Captain America ##246
Marvel Comics • Captain America Vol. 1
Writer
Peter Gillis
Interior Artist
Jerry Bingham
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
June 1980
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'Sins of the Fathers!' featuring Captain America (Steve Rogers) battling Joe DeMarco (as The Protocide precursor/unnamed foe in this context) atop a subway train. Includes a subplot regarding Steve Rogers' career as a freelance commercial artist.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy wear including a significant diagonal crease across the top right corner, significant spine stress with color breaks, blunted corners, surface scuffing/shelf wear, and minor staining/soiling along the left edge spine area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 4.0): $25 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range between $4 and $12. High-grade (9.8) copies sell for roughly $150-$200.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $30+) would exceed the market value of the book in this condition. This is a common Bronze Age issue without major key attributes.
Notable Features
Notable for the John Byrne cover art. Features graffiti on the subway train which includes names of various Marvel staff members from that era (easter eggs).
Authentication Notes
The comic exhibits authentic 1980s newsprint paper aging and 40-cent price point consistent with Marvel's Bronze Age production. The Direct Edition UPC barcode with a '06' month indicator is authentic.