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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 4/84 · NEWSSTAND
UNIT ECA-022287
AVENGERS #242
Scarlet Witch confronts Necrodamus as the Avengers' 1980s roster faces an occult threat
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | April 1984 | Copper | Newsstand | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-022287 | ~9.2 | Newsstand | AVAILABLE |
| ECA-018900 | ~8.5 | Newsstand | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows vibrant, unfaded colors and sharp, well-defined corners with no visible chipping or blunting. The spine appears tight and free of major stress lines or color break in this view, and there are no visible creases, tears, or stains on the front cover. The book is protected in a plastic sleeve, which limits full assessment of edge wear and the spine's true condition; back cover and interior pages were not visible for evaluation.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $2 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $5 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $75 |
// Archive commentary
Avengers #242 arrived during Roger Stern's run on the title, with art by Al Milgrom and a two-hand inking job from Joe Sinnott and Brett Breeding. The issue continues the
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