Avengers # 1 and # 4 Club 12 12

[showcase22gr1959]

This week's result for Avengers 1 and 4 for ComicLink auction 5/25/10.

 

Avengers 1

8.0 cream to off-white $7512

7.0 off-white $4427

7.0 off-white to white $4300

5.5 cream to off-white $1829

3.5 cream to off-white $ 762

 

Avengers 4

9.4 off-white to white (Northland) $17530

9.0 white pages $5400

7.0 cream to off-white $1001

Edited May 27, 2010 by showcase22gr1959

[Agent 007]

Thanks!

 

I love the A#4 - classic cover always copied now.

[Dark Knight]

Now that's a huge price difference between the AV 4 9.2 and 9.0

[showcase22gr1959]

I wonder if Pedigree status was the reason...but that 9.0 had white pages.

[Dark Knight]

It's not even that high of a grade for a SA book. I consider high grade to be 9.6 and up. I dunno, but I wouldn't pay the price for that 9.2. Could be the pedigree status that boosted the price up, but there are so much AV 4 available in 9.2.

[showcase22gr1959]

That's ridiculous dough for a 9.2...maybe a flipper or "I have to get it".

[johnnyhedge-migration]

The Northland was a 9.4, which makes more sense. Actually, the price was a little low compared to GPA. I thought about it, considering my affinity for SA Pedigreed Keys, but I have my sights set elsewhere:

[showcase22gr1959]

The Northland was a 9.4, which makes more sense. Actually, the price was a little low compared to GPA. I thought about it, considering my affinity for SA Pedigreed Keys, but I have my sights set elsewhere:

 

Oops! Changed it. That was looking quite high for a 9.2. (thumbs u

[johnnyhedge-migration]

Great colors too

[Mac Man]

Here's a question for y'all:

 

Which book do you think will prove to be a more valuable book in the long run and why? For my part, I'm of the mind that says Avengers 4. Avengers isn't really a TRUE first appearance other than the group itself as all other were around. #4 is the first appearance Cap since the GA, but more importantly, it really establishes his presence in the true Marvel Age of comics--not Timely. I can see the argument that Avenger 1 provided the vehicle for Cap to return and that's a fair point. I'd say both books' splash pages are equally astounding and I'd have a hard time putting one over the other; however, when it comes to cover art, there is no question that the #4 is leaps and bounds ahead of #1. Storywise, #1 isn't bad really but when you look at the more complex charater-driven story of #4, I think we see even in terms of content, #4 pulls ahead in the end.

 

But hey! That's just me--what do you guys think?

[Primetime]

Here's a question for y'all:

 

Which book do you think will prove to be a more valuable book in the long run and why? For my part, I'm of the mind that says Avengers 4. Avengers isn't really a TRUE first appearance other than the group itself as all other were around. #4 is the first appearance Cap since the GA, but more importantly, it really establishes his presence in the true Marvel Age of comics--not Timely. I can see the argument that Avenger 1 provided the vehicle for Cap to return and that's a fair point. I'd say both books' splash pages are equally astounding and I'd have a hard time putting one over the other; however, when it comes to cover art, there is no question that the #4 is leaps and bounds ahead of #1. Storywise, #1 isn't bad really but when you look at the more complex charater-driven story of #4, I think we see even in terms of content, #4 pulls ahead in the end.

 

But hey! That's just me--what do you guys think?

A1 is already 3x the "guide" value of an A4 in top guide. It's hard to ever see A4 catching up to A1, but the popularity of Cap should keep A4 and A1 neck in neck from a demand standpoint. (thumbs u Edited May 27, 2010 by Primetime

[Dark Knight]

The Northland was a 9.4, which makes more sense. Actually, the price was a little low compared to GPA. I thought about it, considering my affinity for SA Pedigreed Keys, but I have my sights set elsewhere:

 

Oops! Changed it. That was looking quite high for a 9.2. (thumbs u

 

I knew something was fishy about that price. Now it makes sense

[Agent 007]

A#4 is a classic cover and story. A#1 is good. But the Hulk leaves Avengers way to soon. But you can't beat Loki and Thor as well. A#1 overall to me due to it is the 1st issue. Never know, if Avengers never came about, CA may have had his return in Fantastic Four or another series.

[piper]

Here's a question for y'all:

 

Which book do you think will prove to be a more valuable book in the long run and why? For my part, I'm of the mind that says Avengers 4. Avengers isn't really a TRUE first appearance other than the group itself as all other were around. #4 is the first appearance Cap since the GA, but more importantly, it really establishes his presence in the true Marvel Age of comics--not Timely. I can see the argument that Avenger 1 provided the vehicle for Cap to return and that's a fair point. I'd say both books' splash pages are equally astounding and I'd have a hard time putting one over the other; however, when it comes to cover art, there is no question that the #4 is leaps and bounds ahead of #1. Storywise, #1 isn't bad really but when you look at the more complex charater-driven story of #4, I think we see even in terms of content, #4 pulls ahead in the end.

 

But hey! That's just me--what do you guys think?

A1 is already 3x the "guide" value of an A4 in top guide. It's hard to ever see A4 catching up to A1, but the popularity of Cap should keep A4 and A1 neck in neck from a demand standpoint. (thumbs u

 

Well said!

[Agent 007]

A#4 I hope for better long term than A#1.

[cheetah]

A1 since it is consistently more rare in high grade than A4. I wouldn't sneeze at either one, though.

[dikran]

A1 since it is consistently more rare in high grade than A4. I wouldn't sneeze at either one, though.

 

+1

 

From a supply standpoint AV1 is much more difficult to obtain in decent grade whereas AV4 seems almost always available. From a geek standpoint, AV4 is way cooler. I love & cherish both my books regardless.

[etanick]

Is this book the same Avengers CGC 9.0 Boston Pedigree now pressed up to a 9.4?

http://www.comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2FAuctions%2Fdefault%2Easp%3F%5FSORT%3DYES%26Focused%3D1%26f1%3Da%2EMaxBid%26ODire1%3DDESC%26f2%3Di%2ETitle%252C%2Bi%2EIssueNumber%26ODire2%3DASC%26f3%3Da%2ENoofbids%26ODire3%3DDESC%23Item%5F848114&id=848114

[showcase22gr1959]

Is this book the same Avengers CGC 9.0 Boston Pedigree now pressed up to a 9.4?

http://www.comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2FAuctions%2Fdefault%2Easp%3F%5FSORT%3DYES%26Focused%3D1%26f1%3Da%2EMaxBid%26ODire1%3DDESC%26f2%3Di%2ETitle%252C%2Bi%2EIssueNumber%26ODire2%3DASC%26f3%3Da%2ENoofbids%26ODire3%3DDESC%23Item%5F848114&id=848114

 

According to GPA, the Boston 9.4 sold in 2006 and now a 9.4. (thumbs u

[Mark 1]

Here is my admission to the club! Avengers #4 is next on the list...

 

This is a 2.5 and I tend to prefer higher grade books but the overall look of this book in person is quite nice and I got it for a great price (the lowest recorded in recent times for a an Avengers 2.5 CGC book on Heritage Auctions)