Fans' reaction to the introduction of the Vision

Yes, here I'm going to post the letters page of Avengers #60, which was about the introduction of a new character on issue #57, just a few months back (an issue that has been reviewed on this blog!). And believe me, they are not what you expect...


Dear Stan, Roy , and John,

I have just finished AVENGERS #57. A Poem?!? (Shelley, wasn't it?) knew you were slanting your stories to the high school and college student (and high school teacher- I showed my biology teacher my Hulk collectionand she's started reading it-does that qualify me as KOF?, but I never expected this. I like it. It's a nice touch. (A word of advice, Keep it on the epilogue so it doesn't break up the action.) I didn't think much of the Vision, but I guess he's going to stay around for a few issues. When you're through with him, kick himm out. So much for the literary criticism. Now for advice. Keep in touch with the times. For instance, let the Black Panther become interested in civil rights. ay, why don't you make him a social worker and let him quit the Avengers? The Avengers should add a few members. I nominate the Hulk, the Black Knight, and the Silver Surfer (or even Spider-man). The Avengers need someone with the sheer power these provide. Finally, please don't bring Ultron-5 back. When a villain is destroyed, he should stay destroyed- otherwise you lose the realism

Kenneth Eng, 390 Gypsy Road
King of Prussia, Pa. 19406


Dear Stan, Roy and John,

Are you trying to hint to us about the Vision becoming the fifth and final Avenger? My fellow Marvelites are hoping you are. If so, it's a great way of displaying him to the other Avengers and to us. . Remember, the named him the Vision! It is ironic that a super-villain created a superhero. Didn't Ultron-5 realize that this synthetic android he created would have emotions? If you ask me, he lost his mind (later his head) in letting an android do his dirty work. Anyway, the Vision would provide the Avengers with the super-power that a team like the Avengers needs. After all, you can't break down every wall. He is one who must be planted firmly as an Avenger (or in his own mag), or else must wander aimlessly as a guest star, (Ouch!) We faithful ones hope you will give the Vision the job he deserves. Forever, Make Mine Marvel.

Robert Maldenhauer, 52 South 20th St.
Kenilworth, N. J. 07033


Dear Stan, Roy and John,

AVENGERS #57... What an ish! What a vision to behold! Simply out-of-sight. Yu just hafta keep the Vision around. He's my kind ofher or villain, as the case may be. But a few questions, even if you won't answer them publicly. Since when does Hank have red hair? Wasn't it blonde a few ishes ago? I was glad to see the Black Widow back in costume, but since he's decided to return to the ranks of superheroes, doesn't the Avenger membership offer still stand? Personally, I would rather see the Black Knight in the Avengers instead, but better yet in his own strip. I wish you hadn't killed Ultron-5. He was worthy foe for any group. This month's MARVEL SUPERHEROES with the Black Knight was superb. I hope he won't stop after destroying the dagger made out of the same star as the ebony blade. The panel on page 19 was the best ever. Please don't restrict the Knight to supernatural stories. I hope you keep your promise and give 3 more strips this year in the Inhumans, Doc Doom and Ka-Zar. If not, I might be able to survive till next year.

Bob Barnett, 2318 44th Ave
San Francisco, Calif 94116

Avengers Assemble letter page from #60

Well, I hope you enjoyed those! Here goes a thanks to collaborator Orkey! As you can see some fans wanted the Vision out! could they be relatives of Bendis or Millar?...who knows!

Sam