Captain Marvel #24

Title: Captain Marvel

Issue Number: #24

Publisher: Marvel

Publication Date: January 1973

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Marv Wolfman

Artist/Penciler: Wayne Boring

Inker: Ernie Chan

Cover Artist: Gil Kane / Frank Giacoia

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Regular 20¢ U.S. Edition

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: 1st appearance of Dr. Mynde and Madame Synn. Cover notably spells Dr. Mynde as “Dr. Minde.”

UPC: None

Grade Range: FN/VF- to VF (7.0–7.5)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Very attractive Bronze Age copy with strong front-cover color, excellent gloss and a clean overall presentation. Front cover shows light handling and edge wear with several small color-breaking spine stresses, primarily around the staple areas. Corners show minor wear, but there are no major creases, tears, writing or pieces missing visible in the scans. Back cover is clean for the age with light general toning, a few small age spots and minor edge/corner wear. Interior pages show normal age toning. Both staples remain attached and the centerfold is secure. Overall, the book presents above the typical mid-grade range, with the accumulated spine stresses and minor edge wear being the primary factors keeping it from a higher VF grade.

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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