Captain America ##109
Marvel Comics • Captain America Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
January 1969
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A retelling of the origin of Captain America. Steve Rogers undergoes the Super-Soldier experiment, the death of Professor Erskine, and the first meeting with Bucky Barnes. This serves as the definitive Silver Age retelling of the 1941 origin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color breaking ticks, corner blunting on all four corners, significant yellowing/tanning of the cover edges, and minor staining/soiling visible in the white areas of the newspaper background art. Top edge appears slightly frayed.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $80 - $120; Graded (CGC 5.0): $150 - $180
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $75 and $130 depending on edge wear. CGC 5.0 copies typically sell for approximately $160.
Grading Recommendation
Optional. While a Silver Age key issue, a 5.0 grade may not see a significant value jump after grading fees. Professional pressing and cleaning could potentially bump it to a 5.5 or 6.0 due to the light soiling on the white background.
Notable Features
Key Issue: Retelling of Captain America's origin. Iconic 'Newspaper' cover by Jack Kirby. Includes appearances by Abraham Erskine, Red Skull, and Bucky Barnes.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. Correct 12-cent cover price for 1969. Note the 'Approved by the Comics Code' seal and appropriate dot-matrix printing style for the era. The yellowing of the paper is consistent with 1960s newsprint aging.