The Avengers ##30
Marvel Comics • The Avengers Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Don Heck (pencils), Frank Giacoia (inks)
Cover Artist
Don Heck (pencils), Frank Giacoia (inks)
Publication Date
July 1966
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (standard for era)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'Frenzy in a Far-Off Land!' The Avengers (Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch) travel to South America to rescue the Wasp from the Collector. Notable for featuring Goliath (Hank Pym) and the Collector.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine- 5.5
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and small color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-right corner. Slight yellowing/tanning visible on the cover and edges. No major tears or missing pieces visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35 - $60; Graded (CGC 5.5): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-grade range from $30 to $55. CGC 6.0 copies often settle around $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The cost of grading (approx. $30-50 + shipping) would consume most of the potential profit for a mid-tier grade like 5.5. A press and clean might bump it to a 6.0, but still yields marginal ROI.
Notable Features
Second appearance of The Collector (Taneleer Tivan). Features Hank Pym as Goliath. Silver Age Marvel 12-cent price variant standard.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1966 printing. Correct 12-cent cover price, indicia placement, and aging consistent with 1960s newsprint and ink saturation levels. Staple placement appears original.