Captain America #38 (1944) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #38 (1944) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #38 (1944) value — Ungraded $1,151 · Grade 6.0 $4,560 · Grade 8.0 $11,400. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Captain America #38, buy the Newsstand version for only $5. The Standard versions, priced at $5 and $1151, offer varying degrees of collectibility. The $1151 Standard commands a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or scarcity compared to the $5 Standard. Buyers prioritizing ownership should take the Newsstand, while serious collectors should budget for the higher-grade Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Captain America
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #38
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1944
Captain America #38 (1944) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #38 (1944) averages around $1151. A CGC 6.0 runs about $4560, and a CGC 8.0 commands $11400.
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 | $1,151 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $4,560 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $11,400 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $8.45 / $2,000 / $19,959 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $8.45–$19,959.00 (median $2,000.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Captain America #38?
- An ungraded copy of Captain America #38 is currently valued at $1151.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- The Grade 8.0 version sells for $11,400, significantly higher than the $1151 ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A copy graded at 6.0 is listed with a market value of $4560.