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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 4/96 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-026951
CAPTAIN AMERICA #450
Mark Waid and Ron Garney's Captain America run, mid-1990s Marvel direct edition
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | April 1996 | Modern | Direct Edition | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-005083 | ~9.4 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
| ECA-005081 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
| ECA-026951 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
| ECA-026953 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and vibrant color retention with sharp, unblunted corners and no visible spine ticks or stress lines in this photo. Edges appear clean with no chips or tears noted, and the book is protected in a plastic sleeve which may introduce minor glare obscuring fine detail. No creases, folds, or surface stains are visible on the front cover; interior pages and back cover were not assessed and could affect the final grade.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $1 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $4 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $75 |
// Archive commentary
Captain America #450 arrived in April 1996 as part of Mark Waid and Ron Garney's celebrated stretch on the title, a run frequently cited by readers as one of the character's strongest modern-era stretches even though this specific issue carries no first appearance, death, or origin content. The cover and interior art reflect Garney's kinetic, heavily rendered style, and the issue sits within the
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