Captain Midnight
Fawcett // September 1942 - Fall 1948
Issue count: 67
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Captain Midnight was a comic series first released in September 1942 by Fawcett. The character had appeared previously as a guest in other stories, but this is the first story released by Fawcett where he is introduced as the main character. The stories follow the Captain as he fights in the air against Axis forces alongside some companions including Captain Marvel, who has many guest appearances in the books. The series ran for exactly six years, being cancelled in September 1948. In the 2000s, the character was acquired by Dark Horse comics and some stories featuring him as the main character were released.
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Issue #1
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What's Captain Midnight #1 worth in 2024?
Captain Midnight #1 is quite an underrated Golden Age gem in comic book market. The highest ever recorded sale of this issue was a CGC 8.5 graded Pennsylvania pedigree which went for $9,000 in December 2014. Despite the age and the history of this issue, you can get a decent mid grade 5.0 for somewhere around $800 in today's market. The lowest ever recorded grade was a 2.0 which went for $182 back in April 2021.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Captain Midnight (1942) #1 was published by Fawcett Publications in September 1942. Fawcett went all out this series and featured the artwork of Jack Binder. The script was written by Joe Millard.
Key Facts About the Comic
Jick Binder showed Captain Marvel (Modern day Shazam) standing next to the greatest aviator Captain Midnight and praising him.
Story Synopsis
This issue featured the adventures of Golden age aviator warhero in a series different storyline alongside the origin story of Captain Midnight.
- Captain Midnight's "The Murder Trap" storyline
- Captain Midnight's "Secret Sun" storyline
- Captain Midnight's "Red Skye Over London" storyline
- Captain Midnight's "Captain Midnight's rescues a Romeo" storyline
- Captain Midnight's "Invincible Menace" storyline
- Captain Midnight's "Origin of the Little Sneezer" storyline
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $180 | $800 | $1,100 | $2,300 | $6,500 | $9,000 |
Issue #2
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What's Captain Midnight #2 worth in 2024?
Captain Midnight #2 fetched $5,750 in December 2002 for a 9.6 graded Edgar Church (Mile High) Pedigree which is by far the highest this issue ever sold for. A mid grade 5.0 went for $472 in June 2019. The lowest ever recorded sale was a 2.5 graded issue which went for $190 in August 2017.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Fawcett Publications published Captain Midnight (1942) #2 in November 1942. Jack Binder was the man behind both the artwork and the cover of this issue.
Key Facts About the Comic
The artwork of this issues Captain Midnight patriotically standing ground over the entire planet earth in the early World War II.
Story Synopsis
Captain Midnight has an encounter with Sergeant Twilight.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $190 | $240 | $510 | $650 | $1,600 | $5,750 |
Issue #3
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What's Captain Midnight #3 worth in 2024?
The prices of the Captain Midnight #3 didn't fly as high as they should have considering the history and the age of this book. The highest ever recorded sale of this issue was a 9.4 graded pedigree from Edgar Church (Mile High) which went for $4,183 in May 2006. A 7.5 graded issue went for $1,020 in March 2022 while the lowest ever recorded grade was a 3.0 which went for $126 in February 2004.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Captain Midnight (1942) #3 was published in December 1942 by Fawcett Publications. The cover art and the artwork of this issue was created by Jack Binder.
Key Facts About the Comic
The artwork of this issues feature a Classic World War II battle background with Captain Midnight flying over the enemy Bombard plane.
Story Synopsis
Captain Midnight goes all out on an aviation adventure against the Phantom Bomber.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $55 | $160 | $600 | $1,200 | $3,350 | $4,175 |
Issue #4
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What's Captain Midnight #4 worth in 2024?
This highest ever recorded grade for Captain Midnight (1943) #4 was a 9.2 Graded Pedigree from Edgar Church (Mile High). The 9.2 pedigree went for $3,600 in August 2012. A mid grade 6.0 was sold for $185 in May 2013. These were the only time both of these comics appeared in the market.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Captain Midnight (1942) #4 was published in January 1943 by Fawcett publication. This issue was inked and penciled by Jack Binder.
Key Facts About the Comic
Jack Binder portrays the whimsy side of Captain Midnight who is cheerfully playing with the Gremlins and thier tennis racketed wings.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $190 | $550 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
Issue #5
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What's Captain Midnight #5 worth in 2024?
There is not mint condition value of Captain Midnight (1942) #5 because it has very little appearances on the comic book market. A 9.6 graded pedigree from The Edgar Church (Mile High) went for $4,063 in August 2015. An 8.0 graded issue went for $528 in August 2019. The lowest recorded graded 3.5 went for $300 in June 2022 increasing from its 2003 value of $138.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Captain Midnight (1942) #5 was edited and penciled by Rod Reed and Jack Binder. This issue was published by Fawcett Publications in February 1943.
Key Facts About the Comic
Captain Midnight is shown diving mid air after destroying several war planes of the Japanese army.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $330 | $390 | $625 | $1,025 | $4,175 |
Issue #6
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What's Captain Midnight #6 worth in 2024?
The top price for Captain Midnight (1942): #6 is $750, paid in January 2011 for a 9.4 graded copy. Other prices include $288, paid in March 2020 for a 7.0 graded copy and $125, paid in March 2017 for a 3.5 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #6 Captain Midnight (1942) was published in March 1943. Art by Mac Raboy, Bert Whitman, and Jack Binder.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Captain Midnight firing a gatling gun.
