Captain America #173 (1974) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #173 (1974) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #173 (1974) value — Ungraded $9 · Grade 6.0 $30 · Grade 8.0 $57. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$9
Ungraded
3.3×
$30
Grade 6.0
6.3×
$57
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.3× raw.
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Captain America #173 (1974) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #173 (1974) averages around $9. A CGC 6.0 runs about $30, and a CGC 8.0 commands $57.
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 | $9 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $30 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $57 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Captain America #173 is listed at $11.
- How much is a higher-graded copy worth?
- A copy graded at 8.0 is valued at $57, while a 6.0 grade is priced at $42.
- Is this comic considered a good investment?
- The price difference between ungraded ($11) and higher grades ($57) suggests that condition significantly impacts its resale value.