Avengers #315
Marvel Comics • The Avengers Vol. 1
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
Paul Ryan
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
March 1990
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Acts of Vengeance' aftermath. The Avengers face off against Nebula (revealed to be a disguised Ravonna). Guest-starring Spider-Man as he joins the team to help battle the threat at the Avengers Island ruins.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks; bottom left corner shows significant blunting and white paper exposure; top edge has minor chipping; surface scuffing visible near the 'Spider-Man' box; significant blunting on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 5.0): $25 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range from $4 to $12. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies typically sell for $80-$100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$40) would exceed the market value of the comic in this mid-grade condition. This is best kept as a reader copy or in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Guest appearance by The Amazing Spider-Man; Direct Edition indicated by the Spider-Man logo in the UPC area; Story continues the Nebula/Ravonna subplot.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic. The aging patterns of the newsprint interior (visible at edges), the specific color density of the 1990 Marvel print run, and the staple placement are consistent with genuine copies from this era.