The Champions ##3
Marvel Comics • The Champions Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
George Tuska
Cover Artist
Gil Kane and John Romita
Publication Date
February 1976
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Hercules, Black Widow, Angel, Ghost Rider, and Iceman battle against Olympian gods including Zeus and Ares in an assault on Olympus.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Noticeable spine stress ticks, color breaking creases along the spine and cover, corner blunting and minor rounding, moderate surface wear and scuffing, slight tanning on interior newsprint edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20, Graded (CGC 4.0): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent sales of lower to mid-grade copies of Champions #3 typically range between $15 and $30 depending on precise condition and shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete run, as the grading and slab fees would exceed the market value increase for a 4.0 copy.
Notable Features
Features the Champions taking on the Olympian gods with an iconic cover by Gil Kane.
Authentication Notes
Standard vintage newsstand print characteristics consistent with 1970s Marvel publications, including appropriate paper stock, ink density, and Comics Code Authority seal.