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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 4/89 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-005235
CAPTAIN AMERICA #352
Steve Rogers as The Captain, mid-run issue from the black-costume era
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | April 1989 | Copper | Direct Edition | . 34placeholder | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and sharp corners with no visible creases or spine ticks in this photo; colors appear vibrant with no fading. The book is protected in a plastic sleeve, and no significant edge wear or stains are visible on the front. Interior pages and back cover were not assessed, so grade is based solely on front cover appearance.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $3 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $8 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $70 |
// Archive commentary
Captain America #352 (Marvel, April 1989) falls within the celebrated stretch of the series in which Steve Rogers, having relinquished the Captain America identity to John Walker, operates under the moniker "The Captain" in a distinctive black-and-silver costume. Written by Mark Gruenwald with art by Kieron Dwyer, the issue is part of the extended narrative exploring identity, legacy, and government control of iconic personas that defined the late-1980s Captain America run. While the arc's defining moments occur in the surrounding issues that mark Rogers's transition, #352 remains a solid installment within that storyline rather than a freestanding first or landmark appearance.
Market activity reflects the book's status as a well-produced but non-key Copper Age title: certified sales are modest in volume, concentrated at the higher end of the grading spectrum, with the CGC 9.8 population representing the bulk of recorded transactions. Demand is driven primarily by Captain America completists assembling the Gruenwald/Dwyer run and by collectors seeking clean copies of the
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-005235 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
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