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 Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'Endgame!' This issue concludes the contest between Kang the Conqueror and the Grandmaster. Features the Invaders (original Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Captain America) battling the Avengers. Endgame story arc part 3 of 3.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting at the top right. Slight color breaking on the top edge. Minor surface wear and potential foxing on the light blue background of the cover. Centering appears slightly shifted to the left.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $65 - $100; Graded (CGC 7.5): $175 - $225
Recent Sales
Recent 7.5 graded sales average approximately $190. Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell between $50 and $110 depending on paper quality and back cover condition.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the goal is authentication and preservation, but the value jump from 7.5 to higher grades is where significant ROI lies. A professional press and clean could potentially nudge this toward an 8.0, making it a stronger candidate for submission.
Notable Features
Features the Avengers vs. the original Invaders (1940s versions of Captain America, Namor, and the Human Torch). Early Black Panther and Vision appearance in series history.
Authentication Notes
The 15-cent price point and logo layout are consistent with Marvel's 1969 releases. The ink density and typical Silver Age paper stock aging appear authentic. No signs of restoration are visible in the photograph.