The West Coast Avengers Annual ##1
Marvel Comics • West Coast Avengers (Vol. 2) Annual
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Mark Bright
Cover Artist
Steve Ditko
Publication Date
1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Storyline 'A Gathering of Avengers'. The West Coast Avengers team-up with the East Coast Avengers (at the time including Captain America, Hercules, and Wasp) for an annual sports competition that is interrupted by a high-stakes plot. Features many key 80s Avengers characters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, significant corner blunting at the top right, a prominent diagonal crease/fold across the top right corner, and general edge wear. The white cover shows some discoloration/yellowing consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (current state): $5 - $15 | NM/MT (CGC 9.8): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for $8-$12 on eBay. 9.8 graded copies have recently fluctuated between $110 and $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The visible corner crease and spine damage will likely result in a grade lower than 7.0. The cost of grading (approx $30-$40 + shipping) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
First Annual for the West Coast Avengers title. Features Marvel 25th Anniversary border around the logo. Cover art by legendary Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1986 newsprint publication. The paper oxidation, Ben-Day dot patterns in the coloring, and the specific gloss level of the cardstock cover are consistent with mid-80s Marvel production standards.