The Avengers ##102
Marvel Comics • The Avengers Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Rich Buckler and John Tartaglione
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott
Publication Date
August 1972
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Grim Reaper returns and threatens to destroy the human body of the Vision unless Vision helps him kill the Avengers. Features appearances by Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, and the Scarlet Witch.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines, light corner blunting, slight tanning on cover edges, and minor surface wear consistent with a well-preserved Bronze Age book.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50, Graded (CGC 7.0): $60 - $90
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies (Fine/Very Fine range) have generally hovered between $50 and $80 depending on the platform and exact centering.
Grading Recommendation
Might be worth professional grading if aiming to preserve or sell to a Bronze Age completionist, but a press and clean might bump it slightly into the VF range.
Notable Features
Features the Grim Reaper confronting the Vision with notable artwork by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1970s newsstand paper stock, correct ink density, and proper color registration for a Bronze Age Marvel publication.