The Avengers ##24
Marvel Comics • The Avengers Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Don Heck
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby, Don Heck
Publication Date
January 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of Ravonna (Ravonna Lexus Renslayer). Feature storyline 'From the Ashes of Defeat!' where the Avengers are captured by Kang the Conqueror. Characters include Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible surface soiling and tanning due to age. Price sticker (24.95) applied directly to the top right of the cover. Minor spine stress and corner rounding. Yellowing overall on cover stock with possible manufacturing chipping on right edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50 | Graded (4.0): $100 - $125
Recent Sales
Recent 4.0 - 5.0 raw copies sold for $40 to $65. High-grade CGC 9.4+ copies reach $600+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The cost of grading ($30+ plus shipping) combined with the physical price sticker on the cover significantly lowers the Return on Investment (ROI) for a mid-to-low grade copy.
Notable Features
First appearance of Ravonna Renslayer, potential key for fans of Kang the Conqueror. Silver Age issue. Price variant IND edition.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age print. Correct 12-cent price point for 1966. Paper stock shows correct age-related oxidation. Printing registration and font match period-specific Marvel production.