The Avengers #31

Title: The Avengers

Issue Number: #31

Publisher: Marvel

Publication Date: August 1966

Era: Silver Age

Series/Volume: The Avengers Vol. 1

Writer: Stan Lee

Artist/Penciler: Don Heck

Cover Artist: Don Heck / Frank Giacoia

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Standard 12¢ Cover

Printing: First Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Second appearance of the Keeper; Captain America, Goliath, Wasp, Hawkeye, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch appearances.

UPC: None

Page Count: 36 pages

Country: United States

Language: English

Paper Type: Newsprint

Condition: Used

Grade (Conservative RAW): VG (4.0)

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

CONDITION NOTES: Nice presenting Silver Age copy with strong front-cover color and deep blacks. Moderate spine wear with multiple color-breaking stress lines, rubbing and wear concentrated along the left edge. There is additional edge and corner wear, small creases, and a small triangular crease at the lower right corner. Back cover has age toning, light soiling and staining, with heavier discoloration/soiling near the lower right area. Interior pages show typical age toning. Centerfold is attached at both staples. 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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