Captain America ##236
Marvel Comics • Captain America Vol. 1
Writer
Roger McKenzie
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard
Publication Date
August 1979
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - suggested by UPC placement and lack of newsstand strikethrough)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Captain America battling the psychological manipulations of Doctor Faustus. The story involves the 'National Force' and continues the storyline involving the brainwashing of Steve Rogers' friends.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and visible ticks; corners show slight blunting and rounding; possible slight yellowing of the cover edges; recurring indentations along the spine; cover gloss remains decent but shows handle wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.6+): $50 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for $5 to $10 on eBay. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8) range from $120-$150 depending on demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of shipping and grading fees would exceed the current market value for a mid-tier issue from this era unless it were in 9.8 condition.
Notable Features
Includes appearance of Doctor Faustus; Bronze Age Marvel aesthetic; 40-cent cover price; contains standard advertising from 1979.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1979 Marvel publication. Features typical newsprint interior stock and era-appropriate ink density and staple positioning.