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Cover: Mike Deodato

The Avengers #394

Jan 1996 · Marvel · 1.50 USD; 2.10 CAD

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“Bad Blood”

In "Bad Blood," the Wasp undergoes a striking transformation, emerging from her cocoon with a new, insect-inspired appearance that signals a turning point in her journey. Written by Bob Harras, Terry Kavanagh, and Ben Raab, with dynamic art by Mike Deodato and inks by Tom Palmer, this issue marks a pivotal moment for the character as she faces escalating threats. The cover by Mike Deodato captures the intensity of her evolution, a 1.50 USD comic from 1996 that stands out in the Avengers' ongoing saga.

writer Bob Harras · writer Terry Kavanagh · writer Ben Raab · artist Mike Deodato · inker Tom Palmer · colorist Frank Lopez · letterer Janice Chiang · cover Mike Deodato

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Raw (NM) $6

CGC 9.8 · 9 in census $21

CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $20*

CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $20

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VF $4.7 VF · Newsstand $32.98

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Raw / ungraded $1.49 Raw / ungraded $3.95 Raw / ungraded $5 Raw / ungraded $9.2 Raw / ungraded $9.95 Raw / ungraded $11 Signed $31.6

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VF/NM $4 VF $5 FN $5.98 NM $5.99 VF/NM $5.99 VF+ $8.49 MINT $9 Avengers #394 Wasp Vision Hawkeye Hercules Kang Mantis Marvel Comics 1996 $2.95

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Full credits

writer Bob Harras

writer Terry Kavanagh

writer Ben Raab

artist Mike Deodato

inker Tom Palmer

colorist Frank Lopez

letterer Janice Chiang

cover pencils, inks Mike Deodato

Reprints

Reprinted in Avengers #5 (1997), Avengers: The Crossing Omnibus #[nn] (2012), Iron Man Epic Collection #21 (2023), Avengers Epic Collection #27 (2025)

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