Captain Paragon and the Sentinels of Justice #1
Title: Captain Paragon and the Sentinels of Justice #1
Publisher: AC Comics / Americomics
Issue: #1
Year: 1985
Era: Copper Age
Cover Price: $1.75
Genre: Superhero
Writers: Dan St. John, Greg Guler
Artists: Greg Guler, Bill Black, Bill Fugate, Paul Ryan, Bill Anderson, David Matthews
Cover Artists: Greg Guler & Bill Anderson
Cover Story: “A Coalescence of Power”
Pages: 32
Printing: First Printing
Variant: Standard Edition
Key Issue: Minor Key / First issue of the Captain Paragon and the Sentinels of Justice series. The title ran under this name for issues #1–3 before becoming Sentinels of Justice with #4.
Grade: VF/NM (9.0)
Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold attached at both staples
CONDITION NOTES: Very attractive high-grade copy with bright, glossy cover colors and strong overall presentation. Corners and edges are sharp with only very light handling wear. A few small spine stresses/ticks and minor wear are present at the spine extremities. Back cover is exceptionally clean and glossy. Interior pages are clean and supple with light age toning. Staples are clean and secure with the cover and centerfold firmly attached.
Scan Note: Scans can make white areas and interior pages appear darker or more toned than they are in person. This should not be interpreted as water damage unless specifically noted.
Comic Book Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.
Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.
Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.
Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.
Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.
Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.
Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.
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