Captain America ##430
Marvel Comics • Captain America Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Dave Hoover
Cover Artist
Dave Hoover
Publication Date
August 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 6 of the 'Fighting Chance' storyline. Captain America battles the combined forces of Damon Dran and Americop. The story continues the 1990s arc involving Steve Rogers' failing super-soldier serum.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks visible along the left edge; corner blunting on the top left; slight edge wear; cover gloss appears intact but obscured by bag wrinkling; surface scuffing possible under price sticker.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00 / Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition typically sell for $4.00 to $5.00 on secondary markets like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value for this issue unless it is a pristine 9.8, which this specimen is not due to visible spine ticks.
Notable Features
Features the character Americop; Direct Edition barcode; $1.50 cover price; part of the 'Fighting Chance' saga.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1994 Marvel Direct Edition printing; paper stock is typical newsprint/glossy mix of the era. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.