THE AVENGERS ##275
Marvel Comics • The Avengers Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
John Buscema and Tom Palmer
Cover Artist
John Buscema and Tom Palmer
Publication Date
January 1987
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Even a God Can Die! The Masters of Evil continue their siege on Avengers Mansion. Features Ant-Man (Scott Lang) and The Wasp defending a hospitalized Hercules against Absorbing Man and Titania.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress with small color-breaking ticks. Slight blunting on the upper left corner. The cover retains good gloss and color vibrancy with no significant creasing or staining visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition generally sell for $12-$15. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8) have recently settled around the $125 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a certain 9.8 candidate. The cost of grading/shipping currently outweighs the market value for a 9.0-9.4 mid-to-high grade copy of this issue.
Notable Features
Part of the 'Under Siege' storyline, widely considered one of the greatest Avengers arcs. Features the iconic 'Marvel 25th Anniversary' border. Direct Edition (indicated by the Captain America graphic in the UPC box).
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1980s Marvel newsprint and cover stock. The presence of the Captain America insignia in the barcode area confirms it is a Direct Market edition rather than a Newsstand edition.