Approximate
Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 9/90 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-018911
AVENGERS #322
Direct-edition Copper Age Avengers issue from the Terminatrix Objective storyline
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | September 1990 | Copper | Direct Edition | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-018911 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
| ECA-021961 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and sharp corners with no visible creases or color breaking; spine appears tight with no stress lines evident in this photo. There is minor edge wear at the top right corner and slight softness at the bottom right tip, and the book is in a protective sleeve which limits full surface inspection. No stains, tears, or writing are visible on the front cover; back cover and interior pages 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 | $36 |
// Archive commentary
Avengers #322 arrived in September 1990 as part of Marvel's Copper Age output, landing within the multi-issue "Terminatrix Objective" arc that entangled the team with Kang the Conqueror's shadowy operative Terminatrix, later revealed as Princess Ravonna Renslayer. The issue was produced during Bob Harras's tenure as writer with Paul Ryan handling pencils, a creative team that defined the title's look through much of the early 1990s. The roster on display reflects the era's lineup, including Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, She-Hulk, the Vision, and the Wasp, but the storyline itself has remained a secondary thread in Avengers lore rather than a foundational event.
Market data shows a title with modest but persistent collector interest concentrated almost entirely at the high end of the grading scale. Certified sales are sparse across the board, with only a handful of transactions recorded even at 9.8, and no completed sales below 8.5 on record. The pricing curve is notably shallow between 9.6 and 9.8, indicating that grade alone does not command a steep premium for this issue, consistent with a high print run and limited crossover appeal beyond dedicated Avengers-run collectors.
This issue trades as a representative run-filler for Avengers completists and Copper Age speculators building out the pre-Heroes Reborn era rather than as a standalone target for investors. Raw copies in low and mid grades see negligible demand and are typically acquired as part of bulk lots or long-box runs, while CGC 9.8 copies attract a small but steady base of census-chasers and registry participants. Expect slow but stable movement at the top end, with little volatility expected barring renewed interest in the Terminatrix/Kang mythology.
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