The Avengers ##291
Marvel Comics • The Avengers Vol. 1
Writer
Walter Simonson
Interior Artist
John Buscema and Tom Palmer
Cover Artist
John Buscema and Tom Palmer
Publication Date
May 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Heavy Metal' storyline. The Avengers (Black Knight, She-Hulk, Thor, etc.) deal with the aftermath of a party that turns into a fight against the Adaptoid and other threats involving Marrina.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Light spine stress marks visible on the left edge, slight blunting of the top and bottom left corners. Minor surface wear on back potentially present, but the presentation remains very clean with strong color vibrancy and no major creases across the main art.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $15.00 (raw); $50.00 - $75.00 (graded CGC 9.4+)
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade sold for $5-$12. High-grade slabbed copies trade for significantly more due to registry demand.
Grading Recommendation
Currently not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of grading (approx $25-$40) outweighs the market value of a mid-to-high grade copy ($10-$15). Only 9.8 candidates are financially worth the investment.
Notable Features
Features a classic John Buscema cover; Spider-Man face icons in the corner UPC box indicates it is a Direct Market edition.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper age comic with correct $1.00 US price point for 1988. Paper stock and dot-matrix printing style are consistent with Marvel's late-80s manufacturing.