Captain America #21 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #21 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #21 (1942) value — Ungraded $1,180 · Grade 6.0 $6,680. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 5.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Captain America #21, grab a Newsstand copy for $5. The higher-priced Standard and Zircher versions offer better condition or rarity, which is what collectors pay a premium for. If you are a casual owner, the $5 or $6 Standard copies suffice. However, serious investors should target the higher-value Standard or Zircher copies for potential long-term appreciation.
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Item details
- Series
- Captain America
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #21
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1942
Captain America #21 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #21 (1942) averages around $1180. A CGC 6.0 runs about $6680, 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 | $1,180 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $6,680 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $1,900 / $5,733 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$5,732.99 (median $1,900.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference in value between ungraded and graded copies?
- An ungraded copy is listed at $1119, whereas a Grade 6.0 copy fetches a much higher price of $6221.
- Is Captain America #21 a good investment?
- Based on the price jump between conditions, this series shows strong potential for value appreciation.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This issue is part of the Captain America series.