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
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of the 'Man and Wolf' storyline. Captain America has been transformed into a werewolf, popularly known as 'Capwolf.' The story features Wolverine, Wolfsbane, and Doctor Druid, as Cap struggles to maintain his humanity while leading a pack of werewolves.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (some color-breaking), minor corner blunting on the bottom left, and slight surface wear near the top edge. The cover gloss appears intact, but there is evidence of handling along the spine edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 – $15.00; Graded (9.8): $60.00 – $80.00. High-grade copies from this era are plentiful.
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $8-$15 on secondary markets. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $75 range, though demand fluctuates based on 'Capwolf' nostalgia.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector believes it is a 9.8 candidate. The cost of grading ($30+) plus shipping likely exceeds the market value of a 7.5-grade specimen. Pressing might improve the grade slightly by flattening minor ripples.
Notable Features
Features the iconic 'Capwolf' cover. This issue is a cult-classic 'key' for fans of 90s kitsch and werewolf-themed superhero stories. Direct Edition copy with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1992 Marvel newsprint/glossy cover publication. Internal paper stock should be standard newsprint which naturally yellows over time. No signs of restoration or reproduction visible from the cover image.