Captain America #257 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #257 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #257 (1981) value — Ungraded 5,19 € · $6 · Grade 6.0 15,56 € · $18 · Grade 8.0 47,55 € · $55. Prices updated août 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.2× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Captain America #257 (1981), the Newsstand version at $7 is the cheapest entry point. The Standard version at $8 offers a slight premium, likely in condition or presentation, but for basic ownership, the Newsstand is sufficient. Buyers prioritizing maximum savings should opt for the Newsstand, while those seeking the marginally better Standard copy should pay the small extra amount.
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Captain America #257 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #257 (1981) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $18, and a CGC 8.0 commands $55.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | 5,19 € · $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 15,56 € · $18 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 47,55 € · $55 | eBay sold comps |
Questions fréquentes
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Captain America #257 is available for purchase.
- How much is a higher-graded copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Captain America #257 is listed at $55.
- Is the Grade 6.0 version a good deal?
- Yes, the Grade 6.0 copy of Captain America #257 is priced at $16.