The Avengers ##212
Marvel Comics • The Avengers Vol. 1
Writer
Jim Shooter
Interior Artist
Alan Weiss
Cover Artist
Alan Weiss
Publication Date
October 1981
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Avengers travel to Washington D.C. to stop the destruction caused by the Elfqueen and Gorn the Barbarian. This issue is notable for being part of the 'Yellowjacket' era (Hank Pym) where his mental instability begins to manifest severely.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks along the left edge, slight blunting of the top right corner, and minor edge wear. The cover retains good gloss and color vibrancy, but the polybag glare obscures certain fine details.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $10; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar conditions have sold for approximately $3-$7. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies typically sell in the $75 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value for this issue is relatively low, and the cost of grading/shipping would exceed the comic's value unless it was a guaranteed 9.8.
Notable Features
Direct Edition featuring the Spider-Man head logo in the UPC box. First appearance of the Elfqueen (Linnea) and Gorn. Notable Bronze Age Avengers storyline.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the trade dress (Marvel Comics Group header), specific 50-cent price point for 1981, and the correct Direct Edition marking for the era.