Captain America ##379
Marvel Comics • Captain America Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Ron Lim
Cover Artist
Ron Lim
Publication Date
November 1990
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Streets of Poison' storyline. The issue features Captain America dealing with the introduction of a new drug called 'Ice' in New York City. Features appearances by Crossbones and the introduction of Nefarius (Lloyd Bloch).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with some color-breaking ticks visible along the left edge. The top right corner shows minor rounding/blunting. Some surface wear and a slight bend likely on the bottom right corner. Presence of a UPC barcode confirms local newsstand distribution.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $3-$8 plus shipping on eBay. High-grade newsstand copies can occasionally fetch a small premium over direct editions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading fees and shipping would exceed the market value of the book, even in high grade. Only worth grading if if holds high personal sentimental value.
Notable Features
First appearance of Nefarius (Lloyd Bloch). Newsstand edition with barcode. Part of the iconic 'Streets of Poison' story arc by Mark Gruenwald.
Authentication Notes
Appearances are consistent with early 1990s Marvel gloss and newsstand paper stock. Barcode registration and Marvel Comics banner in the top left corner are authentic to the 1990 production cycle.