Captain America #229 (1979) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #229 (1979) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #229 (1979) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $10 · Grade 8.0 $54. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 10.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Captain America #229, purchase the Standard version for $4. The Whitman version, priced at $3, offers a slight upgrade in presentation, though in this case, the price difference is negligible. If budget is the primary concern, the Standard is fine. However, if you value the slightly better quality or packaging associated with the Whitman designation, paying the extra $1 is worthwhile for a marginally enhanced collectible experience.
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Captain America #229 (1979) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #229 (1979) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10, and a CGC 8.0 commands $54.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $54 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- Ungraded copies of Captain America #229 start at $5.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Captain America #229 is valued at $54.
- Is the value significantly different between grades?
- Yes, the price increases substantially from the ungraded $5 to the Grade 8.0's $54.