Who are The Avengers

The Avengers are a team in Marvel Comics that has consisted of numerous team mates and leaders over the years. From Iron Man and Captain America to Hercules, Beast, MoonDragon and more.

The team came together in September 1963 as a way to cross promote the individual team members. It was assumed that if you were a fan of Thor you would also buy The Avengers as he was a team member.

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Why are Avengers comics valuable for collectors?

Next to the X-Men, The Avengers are one of most popular superhero teams in all of Comics. The original Avengers included Marvel’s greatest heroes in Thor, Captain America, Wasp, Hulk, Iron Man and Ant Man.

It includes some of the biggest 1st appearances of MCU villains including Kang and Ultron. It also has some of Marvel’s most iconic covers for instance Avengers #4, Avengers #25, Avengers #57 and more!

While Avengers comics are valuable in monetary terms they are also valuable in nostalgia and sentimentality. Older collectors grew up with these heroes and gave them wild stories to read and lessons to learn.

For younger collectors the MCU movies put the Avengers front and centre and fascinated new audiences.

How do I identify a Key Avengers Issue?

A number of previously mentioned resources can help determine what the community considers a key. Key Comic Collector, COVR Price, Go Collect.

Top Avengers Key Issues by Importance

Avengers #1 – The first team appearance of the Avengers

This is the issue that started it all. The most prized possession of any Avengers fan. A high grade copy can be out of reach for most but low grade copies are still attainable.

Avengers #4 – Captain America joins the team!

The 2nd most important issue in Avengers history is the fourth issue of Avengers. In this key issue Captain America is back from the dead and joins the Avengers. It also has one of the most iconic covers of all time.

Avengers #8 – The first appearance of Kang!

One of the Avengers and Fantastic Fours’s greatest villain Kang was introduced in Avengers #8. Kang became a villain across multiple MCU productions.

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Avengers #55 – The first appearance of Ultron

The first appearance of Ultron. Ultron went on to become one of the most popular villains in Marvel History. He was integral to the Avengers movie and the creation of Vision in the MCU. It is also rumored he will be back for more MCU productions in the future including a Vision tv series.

Avengers #57 – The first appearance of Vision

Vision has become a popular character over the years and has played a key role in the Avengers movies.

Avengers Annual #10 – First Appearance of Rogue

While not directly related to Avengers fans. This is an important comic for the Marvel universe as it’s the 1st appearance of X-Man favourite Rogue.

Avengers #181 – New Avengers team and Scott Lang 1st appearance

This key issue includes the 1st appearance of Scott Lang who took on the mantle of Ant-Man. This issue also includes the first appearance of the new Avengers lineup. This revamped team includes Beast from the X-Men, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Iron Man, Cap, Falcon and The Wasp.

Modern Avengers Key Issues worth Collecting

While there are not a lot Modern Avengers issues that are worth a lot in terms of monetary value just yet. These are a few that have 1st appearances or important events that may be worth having.

Avengers #2 (2013) – The first appearance of The Builders

This is the first appearance of the Builders, an alien race that has existed for thousands of years traveling the multiverse and seeding planets. At one point they go to war with The Beyonders. Given the MCU is currently in the multiverse saga and The Beyonder is rumored to play a part in the next Avengers movies the builders could be popping up somewhere.

Avengers #35 (2014) – First Cover of Sam Wilson as Cap and more!

1st cover of Sam Wilson as Captain America though he does not appear in the issue. It is also the 2nd cameo of Superior Iron-Man. The story line of Time runs out is rumored to be adapted in Doctor Strange 3.

Avengers #33 (2020) – Origin of Uru

This issue contains the story of Uru, the material that Mjolnir is composed of. It was released during Covid and was rather scarce with a low print run.

Avengers #50 (2021) – Multiple 1st appearances

This issue has a ton of possible key characters moving forward. It has the first full appearance of Avengers of the Multiverse. It also includes the Masters of Evil team appearance as well as cameos of Ghost Samurai and Soldier Supreme.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive Avengers key Issue?

Avengers #1 from nineteen sixty three is the most expensive Avengers key issue currently. Its average value for a raw, very good issue is approximately three thousand dollars. The highest graded copy of a 9.6 sold for four hundred and twenty four thousand dollars.

How do I find the grade of my Avengers comics?

Following along with the CBCS grading scale gives you a close approximation of what grade a grading company would give it.

Are Modern Avengers Key issues worth investing in?

While the Avengers will always be a huge part of the Marvel universe it is hard to gauge what stories or characters Marvel would use in the future for television and film. There are a few issues laid out in this blog that could become part of Marvel’s future plan and they are currently cheap enough to have little risk.

One area to focus on would be Avengers Vs X-Men issues. This seems to be the path for the foreseeable future of the MCU.

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Conclusion: Unlock The Value of Avengers Keys?

While some keys fluctuate in value by a few hundred dollars or a bit more, I do not expect low grade keys from the original series to rise to astronomical levels. Low grade copies of Good and Very Good seem to be for sale regularly. These can go for a thousand to two thousand depending on how it presents.

High grade copies are a different story and have fluctuated by thousands at a time. The movies have been hugely successful At this point most Avengers keys in low grade are going to be for sentimentality or they are the favorite team for a collection.