CAPTAIN AMERICA ##1 (Legacy #772)
Marvel Comics • Captain America Vol. 11
Writer
J. Michael Straczynski
Interior Artist
Jesús Saiz
Cover Artist
Chip Zdarsky
Publication Date
November 2023
Cover Variant
Chip Zdarsky Variant Cover (Cover E)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the 2023 relaunch. Steve Rogers returning to his roots and dealing with his past as a young man in New York before the war. It introduces the 'Change Agents' concept and features a flashback to 1930s Brooklyn.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The comic looks very sharp and flat. There is a slight visible corner softening on the bottom right and minimal mechanical wear along the spine edge. Surface gloss is excellent with no visible color-breaking creases in the digital image.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 / Graded (CGC 9.8): $35.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for this specific Zdarsky variant range from $4.00 to $9.00 plus shipping for raw copies. High-grade slabbed copies have sold around the $40 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection preference. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market premium for this specific modern variant.
Notable Features
Features a minimalist stylized cover by Eisner-winner Chip Zdarsky. Note the 'LGY #772' indicating Marvel's legacy numbering system. This is an 'Open-to-Order' variant.
Authentication Notes
Authentic modern Marvel publication with standard semi-gloss cover stock, 'Rated T+' age rating, and distinctive modern trade dress. Barcode suffix '00151' correctly identifies it as the 1st issue, 5th variant (Cover E).