The West Coast Avengers #15
Marvel Comics • The West Coast Avengers Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
December 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Captain America 25th Anniversary Border)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Titled 'The Lady, or the Tigra', the story features the West Coast Avengers battling Master Pandemonium and the Cat People. The issue focuses on the transformation and fate of Tigra as she struggles with her dual nature.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible light spine stress/ticks that may break color; slight corner blunting on the bottom right; minor edge wear along the right side of the front cover; slight surface scuffing on white areas typical of this era's paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold for approximately $5.00. Graded 9.8 copies occasionally sell for $50.00 depending on buyer interest.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the current market value for a mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Notable Features
Features the Marvel 25th Anniversary 'frame' cover design with individual character portraits in the border. Features iconic characters Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Iron Man (Iron Monger armor), and Tigra.
Authentication Notes
Displays correct 75 cent price point and Marvel 25th Anniversary border. No 'M' mark on the barcode (Direct Edition) is consistent with the flat Captain America head in the UPC box. Ink and paper gloss appear period-accurate.