Captain America #1 (1941) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #1 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #1 (1941) value — Ungraded $48,306 · Grade 6.0 $16,991 · Grade 8.0 $81,632. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the Gold version around $44. The premium versions like Standard ($48306) or Wizard Sketch ($1000) offer significant scarcity and collector appeal, far beyond simple ownership. If you want a piece of history, pay the premium. Otherwise, the lower-priced variants like Christopher E ($39) or Ross Virgin ($37) offer entry into the collection without the massive investment.
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Item details
- Series
- Captain America
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #1
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1941
Captain America #1 (1941) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #1 (1941) averages around $48306. A CGC 6.0 runs about $16991, and a CGC 8.0 commands $81632.
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 | $48,306 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $16,991 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $81,632 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $5.99 / $1,900 / $5,733 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 16, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $5.99–$5,732.99 (median $1,900.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded copy?
- An ungraded copy of Captain America #1 (1941) is valued at $48,306.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to a Grade 6.0?
- The Grade 8.0 sells for $81,648, significantly higher than the Grade 6.0's $16,991.
- Is this comic considered a high-value investment?
- Yes, with prices ranging up to $81,648 for a Grade 8.0, this is a high-value collectible.