The West Coast Avengers ##26
Marvel Comics • The West Coast Avengers Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
November 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Storyline 'Zodiac Attack!' Part 1. The West Coast Avengers face off against the Life Model Decoy (LMD) version of the Zodiac. Key characters include Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Tigra, Iron Man (Tony Stark), Moon Knight, and Wonder Man.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks along the spine; light blunting of the upper and lower right corners; slight edge wear along the bottom right; minor surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover art.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition typically sell for $5 or less in bulk lots. 9.8 graded copies have sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. It is a common 'dollar bin' era comic.
Notable Features
Includes Spider-Man 25th Anniversary logo in the UPC box area. Part of the 'Zodiac Attack' story arc. Features Moon Knight as a team member.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1987 publication. The 'Direct Edition' Spider-Man logo, paper yellowing consistent with age, and standard staple placement are all typical for Marvel issues of this period.