West Coast Avengers ##3
Marvel Comics • West Coast Avengers Vol. 1 (Limited Series)
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Bob Hall
Cover Artist
Bob Hall and Brett Breeding
Publication Date
November 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (indicated by Spider-Man logo in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The West Coast Avengers (Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Iron Man/James Rhodes, Tigra, and Wonder Man) battle Shroud and Graviton. This issue continues the origin story of the spin-off team from the main Avengers series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Light spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Minor blunting at the top and bottom left corners. Slight surface wear/scuffing on the cover gloss and a faint horizontal crease near the bottom right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $70 - $90
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-to-high grade copies range from $4 to $12. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $85.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value for an 8.0 copy does not justify the grading fees. Only worth grading if it were a flawless 9.8.
Notable Features
Third issue of the original four-issue limited series that launched the West Coast Avengers franchise. Features the Shroud and Graviton. Spider-Man head in the UPC box denotes a Direct Market edition.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic with correct color registration for 1984 Marvel stock. The staples show no signs of rust and the paper coloring seems appropriate for the era.