The West Coast Avengers ##28
Marvel Comics • The West Coast Avengers Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
January 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Zodiac' storyline where the West Coast Avengers battle the LMD (Life Model Decoy) version of the Zodiac. Key characters include Moon Knight, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Tigra, and Iron Man. The story concludes'Zero Hour for Zodiac'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks/color breaks; slight blunting on the top right corner; minor scuffing on the top edge; bottom right corner has a small bend; overall white balance is good but some minor surface wear is visible on the light background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.6/9.8): $40 - $75
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10. High-grade slabbed copies occasionally reach the mid-double digits but do not move frequently.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the comic in this condition. It is a common 'dollar bin' era book.
Notable Features
Features Moon Knight on the cover and as a team member. Includes the Spider-Man 25th Anniversary logo in the bottom corner box. Direct Edition (indicated by the Spider-Man graphic rather than a barcode).
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s Marvel newsprint and glossy cover stock. Colors and registration appear consistent with authentic 1988 print runs. No indicators of reproduction.