The Avengers #196 (1980)

In The Avengers #196 (1980), we are introduced to a brand new villain - the Taskmaster! This story follows the Earth's Mightiest Heroes as they try to rescue their fellow team members from the clutches of the Taskmaster at the Solomon Institute. Will Ant-Man, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp be able to escape the Taskmaster's training academy? The Avengers are waiting outside, but they don't even know their friends are in danger!

This tale is action-packed as the Avengers follow the trail to the Taskmaster. With his photographic reflexes, the Taskmaster is a formidable opponent. Will the Avengers be able to defeat him and save their friends?

This issue also features the first (full) appearance and origin of the Taskmaster. Plus, there's even a Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad and Spider-Man in "The Trap."

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