Solo Avengers Starring Hawkeye and Hellcat! #9
Marvel Comics • Solo Avengers (1987)
Writer
Tom DeFalco, Fabian Nicieza
Interior Artist
Mark Bright, Jim Sanders III
Cover Artist
Ron Lim
Publication Date
August 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spiderman face in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A split-story issue featuring Hawkeye in 'The Blind Leading the Blind' where he encounters a group of blind martial artists, and a secondary story featuring Hellcat (Patsy Walker) in 'Mad Dogs and Mystery Men.' Hellcat battles the Mad Dog and uncovers a cult plot.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible vertical color-breaking crease along the left spine side (mid-to-bottom); blunting on the upper-left and bottom-right corners; minor spine stress; slight surface wear and edge softening typical of moderate handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Ungraded copies typically sell in bulk lots or for under $10. Graded 9.8 copies have sparse movement, generally following the 'back issue' floor price for late 80s Marvel titles.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade (6.0-7.0) and market value do not justify the grading fees ($25+). Only worth grading if it were a flawless 9.8 for a character completionist.
Notable Features
Includes a Hellcat solo story; contains the Spiderman head in the UPC box signifying it was a direct market comic (comic shop) rather than newsstand; typical late Copper Age anthology format.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel production; gloss level and paper stock are consistent with 1988 Baxter paper transitions and standard newsprint; staples appear original and centered.