The West Coast Avengers ##12
Marvel Comics • The West Coast Avengers Vol. 2
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Al Milgrom
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
September 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-man/Literacy Logo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'The West Coast Avengers'. The team continues their battle against the combined forces of Zzzax, Quantum, and Halflife. Gravity-based hero Graviton is also featured. The story focuses on the team's internal dynamics and their struggle to contain powerful energy-based villains.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and small color-breaking ticks along the spine. Slight corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Visible edge wear along the right-hand side. Surface gloss appears largely intact, but minor surface scuffing is present.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded 9.8: $45 - $60; Graded 7.5: $15 - $20
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-to-high grade copies typically range between $4 and $12 on platforms like eBay. Graded copies (9.8) have sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The grading fees would exceed the current market value of a 7.5 grade copy. Only worth grading if it were an exceptional 9.8 candidate.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border cover. First meeting of Graviton and the West Coast Avengers. Contains 'Give the Gift of Literacy' Spider-Man logo in the UPC box, indicative of a Direct Edition market copy.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel newsprint. Ink density and registration are consistent with Marvel's mid-80s production standards. Proper staple placement and age-appropriate paper toning visible.