Captain Marvel #18

Title: Captain Marvel

Issue Number: #18

Publisher: Marvel

Publication Date: November 1969

Era: Silver Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Roy Thomas

Artist/Penciler: Gil Kane / John Buscema

Cover Artist: Gil Kane / Dan Adkins

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Regular 15¢ U.S. Edition

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Key issue featuring the origin of Carol Danvers gaining her superpowers, which ultimately leads to her becoming Ms. Marvel; death of Yon-Rogg; early Mandroid appearance. This is definitely one we want to identify as a key in the listing.

UPC: None

Comic Grade: FN- (5.5)

Grade Range: VG/FN to FN (5.0–6.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Attractive Silver Age key with strong, bright cover colors and very good overall eye appeal. The main condition issue is concentrated along the spine, where there are several color-breaking stress lines, small chips and areas of wear, including more noticeable wear around the staple areas and lower spine. There is light wear and rounding at the corners and some minor edge wear. The front cover otherwise presents very well, with no major creases, tears or distracting surface damage. Back cover has moderate age toning with light handling wear and some small creases, particularly near the upper portion and edges. Interior pages show typical age toning but remain supple. Centerfold is firmly attached. No writing, missing pieces or significant staining noted.

Scan Note: Images are high-resolution scans of the actual comic. Scanning can exaggerate page toning, surface wear, color variations and other minor imperfections. Colors and paper tones may vary slightly from how the comic looks in person.

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.

Grading Disclaimer: Grading is based on commonly accepted comic book grading standards. We are not professional graders, but make every effort to provide an accurate and conservative assessment based on the condition of each comic. Grading is subjective and opinions may vary. If you have any questions or concerns about an item, please reach out to us.