Captain America #3 (1998) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #3 (1998) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #3 (1998) value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 6.0 $11 · Grade 8.0 $17. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.1× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Captain America #3, grab the Maleev or Anderson version around $10. Premium versions like the Standard ($7514) or Kirby Sketch ($171) offer significant differences in condition, artistic style, or scarcity, justifying a much higher price. If budget is the main concern, stick to the lowest priced options; if you seek investment value or specific artistic appeal, pay the premium.
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Captain America #3 (1998) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #3 (1998) averages around $8. A CGC 6.0 runs about $11, and a CGC 8.0 commands $17.
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 | $8 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $11 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Captain America #3 starts at a resale value of $5.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $17, which is $12 more than the ungraded $5 price.
- What is the price point for a mid-grade copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Captain America #3 is currently listed with a resale value of $12.