Avengers West Coast ##102
Marvel Comics • Avengers West Coast (Vol. 2)
Writer
Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Interior Artist
Dave Ross
Cover Artist
Tom Tenney
Publication Date
January 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (with store-applied price stickers)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Final issue of the series. The story title 'The Demise and Fall of the Avengers West Coast' depicts Captain America officially disbanding the West Coast team following the events of Bloodties. This leads directly into the formation of a new team in Force Works #1.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good / Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
The cover has multiple severe condition issues: a large secondary market price sticker ('Special Value') on the bottom left and a circular red '2' sticker on the center. Significant spine stress and creasing are visible. There is visible corner blunting and edge wear. The glossy surface shows scuffing and multiple non-color breaking impacts.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00. In current condition, this is considered a filler or bargain bin copy.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of this issue range from $1.00 to $4.00. Near Mint copies typically sell for around $8.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading far exceeds the market value of the book, especially given the damage caused by permanent adhesive stickers on the cover.
Notable Features
Final issue of the Avengers West Coast series. Features Captain America, Iron Man, U.S. Agent, Spider-Woman, and Vision. Direct Edition with no barcode artwork (hidden by sticker).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel copper-age printing. Paper stock appears to be the standard newsprint/low-grade glossy mix typical of the era. The presence of secondary market price stickers is consistent with 1990s liquidation practices.