Captain America and The Falcon ##164
Marvel Comics • Captain America Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Alan Weiss
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema (pencils), John Verpoorten (inks)
Publication Date
August 1973
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title story 'Queen of the Werewolves!'. Captain America battles Nightshade (Tilda Johnson) and her army of werewolves. The Falcon is transformed into a werewolf and used against Captain America. This issue is part of the Bronze Age run by Steve Englehart.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; tanning along the top edge of the cover; some blunting and wear on the corners (especially bottom right); faint surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover art.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $25 - $45; Graded (CGC 7.0): $80 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies range from $30 to $55. CGC 9.0+ copies have reached $150+, while 7.0-8.0 copies hover around $90-$120.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection preservation. The estimated grade (7.0-7.5) and current market value for this specific issue do not provide a significant return on investment after grading and shipping fees.
Notable Features
Features the second appearance of Nightshade (Tilda Johnson). Notable werewolf cover art. 20-cent price variant. Bronze Age key-lite issue.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the paper aging (tanning), 20-cent price point consistent with 1973, and the 'CC' (Curtis Circulation) logo in the corner box.