Captain America #285 (1983) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #285 (1983) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #285 (1983) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $53. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 13.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Captain America #285 (1983), buy the Newsstand version for $6. The Standard version at $5 offers no significant premium in terms of edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy; it is simply a different grade or condition. If your goal is just ownership at the lowest cost, choose the Standard. If you are willing to spend slightly more, the Newsstand offers the same basic item.
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Captain America #285 (1983) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #285 (1983) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $53.
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 | $4 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $53 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Captain America #285?
- Ungraded copies of Captain America #285 are currently available starting at $3.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A copy of Captain America #285 graded at an 8.0 sells for $53.
- What is the difference in value between ungraded and graded?
- The value increases substantially with condition; a Grade 8.0 is worth significantly more than the ungraded starting price of $3.