Captain America ##238
Marvel Comics Group • Captain America Vol. 1
Writer
Roger McKenzie
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema and Don Perlin
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard
Publication Date
October 1979
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story title 'Beware the Hawk-Riders!' Captain America faces the mystery of the Hawk-Riders in a high-altitude adventure. Features key characters Steve Rogers (Captain America) and the first (and only) appearance of the Hawk-Riders team.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5) to Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks. Significant lower-left corner wear and blunting. Minor edge wear on the right side. Gloss appears decent but hindered by polybag reflection. Softness in corners suggests age-related handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $120.00 - $150.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $6 and $10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies occasionally reaching $150, though volume is low for this specific non-key issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade of 7.0-7.5 would not result in a value increase that offsets the cost of grading, shipping, and insurance. It is a nice collector copy but not a high-value investment piece.
Notable Features
Distinguished by the Keith Pollard cover art. This is a common Bronze Age issue. Features the 'Hawk-Riders' who are largely forgotten minor villains, making it more of a completionist issue than a major key.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1979 original based on the 40-cent price point, paper oxidation visible on the page edges in the background, and standard Bronze Age ink saturation.