The Avengers ##71
Marvel Comics • The Avengers Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger
Publication Date
December 1969
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Conclusion of the first Avengers vs. Invaders-themed crossover where Kang the Conqueror and the Grandmaster use heroes as pawns. Features Black Panther, Captain America, Vision, Yellowjacket, and Goliath battling World War II-era heroes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks; minor corner blunting; small nik/tear at the top center edge of the cover; slight color fading or tanning on the white background; small crease at bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (CGC 5.0): $75 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent 5.0 mid-grade sales range from $40 to $65 depending on auction platform. Higher grades (9.0+) command significantly more, often exceeding $250.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading at this condition level. The cost of CGC submission plus shipping would likely exceed the market value gain for a 5.0. It is a better candidate for a high-quality protective sleeve and board.
Notable Features
Final battle of the Grandmaster/Kang game. Significant for its early use of the 'Contest of Champions' style trope. Features 15-cent cover price variant.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1969 silver/bronze age transition copy. Displays correct newsprint aging, period-accurate color palette, and legitimate Marvel Comics Group logo arrangement.