The West Coast Avengers ##30
Marvel Comics • The West Coast Avengers Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
March 1988
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Spider-Man head barcode icon)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Revenge of the Night Shift' storyline. The Avengers face off against the Night Shift and a bizarre 'Composite Avenger' (created by the villain Dr. Nemesis) which possesses the combined powers of Hawkeye, Tigra, Mockingbird, Iron Man, and Wonder Man.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the spine. Slight blunting on the bottom left corner and minor surface wear/discoloration on the white border of the Spider-Man UPC box. Mild curling/warping on the left edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.0+): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fluctuate between $2 and $10 depending on condition. High-grade slabbed copies are uncommon as it is not a major key issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book in this mid-to-high grade condition. Keep as a reader or for a complete run collection.
Notable Features
Features the 'Composite Avenger' on the cover. This is a Direct Edition indicated by the Spider-Man graphic in the UPC box rather than a barcode.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1980s Marvel Direct Edition. Proper color saturation, period-accurate 75 cent price point, and standard newsprint interior typical for the late Bronze/Early Modern age of comics.