The Avengers ##25
Marvel Comics • The Avengers Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Don Heck
Cover Artist
Don Heck
Publication Date
February 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a battle between the 'Cap's Kooky Quartet' era of the Avengers and Dr. Doom. Doom manipulates them into entering Latveria. It includes guest appearances by the Fantastic Four (off-panel or cameo) as the team attempts to rescue Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Significant wear including heavy creasing throughout the lower right corner, spine stress with color breaks, substantial chipping and rounded corners (especially top left and right), and visible soiling/foxing on the back cover. Paper assumes a tanned quality based on the age and visible edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (2.0): $75 - $95
Recent Sales
Copies in 2.0 to 3.0 range have recently sold between $35 and $60. High-grade (9.0+) copies fetch significantly more, exceeding $600.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading given the current condition. Grading fees would likely equal or exceed the market value of the comic. Best kept as a 'reader copy' in a fresh bag and board.
Notable Features
First meeting of Doctor Doom and this specific Avengers lineup. Silver Age key. 12-cent cover price. Classic 'Enter... Dr. Doom' cover design.
Authentication Notes
The wear patterns, ink saturation, and paper oxidation are consistent with a mid-1960s Marvel production. No indicators of reproduction or restoration are visible from the provided image.