The Avengers #18

Title: The Avengers

Issue Number: #18

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: July 1965

Era: Silver Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Stan Lee

Artist/Penciler: Don Heck

Cover Artist: Jack Kirby / Dick Ayers

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Regular 12¢ U.S. Edition

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Early Silver Age Avengers issue featuring “When the Commissar Commands!” with Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. Features the Commissar and a classic Jack Kirby cover.

UPC: None

Comic Grade: FN (6.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Attractive Silver Age copy with strong cover color, good gloss and very nice overall eye appeal. There are multiple small color-breaking spine stresses, with some additional wear concentrated toward the lower spine and around the staple areas. Light edge and corner wear is present, including a small crease at the upper-right corner of the front cover. The back cover shows age-related toning with light edge, corner and handling wear. Interior pages show typical age toning but remain supple and present well. Both staples are secure and the centerfold is firmly attached. This copy presents noticeably better overall than the previous Avengers #18 copy.

Scan Note: Images are high-resolution scans of the actual comic. Scanning can exaggerate page toning, surface wear, color variations and other minor imperfections. Colors and paper tones may vary slightly from how the comic looks in person.

Comic Book Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.

Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.

Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.

Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.

Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.

Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.

Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.

Grading Disclaimer: Grading is based on commonly accepted comic book grading standards. We are not professional graders, but make every effort to provide an accurate and conservative assessment based on the condition of each comic. Grading is subjective and opinions may vary. If you have any questions or concerns about an item, please reach out to us.