Captain America ##103
Marvel Comics • Captain America Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby (Pencils), Syd Shores (Inks)
Publication Date
July 1968
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (12-cent Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'The Weakest Link!'. Features Captain America vs. the Red Skull and the Exiles. Sharon Carter is kidnapped by Red Skull's minions, and Captain America must fight through the Exiles to reach her.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible grease pencil or ink price mark ('4/0') on the top 'P' and 'A' in 'Captain'. Notable spine stress and color breaking. Color chipping along the left spine edge. Significant corner blunting and minor rounding. Scuffing and surface wear on the black background areas. Possible tanning of interior pages based on edge appearance.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (CGC 4.0): $65 - $80. High-grade copies (9.0+) can reach $250+.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-low grade raw copies have settled between $35 and $50. CGC 6.0 copies recently sold for approximately $110.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current condition. The '4/0' writing on the cover and general shelf wear limit the ceiling value. Cost of grading (shipping and fees) would likely exceed the value increase gained by a 4.0-5.0 slabbed grade.
Notable Features
Silver Age issue; iconic Red Skull cover by Jack Kirby; early appearance of Sharon Carter (Agent 13); features the Exiles.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age Marvel comic. Features the standard 12-cent price point of the era, correct Comics Code Authority seal, and period-accurate typography/color registration for 1968 Marvel prints.