Solo Avengers Starring Hawkeye and the Falcon ##6
Marvel Comics • Solo Avengers (Vol. 1)
Writer
Tom DeFalco (Hawkeye story), Christopher Priest (Falcon story)
Interior Artist
Mark Bright, Paul Ryan
Cover Artist
Ron Lim
Publication Date
May 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spiderman head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features two stories: Hawkeye faces off against Sandman and the Red Skull (Albert Malik); The Falcon encounters Le Peregrine. The issue continues the 'Solo' format focusing on individual Avengers members.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (spine ticks), some color breaking; light corner blunting at the top right; minor edge wear along the left vertical spine; cover appears flat with good gloss remaining.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold for approximately $5.00. High-grade 9.8 copies occasionally sell for under $60.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. It is a 'dollar bin' staple unless in perfect 9.8/9.9 condition.
Notable Features
Features the Red Skull (Albert Malik, the Communist Red Skull); early Ron Lim cover art; Direct Edition pricing with no bar code.
Authentication Notes
The coloring and paper stock are consistent with 1980s Marvel Baxter/Copper Age newsprint. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting are present.