Captain America ##406
Marvel Comics • Captain America Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Rik Levins
Cover Artist
Rik Levins
Publication Date
Early September 1992
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 5 of the 6-part 'Man and Wolf' storyline. Steve Rogers has been transformed into a werewolf ('Cap-Wolf') and must lead a pack of other werewolves (including Wolfsbane and Feral) against Dr. Nightshade and Starwolf. Features an appearance by Wolverine.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks (approx. 5-7), notable corner blunting on the bottom left, price sticker residue/ink mark in the barcode area, and slight edge wear on the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 | Graded (estimated 6.0): $25 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw copies range from $3 to $12 depending on newsstand vs direct and condition. 9.8 graded copies sell for $100-$150, but lower grades rarely trade as slabs.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading exceeds the value of this specific copy due to the visible condition issues and the price sticker on the barcode. Keep as a reader copy.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition barcode, iconic 'Cap-Wolf' cover, middle chapter of the 'Man and Wolf' saga which has gained cult-classic status among modern collectors.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel newsstand production; standard newsstand paper stock, era-appropriate trade dress, and correct barcode configuration (60011 tag).