Captain America and The Falcon ##213
Marvel Comics • Captain America Vol. 1
Writer
Jack Kirby
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
September 1977
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Captain America and The Falcon battling the villain Night-Flyer. The story involves Night-Flyer attempting to infiltrate a SHIELD facility to assassinate a witness. This issue is part of Jack Kirby's return to Marvel in the late 70s where he handled writing, art, and editing.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy handling wear; multiple spine stress marks with color breaks; heavy color-breaking creases across the bottom right corner; rounding and blunting of all four corners; surface scuffing and minor soiling on the yellow background; moderate spine roll; evident paper oxidation (yellowing) visible on page edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded (9.8): $200+
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies (VG/FN) recently sell for $5-$8. Mid-grade copies (VF 8.0) sell for approximately $25-$35. High-grade (9.8) copies have peaked near $225.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition ($4.0 range). It is best kept as a reader copy or in a bag/board for personal collection.
Notable Features
First appearance of Night-Flyer (a mercenary). Jack Kirby cover and interior art. Newsstand edition featuring the UPC barcode. 30 cent price variant.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1977 original. Print quality shows the standard four-color process dots consistent with 70s Bronze Age Marvels. Paper stock shows correct age-related tanning. Staple placement is correct for the era.