The West Coast Avengers ##7
Marvel Comics • The West Coast Avengers Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
April 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Ultron-12' storyline titled 'Torn Between Two Ultrons!'. Henry Pym (Ant-Man/Giant-Man) is caught in a conflict involving his creation, Ultron. The story features Wonder Man, Tigra, Iron Man (Jim Rhodes), Hawkeye, and Mockingbird.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
The most significant defect is a red circular price sticker adhered directly to the cover near the title. Visible spine stress ticks and minor color breaking. Visible blunting at the top and bottom left corners. General surface wear and light scuffing on the yellow background. Back cover and interior pages cannot be seen but are assumed to match the front's mid-grade wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60 (Note: This copy is not candidate for high grade due to the sticker).
Recent Sales
Recent transactions for mid-grade raw copies of this issue typically range from $2 to $5 on platforms like eBay. Higher grade (NM) raw copies sell for $10 - $15.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. The adhesive residue from the sticker will likely leave a stain or tear if removal is attempted without professional conserved cleaning.
Notable Features
Features the 'Marvel 25th Anniversary' border/logo on the top left. Direct Edition indicated by the Spider-Man mask in the UPC barcode area. Notable for the appearance of Ultron-12, who attempted to reform and bond with his 'father' Henry Pym.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1986 original. The color palette of the 25th-anniversary header, the specific newsprint age-toning visible on the edges, and the standard 'Direct Edition' Spider-Man UPC box are consistent with Marvel's production standards of that era.