The Avengers #196
1st appearance of Taskmaster
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8 listingson eBay right now look like this issue but aren't it — usually the cheapest ones on the page. Here's what's wrong with each, so you don't buy the wrong book.
- ViewFacsimile / reprint$5.99
AVENGERS #196 NM- 1980 Marvel Legends Reprint 1st Taskmaster Appearance 2005 T1
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
- ViewFacsimile / reprint$9.98
The Avengers #196 Facsimile, Not For Sale Cover
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
- ViewWrong volume$11.99
X-Men vs. the Avengers #1 1987 Marvel Comics 1st App High Grade B113-196
Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.
- ViewFacsimile / reprint$25.00
Avengers #189 To 200 (196 Reprint). All Mid Grade. 12 Books. C Pix , Notes.
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
- ViewLot / bundle$29.99
Amazing Spider-man #131 165 181 196 202 203 Marvel Lot Run Good/VG *Q7
Multiple books sold together. The price is for the whole lot, so it is not comparable to a single copy.
- ViewLot / bundle$45.00
Avengers #195 & #196 1st Taskmaster - 2 Issue Lot Marvel Comics 1980
Multiple books sold together. The price is for the whole lot, so it is not comparable to a single copy.
- ViewLot / bundle$250.00
Avengers Comic Book Lot- 50 Total Comics from Bronze & Copper some keys #196
Multiple books sold together. The price is for the whole lot, so it is not comparable to a single copy.
- ViewLot / bundle$275.00
Vintage bronze age lot of 70 Mighty Thor Marvel comics #196 - 334
Multiple books sold together. The price is for the whole lot, so it is not comparable to a single copy.
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| Updated | Grade | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | CGC 9.8 | $625.00 |
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