The West Coast Avengers ##18
Marvel Comics • West Coast Avengers Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
March 1987
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The West Coast Avengers (Hawkeye, Iron Man, Tigra, Mockingbird, and Wonder Man) find themselves trapped in the year 1876. In this issue, titled 'Time-Quest', they encounter legendary Marvel Western heroes including Two-Gun Kid, Rawhide Kid, and the Phantom Rider. The team must navigate the dangers of the Old West while searching for a way back to the present.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and wear on the bottom-right corner; mild yellowing/sun-fading apparent on the white background areas of the cover; several small creases along the right edge; slight misalignment of the cover wrap.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (CGC 9.8): $50 - $70. In this estimated 5.0 condition, the value is approximately $2 - $4.
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-grade typically sell for under $5. High-grade 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $60 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. This is a common 'dollar bin' issue unless in pristine 9.8 condition.
Notable Features
Part of the 'Marvel 25th Anniversary' cover month (indicated by the top-left border). Features a crossover with Marvel's classic Western characters. This is a Direct Edition copy (identified by the Spider-Man icon in the UPC box).
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1987 pressing. The 'Marvel 25th Anniversary' logo and the price/date box (75 cents, March) are consistent with original publication specs. No signs of restoration or counterfeit are visible.