Captain America #45 (1945) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #45 (1945) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #45 (1945) value — Ungraded $22 · Grade 6.0 $1,000 · Grade 8.0 $2,340. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 106.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand version at $17. The higher-priced versions like Standard ($445) or Variant ($7) offer differences in condition, packaging, or scarcity that drive the value. If you are a casual collector, the $17 Newsstand is fine. Serious collectors seeking investment potential should pay for the Standard or Variant versions.
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Captain America #45 (1945) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #45 (1945) averages around $22. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1000, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2340.
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 | $22 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,340 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.29 / $19.99 / $20,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.29–$20,000.00 (median $19.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- An ungraded copy is listed at $445, whereas a Grade 8.0 copy sells for $2348, showing a substantial value increase with grading.
- How much does a Grade 6.0 copy sell for?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Captain America #45 is currently valued at $1000.
- Is this a rare comic to invest in?
- With prices ranging from $445 (ungraded) to $2348 (Grade 8.0), this Captain America issue presents a strong investment opportunity.