Amazing Adventures featuring The Beast ##13
Marvel Comics • Amazing Adventures Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Tom Sutton
Cover Artist
Gil Kane (pencils) and Frank Giacoia (inks)
Publication Date
July 1972
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Beast (Hank McCoy) battles the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, including the Blob, Unus the Untouchable, and Mastermind. This issue is part of the early run where Beast has his grey, furry appearance before turning blue in issue #15.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate color-breaking spine stress, significant corner blunting (especially top right), visible edge wear/chipping, and two large circular red stickers with handwritten numbers applied directly to the cover surface which may cause residue or damage upon removal.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50 | Graded (4.0): $75 - $90 (Values heavily impacted by the stickers on the cover)
Recent Sales
Recent 4.0 - 5.0 grade raw copies have sold between $35 and $60. High-grade (9.0+) copies fetch over $250.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current state. The presence of the stickers on the cover will result in a significant deduction or a 'Qualified' label. If the stickers are professionally removed with care, a press and clean might bring it to a 4.5 or 5.0.
Notable Features
Early appearance of Hank McCoy as the furry Beast; features iconic X-Men villains the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants; 20 cent cover price variant.
Authentication Notes
The wear patterns, paper oxidation on the edges, and authentic '70s-era printing dot patterns (halftones) confirm this as an original 1972 bronze-age Marvel comic. Standard staple placement is observed.