The Avengers ##285
Marvel Comics • The Avengers Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
John Buscema and Tom Palmer
Cover Artist
John Buscema and Tom Palmer
Publication Date
November 1987
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Wrath of Zeus! The Avengers, including Captain America, Thor, and She-Hulk, face the judgment and fury of the Olympian god Zeus on Mount Olympus. This issue is part of the 'Avengers Under Siege' aftermath and the 'Assault on Olympus' storyline.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Multiple spine stress marks with color break, noticeable color-breaking crease on the bottom right corner, blunting on the top and bottom left spine corners, edge wear along the right side, and general surface scuffing visible on the dark background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 | Graded 9.8: $75.00 - $100.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies in mid-grade have sold for approximately $4.00 to $8.00 on secondary markets like eBay. Graded high-grade copies (9.8) surface occasionally around the $90 price point.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$40 + shipping) significantly exceed the market value of a mid-grade (5.0) copy of this issue. It is best kept as a reader copy or in a bag/board for a personal collection.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with barcode. Features Zeus, Hera, and the Olympian gods. Part of the critically acclaimed Roger Stern run on Avengers.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper age Marvel newsstand edition. The paper stock shows period-accurate aging (off-white), and the 'M' Marvel logo and price box font match standard 1987 publications.