The West Coast Avengers ##27
Marvel Comics • The West Coast Avengers Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
December 1987
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the Zodiac Attack storyline. Hawkeye faces off against Sagittarius of the new LMD (Life Model Decoy) Zodiac. The story involves the West Coast Avengers battling the robotic Zodiac team while the 'Fall of the Mutants' event looms in the Marvel Universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks with color break, bluntness at the bottom left and right corners, slight color rubbing on the white cover background, and a noticeable horizontal crease/bend at the bottom left corner near 'The Fall of the Mutants' teaser box.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.8 high end): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $5 or less in bulk lots. 9.8 slabs occasionally reach $55.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is a common dollar-bin issue, and the cost of the grading service would significantly exceed the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Features the 'Fall of the Mutants' tie-in teaser box; Direct Edition (indicated by the character art in the UPC box); first appearance of the third Zodiac team (LMDs).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Copper Age Marvel comic. Standard 75-cent price point for the era. Features newsprint interior and glossy cover stock consistent with 1987 production.