Story Synopsis
This issue features super hero stories of war and adventure from the Golden Age!
- 16 page Captain Midnight story
- 6 page Little Sneezer story
- 10 page Captain Midnight story
- 2 page Red Skye text story
- 13 page Captain Midnight story
- 13 page Captain Midnight story
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| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $130 | $0 | $280 | $600 | $750 |
Issue #7
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What's Captain Midnight #7 worth in 2024?
The top price for Captain Midnight (1942): #7 is $2868, paid in August 2015 for a 9.6 graded copy. Other prices include $170, paid in May 2016 for a 7.0 graded copy and $204, paid in November 2020 for a 5.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #7 of Captain Midnight (1942) was published in April 1943.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Captain Midnight gliding down from the air on an attack on Japan.
Story Synopsis
This issue features stories of war and adventure from the Golden Age!
- 18 page Captain Midnight story
- 6 page Little Sneezer story
- 11 page Captain Midnight story
- 2 page Red Skye text story
- 10 page Captain Midnight story
- 13 page Captain Midnight story
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $3,450 |
Issue #8
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What's Captain Midnight #8 worth in 2024?
The top price for Captain Midnight (1942): #8 is $1725, paid in July 2002 for a 8.5 graded copy. Other prices include $1327, paid in May 2020 for a 9.2 graded copy and $105, paid in April 2023 for a 2.5 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #8 of Captain Midnight (1942) was published in May 1943.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Captain Midnight at the center with wings.
Story Synopsis
This issue features stories of war and adventure from the Golden Age!
- 16 page Captain Midnight story
- 6 page Little Sneezer story
- 13 page Captain Midnight story
- 2 page Red Skye text story
- 13 page Captain Midnight story
- 10 page Captain Midnight story
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| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $110 | $0 | $160 | $380 | $850 | $1,900 |
Issue #9
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What's Captain Midnight #9 worth in 2024?
The top price for Captain Midnight (1942): #9 is $2629, paid in November 2016 for a 9.4 graded copy. Other prices include $504, paid in May 2021 for a 7.0 graded copy and $153, paid in March 2023 for a 2.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #9 of Captain Midnight (1942) was published in June 1943.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Captain Midnight gliding down to Japan with U.S. fighter planes.
Story Synopsis
This issue features stories of war and adventure from the Golden Age!
- 16 page Captain Midnight story
- 6 page Little Sneezer story
- 13 page Captain Midnight story
- 2 page Red Skye text story
- 13 page Captain Midnight story
- 10 page Captain Midnight story
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $150 | $130 | $260 | $0 | $2,625 | $2,625 |
Issue #10
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What's Captain Midnight #10 worth in 2024?
The top price for Captain Midnight (1942): #10 is $ 1432, paid in November 2007 for a 9.0 graded copy. Other prices include $360, paid in February 2020 for a 7.5 graded copy and $201, paid in March 2019 for a 5.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #10 of Captain Midnight (1942) was published in July 1943. Writing and art by Bill Woolfolk, Joseph J. Millard, and Mac Raboy.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Captain Midnight giving the peace sign in a plane in front of an American flag.
Story Synopsis
This issue features stories of war and adventure from the Golden Age!
- 15 page Captain Midnight story
- 6 page Johnny Blair, in the Air story
- 14 page Captain Midnight story
- 2 page Red Skye text story
- 10 page Captain Midnight story
- 13 page Captain Midnight story
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| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $180 | $360 | $0 | $1,950 |
Issue #11
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What's Captain Midnight #11 worth in 2024?
The top price for Captain Midnight (1942): #11 is $380, paid in July 2016 for a 8.0 graded copy. Other prices include $179, paid in November 2006 for a 8.0 graded copy and $150, paid in May 2021 for a 5.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #11 of Captain Midnight (1942) was published in August 1943. Writing and art by Jack Keller and Joe Millard.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Captain Midnight firing a gun from a plane.
Story Synopsis
This issue features stories of war and adventures from the Golden Age!
- 16 page Captain Midnight story "The Day of the Maya"
- 2 page Red Skye text story "Death Can Be Cheated"
- 10 page Captain Midnight story "The Water Fuel"
- 13 page Captain Midnight story "Meets the Worlds Worst Public Enemies!"
- 6 page Johnny Blair, in the Air story "Episode 2"
- 13 page Captain Midnight story "The Polar Peril"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $180 | $0 | $750 |
Issue #24
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What's Captain Midnight #24 worth in 2024?
The top price for Captain Midnight (1942): #24 is $1076, paid in May 2009 for a 9.4 graded copy. Other prices include $225, paid in April 2018 for a 7.5 graded copy and $301, paid in August 2016 for a 6.5 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #24 of Captain Midnight (1942) was published in September 1944.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Captain Midnight bursting through a Japanese flag.
Story Synopsis
This issue features stories of war and adventure from the Golden Age!
- 7 page Captain Midnight story
- 8 page Captain Midnight story
- 7 page Captain Midnight story
- 2 page Johnny Blair, in the Air story
- 2 page Red Skye text story
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $300 | $310 | $1,075 | $1,325 |