Captain America ##246
Marvel Comics • Captain America Vol. 1
Writer
Peter Gillis
Interior Artist
Jerry Bingham
Cover Artist
Don Perlin
Publication Date
June 1980
Cover Variant
Regular (Newsstand Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: Sins of the Fathers! Features Captain America (Steve Rogers) battling Joe (the 'Joe' from the cover tagline) on top of a New York City subway train. This issue features a Joe Simon and Jack Kirby tribute element and explores themes of urban decay.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks. Slight color rubbing on the yellow border. Minor corner blunting at bottom left. Age-related tanning visible on page edges through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (9.6+): $50 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Fine grade have sold for approximately $8. High grade 9.8 CGC copies average $100-$120.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading, shipping, and handling would likely exceed the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Features the debut of Joe as a common-man antagonist. Includes Marvel's Bronze Age newsstand barcode (UPC) in the lower left corner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980 Marvel publication. Characteristics include period-accurate 40 cent price point, Newsstand UPC, and standard newsprint paper stock for the era.