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Captain Marvel #8, published by Marvel Comics in 2013. Written by Kelly Sue DeConnick, with credits including Filipe Andrade/Takara from this period. The memorable cover features Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel alongside Rocket Raccoon, surrounded by cats. Key significance: This issue is notable for its Rocket Raccoon guest appearance during the influential early Carol Danvers Captain Marvel run. The 2012–2013 DeConnick series was instrumental in establishing Carol’s modern Captain Marvel identity, costume and characterization, making early issues increasingly recognizable to modern Marvel collectors. The Rocket Raccoon connection gives #8 additional Guardians of the Galaxy crossover appeal. It is not generally considered a major first-appearance key, however. The quirky Rocket Raccoon and cats cover is arguably the issue’s biggest individual selling point and makes it stand out visually from surrounding issues. This is the Direct Edition, with the original $3.99 cover price and Bon