Lot #53: Avengers #389, published by Marvel Comics in August 1995

This image shows Avengers Vol. 1 #389, a Marvel comic book published in August 1995. This issue is part of the "Modern Age" of comics and features a cover price of 1.50. Issue Details Story Title: "Message From Home". Creative Team: Plot/Script: Bob Harras and Terry Kavanagh. Artists: Fabio Laguna (pencils) and Scott Koblish (inks). Cover Art: Mike Deodato Jr. and Tom Palmer. Key Characters: The story features a team lineup including Black Widow (Natasha Romanov), Crystal, Deathcry, Giant-Man (Hank Pym), Hercules, and Quicksilver. Plot Summary The story follows Deathcry, a young Shi'ar warrior, who is pursued across Manhattan by Mandroids. The Mandroids and national security advisor Henry Peter Gyrich suspect her of compromising national security due to mysterious "care packages" (messages) arriving from her home planet through a volatile wormhole. The Avengers come to her defense, eventually discovering that the mysterious canister was simply a garbled hologram message from her alien nursemaid. Market Value Current market prices for this issue vary based on its condition and whether it is a "Direct Market" or "Newsstand" edition: Ungraded (Raw): Typically ranges from 2.00 to 17.00 depending on the seller and condition (VF/NM). CGC Graded: A professionally graded copy (e.g., CGC 8.5) can be valued around 40.00. Comic is in near mint condition comes bagged and boarded Pickup category timeslot {A}