The West Coast Avengers ##33
Marvel Comics • The West Coast Avengers Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
June 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Wonder Man battles a group of enhanced apes (the 'Ape Attack!') to rescue his teammates. The story involves the West Coast squad dealing with the High Evolutionary's plans during the lead-up to the Evolutionary War crossover. Features Moon Knight, Tigra, Hawkeye, and Mockingbird.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Slight surface wear/scuffing on the yellow background. Top right corner shows minor rounding. Overall decent shelf wear consistent with mid-to-high grade raw copies.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade conditions have sold for approximately $5.00. 9.8 graded copies occasionally reach the $50 range due to the Moon Knight cover appearance.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. It is a common 'dollar bin' era book, though it features popular characters.
Notable Features
Features Moon Knight on the cover. Direct Edition (indicated by the Spider-Man head in the UPC box). Part of the 1980s West Coast Avengers run.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1988 copper-age Marvel comic. Proper ink saturation for the era, standard newsprint interior pages (assumed), and correct staple placement for a direct market edition.