Captain America ##405
Marvel Comics • Captain America Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Rik Levins
Cover Artist
Rik Levins
Publication Date
Late August 1992
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of the 'Man and Wolf' storyline. After being injected with a serum by Nightshade, Steve Rogers is transformed into a werewolf, known to fans as 'CapWolf'. Features appearances by Wolverine, Wolfsbane, and Cable.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible surface pricing sticker in upper right corner. Significant spine stressing and color-breaking ticks. Significant spine roll/displacement. Bottom right corner blunting and visible creasing. General surface wear and fingerprints visible on the dark background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded 9.8: $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies in mid-to-high grade sell for $10-$15; lower grade copies like this one typically sell for under $5 in bulk lots or dollar bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx $25+) far exceed the market value of a 4.0 copy. Only high-grade 9.8 candidates are worth the investment for this issue.
Notable Features
Iconic 'CapWolf' cover; Newsstand UPC barcode; 10th Anniversary of the Mark Gruenwald run.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s newsstand copy. Proper paper stock aging, period-accurate price sticker, and standard dot-matrix printing patterns visible on the 'CapWolf' masthead.