AVENGERS ANNUAL ##12
Marvel Comics • The Avengers Annual Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Butch Guice
Cover Artist
Bill Sienkiewicz
Publication Date
August 1983
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'Hulk Times a Hundred Equals Holocaust!' The Avengers (Captain America, Thor, Captain Marvel/Monica Rambeau, She-Hulk, Hawkeye, and Wasp) battle an army of Hulk clones created by the villainous Samuel Sterns, also known as the Leader.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks. Slightly blunted corners. Noticeable yellowing on the right edge/margin. Possible minor humidity waviness. Minor surface scuffing visible on the white backgrounds.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $140; Graded (CGC 6.0): $20 - $30
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for under $10. High-grade (9.8) copies sell for over $100 due to registry set demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading in this condition. The cost of grading (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the market value of a mid-grade copy. Only recommended for grading if pressing can improve it to a 9.6 or higher.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with barcode. Features the early Monica Rambeau version of Captain Marvel. Story concludes a plot from The Incredible Hulk #284.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel newsstand stock. Correct price point ($1.25) for 1983 annuals. Proper aging shown on paper pulp and ink saturation.