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MARVEL COMICS · 10/91 · NEWSSTAND
UNIT ECA-021922
AVENGERS #340
Avengers #340 – Michelinie-era team title, October 1991 newsstand issue
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | October 1991 | Copper | Newsstand | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-021922 | ~9.2 | Newsstand | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows sharp corners, strong glossy surface, and vivid unfaded colors with no visible spine stress lines or ticks. No creases, tears, or stains are apparent in this photo, and the book is protected in a plastic sleeve which limits full assessment of edges. Interior pages and back cover were not visible for grading.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $1 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $4 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $34 |
// Archive commentary
Avengers #340 arrived in October 1991 as part of David Michelinie's run on the flagship Marvel team title, illustrated by Paul Abrams and inked by Reggie Jones under the editorial guidance of Ralph Macchio and Len Kaminski. The issue features the core Avengers roster including Captain America, Iron Man, and Hercules, alongside supporting cast members Jarvis and Peggy Carter, and continues storylines involving newer characters Rage and Sersi who had recently joined the team's expanded lineup during this period of the book's history.
Market data for this issue reflects its status as a common, non-key Copper Age title with limited collector demand. The certified population is small, with only 22 Universal graded copies on census out of 24 total, and sales activity is sparse even at the top grade, where a CGC 9.8 has an FMV around $34. No sales data exists for raw or mid-grade copies, consistent with a book that trades primarily as bulk stock or in online lots rather than through individual high-value transactions.
This issue appeals mainly to Avengers run completists and readers filling gaps in Michelinie-era back issues rather than speculative investors or key-issue hunters. Across grades, the book shows a flat value curve typical of common late-Copper Age superhero comics: raw copies in any condition remain inexpensive and widely available, while even top-census 9.8 slabs command only modest premiums. Long-term appreciation potential is limited absent any first appearance or landmark creative event tied to the issue.
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