The Avengers ##7
Marvel Comics • The Avengers Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
August 1964
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First battle between the Avengers and the Masters of Evil (Baron Zemo, Enchantress, and Executioner). The Masters of Evil use an adhesive chemical (Adhesive X) against the heroes. Features Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man, and Wasp.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate to heavy spine wear with color-breaking stress lines; heavy rounded corners and blunting on the top right; significant edge wear and surface scuffing across the top edge; small tears or chipping on the right edge; visible staining/soiling in the white background area near Iron Man; potential moisture ripple or foxing present on the lower white areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $200 - $350; CGC 3.0: $400 - $550
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar low-mid grade range (2.5 to 3.5) have fluctuated between $225 and $400 depending on eye appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Borderline. While a Silver Age key, the current condition (roughly 3.0) may not yield a massive profit after grading fees ($50+). A clean and press could improve eye appeal but likely won't move it past a 4.0 due to heavy edge wear and scuffing.
Notable Features
Second appearance of the Masters of Evil; Early Silver Age Avengers key; Jack Kirby cover and interior art; 12 cent cover price; IND indicator present in top right.
Authentication Notes
The comic displays authentic 1960s newsprint aging (tanning), era-specific dot-matrix printing patterns, and the correct 12-cent cover price and 'IND' markings consistent with a 1964 Marvel original.