Captain America ##369
Marvel Comics • Captain America Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Ron Lim
Cover Artist
Kieron Dwyer
Publication Date
April 1990
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (Barcode on cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Acts of Vengeance Aftermath' storyline. This issue features the first full appearance of the Skeleton Crew, a group of villains working for the Red Skull. It features Captain America, Diamondback, and Crossbones.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress (visible color-breaking ticks along the spine), slight blunting of the bottom left corner, minor edge wear, and surface scuffing visible on the plastic polybag which may or may not affect the book underneath. There is a price sticker directly on the polybag, but the book appears flat overall.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $85.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies sell for $3-$8. High-grade slabbed copies infrequently sell for $75 or less due to high availability.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading ($25+) plus shipping exceed the market value of the book in this estimated condition (7.5-8.0).
Notable Features
First full appearance of the Skeleton Crew (Crossbones, Mother Night, Machinesmith, the Voice, and the fourth Red Skull). Notable Newsstand UPC version.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990 Marvel release. No signs of counterfeiting; correct paper stock and print registration for the period. Features the specific Newsstand corner barcode and Curtis Circulation mark.