Avengers ##317
Marvel Comics • The Avengers Vol. 1
Writer
Fabian Nicieza
Interior Artist
Paul Ryan
Cover Artist
Tom Morgan
Publication Date
May 1990
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of the 'Acts of Vengeance' aftermath/Nebula storyline. Guest-starring the Amazing Spider-Man. The Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Vision, Quasar, and Sersi) battle Nebula and the Stranger in outer space near the Sun.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor surface scuffing on the bottom edge near the barcode. The book appears mostly flat with good gloss under the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent newsstand copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $8-$12 on eBay. Slabbed 9.8 copies have sold between $65 and $100 depending on the buyer.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping (approx. $40-$50) likely exceeds the final market value for an issue of this rarity and condition. Better kept in a high-quality mylar sleeve.
Notable Features
Newsstand Edition (indicated by the UPC barcode in the bottom left corner). Features Spider-Man on the cover. Appearance of Nebula and The Stranger.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1990 copper-age Marvel production. Newsstand barcodes are consistent with retail distribution of that era. Paper quality is consistent with standard semi-gloss cover stock used by Marvel in the early 90s.