The West Coast Avengers ##4
Marvel Comics • West Coast Avengers Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott
Publication Date
January 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Spider-Man head UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First full appearance of Master Pandemonium. The story titled 'The Master Plan!' follows the West Coast Avengers—Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Iron Man (James Rhodes), Wonder Man, and Tigra—as they battle the demonic forces of Master Pandemonium and his horde of demons.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and wear on the top right corner; minor surface wear and light foxing/yellowing on the cream-colored background; slightly rounded bottom corners; minor edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $70 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies average around $8. High-grade (CGC 9.8) copies typically sell for approximately $85 depending on the market.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (CGC/CBCS) and shipping would exceed the current market value of a 6.0 grade copy. It is best kept as a reader copy or in a bag and board for a personal collection.
Notable Features
First full appearance of Master Pandemonium; first appearance of the demons known as the Rakasha; features The Thing (Ben Grimm) in a guest appearance. Direct Edition with Spiderman face in the UPC corner.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1980s newsprint interior and glossy cover stock. Alignment of the Marvel banner and trade dress is consistent with mid-80s production standards.