Captain America #256 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #256 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #256 (1981) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $35. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the Newsstand version at $5. The Standard version at $4 offers no significant upgrade in condition or scarcity over the Newsstand, making the $1 difference negligible for most collectors. If you are purely collecting and want the absolute lowest entry point, buy the Standard. If you want the lowest price overall, the Standard is the cheapest option available.
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Captain America #256 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #256 (1981) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $35.
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 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $35 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Captain America #256 is currently valued at $5.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $35, significantly more than the ungraded price.
- Is the difference between grades significant for this issue?
- Yes, the difference is substantial; a Grade 8.0 is valued at $35 compared to $5 for ungraded.