The West Coast Avengers ##13
Marvel Comics • The West Coast Avengers Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
October 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Captain America head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The story 'Graviton Rules!' features the West Coast team—including Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Tigra, Iron Man (Jim Rhodes), and Wonder Man—facing off against the gravity-manipulating villain Graviton. This issue is part of the 'Marvel 25th Anniversary' cover month.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 range)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; some blunting on the bottom right corner; minor shelf wear along the right edge; slight rounding of top corners; overall good color vibrancy with minor surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the bottom-right character.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 in high grade. Recent slabbed 9.8 sales range between $45 and $55. This is a common copper age copper issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) exceeds the market value of the book in this estimated condition (7.5 - 8.5). Professional grading is generally only financially viable for this issue in a 9.8 candidate condition.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border/header. Direct edition copy (noted by the Captain America face in the UPC box). Features Graviton as the primary antagonist. No major key first appearances or deaths in this specific issue.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic first printing from 1986. Paper stock and ink saturation are consistent with Marvel's mid-80s publishing standards. The 'Marvel 25th Anniversary' logo is correctly positioned and aligned.