# Captain America #42 (1944) — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/captain-america-42-1944-captain-america-comic

**Captain America #42 (1944)** is worth about **$894** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$2,382**.

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## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $894 |
| Grade 6.0 | $1985 |
| Grade 8.0 | $2382 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-15. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Steady.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DCaptain%2520America%252042%25201944%2520comic%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DCaptain%2520America%252042%25201944%2520comic%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Captain America |
| Publisher | Marvel |
| Issue | #42 |
| Key issue | No |
| Release date | October 1, 1944 |

## Captain America #42 (1944) comic value

An ungraded copy of **Captain America #42 (1944)** averages around $894. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1985, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2382.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the current value of an ungraded Captain America #42?**

An ungraded copy of Captain America #42 is currently valued at $894.

**How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?**

A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $2387, which is substantially higher than the $894 ungraded price.

**Are there different price points available for this Captain America issue?**

Yes, prices vary significantly, ranging from $894 for ungraded to $2387 for a Grade 8.0.

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