Captain Marvel #21

Title: Captain Marvel

Issue Number: #21

Publisher: Marvel

Publication Date: August 1970

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Roy Thomas

Artist/Penciler: Gil Kane

Cover Artist: Gil Kane / Dan Adkins

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

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

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Hulk crossover/guest appearance; Captain Marvel battles the Hulk.

UPC: None

Comic Grade: VG (4.0)

Grade Range: VG- to VG+ (3.5–4.5)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Solid, complete copy with bright cover colors and good overall presentation. The primary defects are concentrated along the spine, including numerous color-breaking stress lines, rubbing and wear, with heavier wear around the staple areas. There is additional edge and corner wear, several small creases, and some surface wear on the front cover. The upper-right corner has noticeable wear and a small crease. Back cover shows age-related toning, foxing/discoloration and handling wear, with creasing visible near the upper portion. Interior pages show typical age toning. Both staples remain attached and the centerfold is secure. No major tears, missing pieces or writing 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.

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