The Avengers ##41
Marvel Comics • The Avengers Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
June 1967
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'Let Sleeping Dragons Lie!', the Avengers (Goliath, Wasp, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch) battle Diablo and the return of the Dragon Man. Diablo seeks to use Dragon Man as a tool for his alchemical schemes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge; corner blunting particularly on the bottom right; slight surface wear and minor creasing on the right side; possible sun shadows or slight browning of the paper edges (tanning).
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $55.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $75.00 - $90.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies have fluctuated between $40 and $60. High-grade (9.0+) copies fetch significantly higher prices reaching several hundred dollars.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current state. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees plus shipping would likely exceed the immediate value gain for a 4.0 grade. Best kept as a high-quality reader or raw collectible.
Notable Features
Features Diablo and Dragon Man; Early John Buscema art on the title; 12 cent cover price; Silver Age key featuring iconic team lineup.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age Marvel production signs include correct 12-cent price box, 'IND' distribution mark, and standard staple placement for the 1967 era.