Item Report
Silver Age Marvel Comics 'The Avengers' #11 CGC 4.0 Comic Book
By: Stan Lee (story); Don Heck & Chic Stone (art); Jack Kirby & Chic Stone (cover)
Style: Silver Age American Comic Book
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper, ink (CGC encapsulated in plastic holder)
Age: 1964 (December)
Condition: CGC 4.0 (Very Good, encapsulated; displays moderate wear; professionally graded)
Value: $200–$325 (at auction, CGC 4.0 grade, as of 2024 market)
Maker's Marks / Writing: CGC grading label: 'CGC UNIVERSAL GRADE', 'Avengers #11, Marvel Comics, 12/64', 4.0 (off-white to white pages), Certification: 2074303001; Cover: 'The Avengers', 'Co-starring: Spider-Man - 'Nuff Said!' , Artists' names: Stan Lee, Don Heck, Chic Stone, Jack Kirby. Comics Code Authority stamp, Marvel Comics Group 12¢.
Date: 2025-06-10 16:19:14.095700
Description:
This is a Silver Age comic book, 'The Avengers' issue #11, published by Marvel Comics in December 1964. The cover features Spider-Man and several Avengers characters (including Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Captain America) in classic mid-century comic style. The story is written by Stan Lee, with art by Don Heck and Chic Stone, and a cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. This particular copy is professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC (Certified Guaranty Company), achieving a universal grade of 4.0 (Very Good), indicating moderate wear but overall solid condition. Early Spider-Man appearance as a guest star is a key highlight.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A moderately desirable Silver Age Marvel comic, notable for Spider-Man’s early Avengers crossover appearance. CGC encapsulation ensures authenticity and preserves current condition. The 4.0 (Very Good) grade suggests solid collector value, though with obvious signs of wear. Attractive for collectors of key Marvel crossovers and Spider-Man fans.
Individual Images:
- The image shows a professionally encapsulated comic within a CGC universal grade holder
- utilizing a clear plastic slab with blue label. The slab is uncracked
- with a certification number (2074303001). The comic itself displays visible creasing and edge wear especially along the spine and corners
- consistent with the assigned 4.0 (VG) grade. There is no evidence of restoration or major staining. Colors remain bright
- though minor fading and surface wear are visible.
Provenance:
No separate provenance documents included; comic authenticity and grade documented by CGC slab.
Condition:
CGC 4.0 (Very Good, encapsulated; displays moderate wear; professionally graded)
Identification Score: 100%
The object is fully identified based on the CGC label, serial number, visible cover art, and all key publication details. The encapsulated holder confirms the exact comic and its grade.
Authenticity Score: 99%
Encapsulation by CGC, a respected third-party grading company, strongly authenticates this comic as genuine. There is no indication the slab has been tampered with and the labeling matches this comic’s known details.
Image Memory Note
The image is of Avengers #11 (Marvel Comics, December 1964) in a CGC case, universal blue label, graded 4.0 (VG), serial number 2074303001. The upper label gives full comic information: Stan Lee story, Don Heck & Chic Stone art, Jack Kirby & Chic Stone cover. There is a white page color designation (off-white to white). The cover features Spider-Man in the foreground, the Avengers (Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Wasp, Captain America) caught in a web, yellow cover background, bright primary colors, and classic comic book logo typography. The Comics Code Authority stamp and 12¢ price are visible. Damage/wear includes small creases near the spine, minor edge and corner wear, and some color loss along the spine. The encapsulated holder appears undamaged and uncracked.
Keywords
Avengers #11, Spider-Man, Silver Age, Marvel Comics, CGC, comic book, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, superhero, United States
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