Avengers ##1 (LGY#803)
Marvel Comics • Avengers Vol. 9
Writer
Jed MacKay
Interior Artist
C.F. Villa
Cover Artist
N/A (Minimalist Text Design / Logo Cover)
Publication Date
May 2023
Cover Variant
Magic: The Gathering / Avengers Armageddon Secret Lair Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The start of a new era for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Captain Marvel takes leadership of a new team including Iron Man, Thor, Black Panther, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Sam Wilson's Captain America. They face the 'Tribulation Events' and a mysterious threat known as the Ashen Combine.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears brand new and is still factory sealed in its original polybag. Minimal horizontal surface rippling is visible on the bag itself, with no visible spine stress, corner blunting, or color breaks through the plastic. Sharp corners and clean edges are visible through the transparent polywrap.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (CGC 9.8): $75 - $100
Recent Sales
This variant was part of a limited promotional 'Secret Lair' drop (Marvel Super Heroes x Magic: The Gathering). Current market listings for sealed copies range between $25 and $40 depending on the platform.
Grading Recommendation
Recommended only if the intent is to preserve as part of a complete Magic: The Gathering x Marvel collection. While the current value is modest, high-grade 9.8 copies may see future growth due to the cross-over appeal between TCG players and comic collectors.
Notable Features
This is a special promotional variant coinciding with the Wizards of the Coast 'Magic: The Gathering' Secret Lair drop. It features a minimalist 'Avengers Armageddon' logo and the Magic: The Gathering branding at the bottom.
Authentication Notes
The item is factory sealed in original polywrap with a promotional backing card. The UPC code (759606215638 00141) correctly identifies the specific variant print run.