Avengers ##1
Marvel Comics • Avengers Vol. 5
Writer
Jonathan Hickman
Interior Artist
Jerome Opeña
Cover Artist
Dustin Weaver
Publication Date
February 2013
Cover Variant
1:50 Dustin Weaver Variant (Action Figure Style)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The start of Jonathan Hickman's epic Avengers run. The story begins by expanding the roster to tackle universal threats. This issue introduces the new origin of the team and focuses on Ex Nihilo, Abyss, and the Garden on Mars.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears to be in high-grade condition within a polybag and board. Notable details include sharp corners and a flat spine. Slight blunting might be present on the bottom left corner, and minor surface scuffing is possible due to the polybag, but no major colour-breaking creases are visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (CGC 9.8): $120 - $180
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $35 to $50. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $150 range.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8. Mid-to-high Modern age books often require a 9.8 to justify the grading fees plus shipping. A professional press and clean is recommended to ensure a top-tier grade.
Notable Features
First appearance of Ex Nihilo, Abyss, Aleph, and Nightmask (Adam). This is a 'Key' issue for the start of the Hickman era which led to the 2015 Secret Wars event. Features a popular 'Action Figure' variant cover by Dustin Weaver.
Authentication Notes
The book features the 'Variant Edition' trade dress in the top right corner and a specific 5-digit barcode ending in 01121, confirming its status as the 1:50 incentive variant.