Captain America #17 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #17 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #17 (1942) value — Ungraded $2,005 · Grade 6.0 $5,760. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 2.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the Newsstand version for $2. The premium versions, like Morales at $13 or Coello at $3, offer slight variations in printing or distribution, but the difference is minimal at these low price points. If you just want the card, buy the cheapest Standard copy at $3 or $4. Paying more for the named variants is only worthwhile if you specifically seek out those print runs.
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Item details
- Series
- Captain America
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #17
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1942
Captain America #17 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #17 (1942) averages around $2005. A CGC 6.0 runs about $5760, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $2,005 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $5,760 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $2,750 / $7,500 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$7,500.00 (median $2,750.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Captain America #17?
- An ungraded copy of Captain America #17 is valued at $2005.
- How much more is a Grade 6.0 copy worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $5760, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What series does this Captain America comic belong to?
- This comic belongs to the Captain America series.