Captain Marvel #59

Title: Captain Marvel

Issue Number: #59

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: November 1978

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Doug Moench

Artist/Penciler: Pat Broderick; Bruce Patterson inks

Cover Artist: Pat Broderick; Bob Wiacek inks

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Regular 35¢ Edition

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: First cameo appearance of Elysius and first appearance of Stellarax. “The Trouble with Titan...” features Captain Marvel, Drax the Destroyer, Mentor, Starfox, I.S.A.A.C., Stellarax, Elysius and Gaea. PriceCharting classifies #59 as a key issue, while Key Collector specifically identifies the Elysius cameo and Stellarax first appearance.

UPC: 0714860246011

Comic Grade: FN+ to FN/VF (6.5–7.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Nice copy with strong cover colors and good overall eye appeal. Moderate color-breaking spine stresses are present, along with light wear around the staple areas, minor edge and corner wear and general surface handling. There is a small amount of wear at the upper-left corner and along the bottom edge. Back cover has general age and handling wear. Both staples are secure and the centerfold is attached.

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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