The West Coast Avengers ##32
Marvel Comics • The West Coast Avengers Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
May 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spiderman face in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The storyline follows the West Coast Avengers as they deal with the aftermath of 'The Zodiac Attack.' This specific issue features the team encountering the Flora Colossi (the same species as Groot, though not Groot himself). Key characters include Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Tigra, Wonder Man, and Moon Knight.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and small color-breaking ticks visible along the left edge. Some minor blunting at the top-left and bottom-left corners. Slight yellowing of the cover edges consistent with age. Visible surface wear/scuffing on the bottom edge of the white UPC box background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.6+): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2.00 to $10.00 depending on condition. High-grade graded copies rarely appear but typically sell for the cost of grading plus a small premium.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the fair market value of the comic. It is a common 'dollar bin' issue with low growth potential.
Notable Features
Includes a Spider-Man 25th Anniversary logo in the UPC box. Notable for an appearance of a Flora Colossus creature. Direct Edition distribution.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. Correct 75 cent price point for 1988. Paper aging and ink registration are consistent with Marvel's late-80s newsprint production.