Captain America ##100
Marvel Comics • Captain America Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
April 1968
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is a major Silver Age key issue as it is the first issue titled 'Captain America' in his solo series (taking over the numbering from Tales of Suspense). The story features Captain America alongside Black Panther, Agent 13, and the Avengers (Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp) as they battle Baron Zemo and Destruction Inc.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, moderate corner blunting, slight tanning of the covers, and minor surface wear. Edges show small nicks consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $400 - $600; Graded 6.0: $750 - $900
Recent Sales
CGC 6.0 copies have recently sold between $725 and $950 depending on eye appeal. Raw mid-grade copies frequently trade in the $500 range.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if at least a 6.0+. The comic would benefit significantly from a professional clean and press to remove non-color-breaking surface indentations and improve overall presentation.
Notable Features
First issue of the solo Captain America title. Iconic Jack Kirby cover art. Features Black Panther and the Avengers. 12-cent price variant.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic based on paper aging, 12-cent price notation, Marvel Comics Group header, and proper color saturation for 1968 printing technology.