Price history & market evidence
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| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | $11.99 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_8_0_valueguide | 2009-05-01 |
| 9.2 | $17.10 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_2_valueguide | 2009-05-01 |
| 9.6 | $30.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_6_valueguide | 2009-05-01 |
| 9.8 | $27.02 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_8_valueguide | 2009-05-01 |
| RAW | $2.90 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 2009-05-01 |
| 10.0 | $35.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_10_0_valueguide | 2009-05-01 |
| 4.0 | $1.80 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_4_0_valueguide | 2009-05-01 |
| 6.0 | $7.25 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_6_0_valueguide | 2009-05-01 |
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Graded population
CGC records 10 graded copies for Dark Avengers #3 (2009). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
Story synopsis
Several days ago, newly appointed director of national security Norman Osborn) visits the agoraphobic Sentry) in his quarters above Avengers Tower, which is now owned by Osborn. Aware of the Sentry's mental health issues, and his struggle with his alter-ego the Void_(Earth-616)), Osborn empathizes with him, sharing his own struggles with mental illness, and convinces him that the Void does not exist, and is instead a manifestation of the Sentry's alienation from his own humanity. Taking his words to heart, a grateful Sentry accepts Osborn's offer of help, and agrees to stay on as Osborn assumes command of the Avengers).
These events are witnessed by Morgan Le Fay). Having just been decapitated by Sentry in the future, Morgan has returned to the year 690 A.D. and now seeks to learn more of her new foes; the Avengers who have just come to aid Dr. Doom), the object of her vengeance.
In the present, the Avengers are desperately fighting against Morgan's horde of demons, having just lost the Sentry. As Ares) continues in vain to use his authority as the God of War to convince her to surrender, she uses a spell to petrify him, turning him into a stone statue. Just as a gloating Le Fay mockingly offers to accept their surrender and enslavement, she is killed by Bullseye_(Earth-616)). The Avengers gain only a brief moment of respite as Morgan returns, and once again enchants Venom) to turn him against his allies.
Osborn manages to rouse the unconscious Doom, who tells him to run away. With his armor frozen by Morgan's spell, Doom is unable to act. Osborn carries him away from the fray and convinces him to allow Osborn to interface with his armor, so that they can use Doom's Time Platform to travel back to the past and defeat Morgan in her own time. With no other choice, Doom reluctantly agrees. They return to the time just before Morgan set out on her quest for revenge, as Doom declares that no one raises a hand against him.
| Appearing1 = **Featured Characters:** * Dark Avengers) ** Sentry (Bob Reynolds)) ** Iron Patriot (Norman Osborn))|Captain America Vol 5 48|Dark Reign: Elektra Vol 1 1 ** Ares) ** Wolverine (Daken)) ** Venom / Spider-Man (Mac Gargan)) ** Hawkeye_(Earth-616)) ** Captain Marvel (Noh-Varr)) ** Ms. Marvel (Karla Sofen))|Captain America Vol 5 48|Fusion Vol 1 1 ** Victoria Hand) **Supporting Characters:** * Lindy Reynolds) * C.L.O.C.) * H.A.M.M.E.R.) agents **Antagonists:** * Morgan Le Fay) **Other Characters:** * Supreme Intelligence) * Spider-Man (Peter Parker)) * Baron Zemo (Helmut Zemo)) * Wolverine (Logan)) * Elektra) **Realities:** * Earth-616 **Locations:** * Avengers Tower) * Morgan Le Fay's castle * Latveria ** Doctor Doom's Castle) **Items:** * Iron Patriot Armor Model 1 * Venom Symbiote_(Earth-616)) * Nega-Gauntlets * Spider-Man's Suit * Scorpion's Suit * Goblin Armor * Doctor Doom's Armor * Time Cube)
| Solicit = The phenom that is the Dark Avengers continues. BATTLEGROUND LATVERIA as Morgana Le Fey attacks with all the power at her disposal. Meanwhile these new Avengers discover all the dirt and hidden secrets of their notorious pasts.
| Notes = * The flashback in this issue takes place prior to the events of Dark Avengers Vol 1 1. | Trivia = | Recommended = | Links =
Creative credits
Writers: Brian Michael Bendis
Interior art: Mike Deodato Jr.
Color: Rain Beredo
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