The West Coast Avengers Giant-Sized Annual ##2
Marvel Comics • West Coast Avengers Annual Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Steve Ditko
Publication Date
1987
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - 'Year of the Reader' logo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A notable crossover issue featuring the Avengers vs. the West Coast Avengers in an annual contest. The story involves the Grandmaster and the Collector. This issue is significant for featuring a large roster of heroes including Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mockingbird, Moon Knight, and Tigra.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and wear on the top right corner; slight yellowing of the cover white space; potential vertical non-color-breaking crease along the right edge; moderate shelf wear visible along the bottom edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $45 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade (VG/FN) have sold for $6 - $12 on platforms like eBay. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8) can reach over $150 due to the silver cover elements, but mid-grade copies remain inexpensive.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceed the value of the comic in this mid-grade condition. It is a great 'reader copy' or filler for a run.
Notable Features
Second annual for the West Coast Avengers; 'Year of the Reader' logo in the UPC box (Direct Edition); part of a two-part story concluded in Avengers Annual #16.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel newsprint and cover stock. The 'Year of the Reader' logo and Ditko's signature style are consistent with the era. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.