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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 12/88 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-021982
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 strong gloss and vibrant color with sharp corners and no visible creasing or spine stress; the Spider-Man head corner box is crisp and the small ad box in the lower left is intact. The book is in a protective plastic sleeve which slightly obscures fine surface detail and glare masks minor wear. No tears, folds, or color breaks are visible along the spine or edges. Interior pages and back cover were not assessed.
// 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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