate, expansive layouts were instrumental in managing the large ensemble cast, helping to solidify his reputation as a definitive artist for the Avengers during this period. The climax is often cited by readers for its psychological weight and the tragic, somewhat ambiguous nature of its resolution.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real issues collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About The Avengers #172
The Avengers #172 is a issue in the Comic Books catalog on collecto.rs. Marvel • 1978. Catalog data is sourced from Comic Vine. No public issues collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track The Avengers #172 on collecto.rs?
The Avengers #172 doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of The Avengers #172?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your issue, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other comic books collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the The Avengers #172 catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for The Avengers #172 is sourced from Comic Vine. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs issues tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your issues is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every issue you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
