CAPTAIN AMERICA #295

Cover shows strong gloss and sharp corners with only minor edge wear visible at bottom right corner. There is slight spine stress with a faint tick near the top, and minor bindery/production lines visible near the top edge, but no major creases or color breaks are apparent. The book is protected in a plastic sleeve, which limits full assessment of surface texture; interior and back cover were not assessed.

Captain America #295 arrived in mid-1984 during a stretch of the title handled by writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist Mike Zeck, a period generally well-regarded for its plotting and moody visuals but not marked by any landmark first appearance or origin story in this specific issue. The book fits into the ongoing narrative of Captain America facing down organized villainy in the Reagan-era Marvel Universe, part of the steady, well-crafted but non-pivotal output that filled out the Copper Age of the title's history.

Market data for this issue is sparse, reflecting its status as a mid-run, non-key Copper Age comic. The only certified sales on record are a pair of CGC 9.8 transactions averaging $46, a modest figure typical of common newsstand comics from this era that were produced in high print runs and saved in quantity by speculators. No raw-grade sales data exists in the supplied records, and the absence of population data above 9.8 suggests limited submission volume, consistent with a book collectors do not aggressively pursue in high grade.

This issue serves the completist Captain America run-builder rather than the speculative investor or key-issue hunter. Low-grade and mid-grade raw copies trade cheaply and are readily available in back-issue bins and online lots, while the CGC 9.8 tier commands only a modest premium reflecting scarcity of top-census copies rather than any inherent demand spike. Collectors assembling a complete run of the DeMatteis/Zeck era will find this an affordable, unremarkable addition rather than a centerpiece acquisition.