The West Coast Avengers ##20
Marvel Comics • The West Coast Avengers Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
May 1987
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of the 'Lost in Space-Time' saga. The team (Hawkeye, Iron Man, Tigra, Wonder Man) remains trapped in the past. In this issue, set in ancient Egypt, the team encounters Rama-Tut (an early iteration of Kang the Conqueror).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress; visible blunting and minor creasing on the bottom right corner; color-breaking crease on the top left edge; slight foxing/yellowing on the paper surface indicative of age; moderate page tanning possible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales range from $2 to $10 depending on bulk lots. Graded 9.8 copies have stabilized around $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the value of the comic in this condition. It is a common 'dollar bin' issue unless in pristine 9.8+ condition.
Notable Features
Features an appearance by Rama-Tut (Kang the Conqueror). Direct Edition copy (identified by the Spider-Man face graphic in the UPC box). Part of the 'Lost in Space-Time' storyline.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel production. Standard newsprint interior pages; cover has typical semi-gloss finish for the era. Staple placement and 'The Sands of Time' logo alignment are consistent with known copies.