Solo Avengers starring Hawkeye and Black Widow ##7
Marvel Comics • Solo Avengers Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco, Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Mark Bright, Kieron Dwyer
Cover Artist
Tom Grindberg
Publication Date
June 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features two stories: 'The Once and Future Widow' featuring Hawkeye and Black Widow, and a backup story 'The High Cost of Living' featuring Doctor Strange and his disciple Rintrah. Hawkeye and Black Widow team up to face off against several classic villains.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible waviness/rippling on the left edge and bottom, likely due to improper storage or moisture exposure. Softened corners, minor blunting on the top left. Spine exhibits light stress. Overall shelf wear present on the front cover surface.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold for $2 - $5. High-grade 9.8 copies surface infrequently, typically selling for under $70.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (shipping + fees) exceeds the current market value of the comic, especially given the visible moisture ripples and wear which would likely keep the grade in the 5.0-7.0 range.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with Spider-Man UPC replacement icon. Notable for the early appearance of Rintrah, the green minotaur-like apprentice to Doctor Strange.
Authentication Notes
The comic displays authentic printing characteristics of the late 1980s Marvel 'Copper Age', including standard newsprint interiors and gloss-finish covers. The '75 cent' price point and the Spider-Man UPC head are consistent with a genuine 1988 direct market release.