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Avengers Lot 108 112 117 118 119 1st App Mantis Avengers Defenders War Marvel
About This Lot
This lot has five Bronze Age issues of The Avengers from Steve Englehart’s celebrated early-’70s run. The headliner is #112, the first appearance of Mantis. #117 and #118 are chapters of the classic Avengers/Defenders War, with #118 as the finale. Rounding it out are the Space Phantom and Grim Reaper showdown in #108 and the Collector’s return in #119.
Issues & Condition
Avengers #108 – VF- (7.5): Deep, glossy black cover with bright color. Lies flat, and the corners are sharp. The spine is tight. The back cover has even cream toning, with two small chips and some tanning along the spine edge. Tan interior pages.
Avengers #112 – VG (4.0): The cover colors are still bright, but there’s heavy surface creasing, including several color-breaking creases through the right half and along the bottom edge. The red areas show rubbing, and there’s edge wear and tanning along the spine. The back cover has cream toning, tanned edges, and light creasing. Interior pages are tan and supple. Complete.
Avengers #117 – FN (6.0): Bright yellow cover with good gloss. There’s a color-breaking crease at the upper right corner and light wear along the top and right edges. The spine is tight. The back cover is clean, with even cream toning. Tan interior pages.
Avengers #118 – VF- (7.5): Bright, glossy cover with sharp corners. The spine is tight. The back cover is clean, with even cream toning and some tanning along the spine edge. Tan interior pages.
Avengers #119 – FN (6.0): Bright, glossy cover. A color-breaking crease runs through the upper right of the front and shows on the back as a diagonal line across the top. Small bend at the lower right corner. The spine is tight. The back cover has even cream toning, with tanning along the top and left edges. Tan interior pages.
All staples are secure. I didn’t find any writing or missing pieces on any issue.
Seller-Assessed Grades
All grades are my own estimates and are not CGC-certified. Please review all photos carefully and judge the condition for yourself.
Shipping
Ships securely in bags, boards, and a Gemini mailer to protect during transit. Combined shipping available on multiple purchases — check out my other listings!
