Captain America #20 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #20 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #20 (1942) value — Ungraded $1,858 · Grade 6.0 $5,181 · Grade 8.0 $6,496. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand version at $2. The higher-priced versions, like the Standard at $1858, represent significant differences in condition and desirability, reflecting scarcity. Buyers prioritizing investment or top-tier condition should pay the premium for the Standard. Those seeking a basic piece of history should stick to the lower-priced Standard or Newsstand options.
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Item details
- Series
- Captain America
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #20
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 1, 1942
Captain America #20 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #20 (1942) averages around $1858. A CGC 6.0 runs about $5181, and a CGC 8.0 commands $6496.
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 | $1,858 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $5,181 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $6,496 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2 / $1,547 / $4,900 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.00–$4,900.00 (median $1,546.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for Captain America #20 (1942)?
- The ungraded version of Captain America #20 (1942) is currently valued at $1858.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $7151, significantly more than the $1858 ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this issue?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Captain America #20 (1942) is listed at $5164.