Vision and the Scarlet Witch ##3
Marvel Comics • Vision and the Scarlet Witch Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Rick Leonardi
Cover Artist
Rick Leonardi
Publication Date
January 1983
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'Blood Brothers!', The Vision and Scarlet Witch visit the Grim Reaper in prison, only to find themselves under attack by the voodoo-powered zombie Simon Williams (Wonder Man). The story delves into the complex familial bond between Vision, Wonder Man, and the Reaper.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks) along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor edge wear on the bottom margin. The cover maintains good gloss and color vibrancy, but there is a small amount of shelf wear visible on the black backgrounds.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition typically sell for $8-$12 on eBay. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $100 range due to the characters' MCU popularity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (roughly $30-$50) likely exceeds the market value of a 7.5 grade. Only worth grading if the book is an high-certainty 9.8 candidate.
Notable Features
Features the Grim Reaper and Wonder Man. Newsstand edition with UPC barcode. This is from the original 4-issue limited series.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic with correct 1980s era newsprint quality, 60-cent price point, and standard Marvel logo formatting for the period. The barcode identifies it as a newsstand distribution.