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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 12/88 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-019528
AVENGERS #312
John Byrne-era Avengers issue from the twilight of the Copper Age direct market
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | December 1988 | Copper | Direct Edition | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-019528 | ~9.4 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
| ECA-021982 | ~9.0 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows sharp corners, strong glossy surface sheen, and no visible spine stress lines or color breaks. Comic is in a protective sleeve; edges appear clean with no chips or tears visible. No stains or fading noted, though the book is a slightly off-white to white cover stock which appears bright. Interior and back cover were not assessed, so grade is based solely on front cover presentation.
// 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 | $75 |
// Archive commentary
Avengers #312 appeared in December 1988 during John Byrne's tenure as writer and penciler on the title, a run notable for streamlining the team's roster and leaning into classic Silver Age storytelling sensibilities within a modern superhero framework. The issue falls within the run leading into the
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