Captain America #40 (1944) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #40 (1944) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #40 (1944) value — Ungraded $595 · Grade 6.0 $3,953. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 6.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Captain America #40 (1944), grab the Standard version for $4. The higher-priced Standard ($595) and Newsstand ($7) versions offer better condition or potentially different print runs, though scarcity isn't clearly defined here. If budget is the main concern, buy the $4 Standard. If you want a more collectible piece, the higher-priced Standard is worth the premium.
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Item details
- Series
- Captain America
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #40
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1944
Captain America #40 (1944) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #40 (1944) averages around $595. A CGC 6.0 runs about $3953, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $595 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $3,953 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $8.99 / $1,900 / $19,959 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $8.99–$19,959.00 (median $1,900.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Captain America #40?
- The ungraded version of Captain America #40 is currently available for $599.
- How much more valuable is the graded version?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of this issue is listed at $3962, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- Is this issue considered rare?
- As a 1944 Captain America issue, it holds strong collectible value, reflected in its listed prices.