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Condition Profile
DC COMICS · 9/69
UNIT ECA-012946
STAR SPANGLED WAR STORIES #146
DC war anthology issue from the tail end of the Silver Age
// Unit specification
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-012946 | ~6.0 | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Pre-1977 cover so no direct/newsstand distinction applies. The cover shows moderate wear with a vertical crease line near the left edge, some minor surface scuffing, and a small spine stress area; corners appear moderately sharp with slight blunting. There is a faint diagonal crease across the upper right near the price box and some minor color rub along the top edge. The book is in a protective sleeve, which may obscure fine surface detail; interior and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $10 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $22 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $225 |
// Archive commentary
Star Spangled War Stories #146 arrived in September 1969 as part of DC's long-running war anthology line, a title that by this point had built its reputation on moody, meticulously rendered combat art overseen by editor and artist Joe Kubert. The series is best remembered today for the
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