Avengers West Coast: Terminated ##102
Marvel Comics • Avengers West Coast Vol. 1
Writer
Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Interior Artist
Dave Ross
Cover Artist
Dave Ross
Publication Date
January 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (has a yellow 'Special Value' retail sticker applied over the UPC area)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The 'Demise and Fall' storyline. This issue marks the penultimate issue of the series. Following the events of 'Bloodties,' the East Coast Avengers vote to disband the West Coast branch, leading to significant tension and the eventual formation of 'Force Works'. Key characters include Captain America, U.S. Agent, Iron Man, and Scarlet Witch.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
The book suffers from significant surface damage due to a red plastic adhesive security tag or button stuck directly to the cover art, as well as a large yellow 'Special Value' price sticker on the bottom left corner. Notable spine stress, creasing on the right-hand side, blunted corners, and some minor foxing/discoloration at the top edge. The adhesive residue from the red button will likely cause paper loss if removed.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00. Graded (CGC 4.0): $10.00 - $15.00 (though grading cost exceeds value).
Recent Sales
Recent NM copies sell for $5-$10; lower grade or damaged copies like this are typically found in 'dollar bins'.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the service far outweighs the value of the comic. The physical adhesive damage is a major grading 'hit'. Best used as a reading copy.
Notable Features
Demise and Fall of the Avengers West Coast; leading into the series finale #102 and the launch of Force Works #1.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel production. Standard gloss cover stock for the era. The yellow sticker and red tag are aftermarket retail additions, likely from a discount bin or pharmacy chain.