CAPTAIN AMERICA # 272 NEAR MINT+ 9.6 w/ bright, ultra-clean, and practically pristine white pages ! Literally perfect spine structure with absolutely no stress lines or any wear whatsoever, for that matter ! (See the three close-up photos of spine edge.) The comic cover presents with newstand quality color gloss and shine all the way across the entire expanse of its exceptionally smooth and sleekly- defined surface area. And the comic has a very high level of cover gloss and cleanliness from front to back. The edges are straight and nicely- defined with no tears, creases, or chips out of the margins-- front or back. The corners are sharp and solid, and with no chips or creases. Comic is flat with no spine roll or upturn at all. The inside and back covers are pristine white, ultra-clean and bright, as well as texturally smooth and sleek with no stains, smudges, or discoloration. Centerfold secure at both internal staple bars. Compact, tight book with good and firm binding. And the cover is securely- attached at both of the staples, which are silver and clean as well as near perfectly- aligned right along the spine edge & with no rust wear or discoloration.