The Avengers #27

Title: The Avengers

Issue Number: #27

Publisher: Marvel

Publication Date: April 1966

Era: Silver Age

Series/Volume: The Avengers Vol. 1

Writer: Stan Lee

Artist/Penciler: Don Heck

Cover Artist: Jack Kirby & Don Heck

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Standard 12¢ Cover

Printing: First Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Attuma and Beetle appearances; classic Silver Age Avengers lineup featuring Captain America, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver and Wasp. Jack Kirby/Don Heck cover.

UPC: None

Page Count: 32 pages

Country: United States

Language: English

Paper Type: Newsprint

Condition: Used

Grade (Conservative RAW): VG/FN (5.0)

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

CONDITION NOTES: Solid, attractive Silver Age copy with excellent color and strong overall presentation. Moderate spine wear with numerous small color-breaking stresses and edge wear. Additional wear along the top edge, with light corner and edge wear. Small creases and handling wear are present. Back cover has age toning and some light soiling/staining, with a few small marks and edge wear. Interior pages show typical age toning but remain supple and readable. Staples show some age but remain attached. No major pieces missing from the cover.

SCAN NOTES: Scans are provided of the actual comic being sold, including the front cover, back cover, spine and centerfold. Scanner lighting can exaggerate page and cover toning compared with 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.

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