The Avengers #54

Title: The Avengers

Issue Number: #54

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: July 1968

Era: Silver Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Roy Thomas

Artist/Penciler: John Buscema; George Klein inks

Cover Artist: John Buscema; George Klein inks

Format: Single Issue Comic Book, 36 Pages

Variant/Cover: Standard 12¢ U.S. Cover

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: First appearance of the new Masters of Evil and first cameo appearance of Ultron, appearing in the guise of the Crimson Cowl. Ultron's first full appearance follows in Avengers #55. Also an early appearance of Dane Whitman as the Black Knight.

UPC: None (Pre-UPC)

Comic Grade: FN+ to FN/VF (6.5–7.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Appears complete from provided scans; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Very attractive Silver Age key with strong color and excellent overall eye appeal. The predominantly black front cover remains particularly clean and vibrant. Moderate color-breaking spine stress is present, including several small stresses around the staple areas, with light edge and corner wear. There is a small amount of wear at the upper-left spine corner and minor top-edge wear. Back cover has moderate, even age toning with light edge and corner wear. Interior pages show even age toning and minor handling wear. Both staples appear secure and the centerfold remains attached.

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.

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