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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 4/96 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-026953
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 sharp corners, strong glossy surface, and no visible spine ticks or color breaks along the spine edge. Slight bend/wave visible near the top edge of the book and a faint diagonal crease near the top right corner of the cover art, along with minor edge wear at the bottom left corner. The book is in a protective sleeve, which limits full assessment of edge and back cover condition; interior pages were not examined.
// 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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