The West Coast Avengers ##21
Marvel Comics • The West Coast Avengers Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
June 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Moon Knight and Ben Foster (Doctor Pym) officially join the West Coast Avengers roster. The story continues the 'Lost in Space-Time' saga where the team is scattered across different eras.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Slight blunting on top-left and bottom-left corners. Minor spine stress visible on the left edge. Minor color-breaking crease near the top edge. The cover gloss appears intact, but there is some visible shelf wear on the dark backgrounds.
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $35.00 (Raw); $70.00 - $110.00 (CGC 9.4+)
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $15-$25. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $150-$200 range due to the popularity of Moon Knight.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it can achieve a 9.6 or 9.8 grade. Given the visible corner wear, it may likely fall in the 8.0 to 8.5 range, making professional grading costs exceed the market value increase.
Notable Features
Moon Knight and Hank Pym join the team; Al Milgrom cover and art; includes a Direct Edition Spider-Man face in the UPC box.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1987 Marvel Direct Edition. The ink density on the black background and the specific typography of the '75c' price point are consistent with the era and publisher standards.