Captain America Annual ##8
Marvel Comics • Captain America Annual Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Mike Zeck
Cover Artist
Mike Zeck
Publication Date
1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic confrontation between Captain America and Wolverine. The story, titled 'Tess-One', involves the two heroes battling a rogue adamantium-coated robot. It is a key Copper Age issue due to the meeting of these two icons and the definitive cover art.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5 to 8.0 estimate)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks/ticks, some of which appear to break color. Minor blunting on the top-left and top-right corners. Light surface wear on the black ink of the cover. Slight edging/shelf wear on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $55.00; Graded (CGC 8.0): $100.00 - $130.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw newsstand copies range from $40 to $65 depending on specific spine integrity. CGC 9.8 copies routinely sell for over $400 due to the iconic Mike Zeck cover.
Grading Recommendation
Potential candidate for grading only if a 'Press and Clean' service can remove surface dimples and improve spine alignment. In its current state, it is likely an 8.0, which may not provide a significant ROI after grading fees; however, it is a highly desirable 'collector's copy'.
Notable Features
Iconic Mike Zeck cover. Features Wolverine. Newsstand edition (identified by the UPC barcode in the bottom left). Part of the Marvel 25th Anniversary celebration (logo in top left). First appearance of the Overrider (Richard Rennslick).
Authentication Notes
The book displays correct period-appropriate newsstand barcode formatting, 1986 Marvel 25th Anniversary trade dress, and expected aging of the paper stock. No signs of restoration are visible in the photo.