Captain Marvel first appeared in Marvel Super Heroes #12, published by Marvel in 1967. That places it in the Silver Age.
Why this issue matters
A Kree soldier sent to spy on Earth who instead became one of its defenders, this Captain Marvel's name would later pass to Carol Danvers, but the title itself started here.
Key facts
Marvel Super Heroes #12
- Character: Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)
- Publisher: Marvel
- Cover year: 1967
- Era: Silver Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Other first appearances from 1967
- Kingpin Amazing Spider-Man #50, 1967
- Adam Warlock Fantastic Four #66, 1967
- Barbara Gordon (Batgirl) Detective Comics #359, 1967
More Marvel firsts from the Silver Age
- Kang the Conqueror Avengers #8, 1964
- Ultron Avengers #55, 1968
- Sandman Amazing Spider-Man #4, 1963
- Lizard Amazing Spider-Man #6, 1963
- Electro Amazing Spider-Man #9, 1964
- Mysterio Amazing Spider-Man #13, 1964
- Scorpion Amazing Spider-Man #20, 1965
- Rhino Amazing Spider-Man #41, 1966
Got a copy?
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