Captain America #48 (1945) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #48 (1945) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #48 (1945) value — Ungraded $636 · Grade 6.0 $2,489 · Grade 8.0 $5,612. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Captain America #48, the $2 Standard version is the cheapest entry point. The higher-priced Standard ($785) and Newsstand ($13, $5) versions offer significantly better condition or packaging, reflecting higher scarcity. Casual collectors should grab the $2 Standard. Serious investors or those prioritizing presentation should pay the premium for the higher-grade versions.
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Item details
- Series
- Captain America
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #48
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1945
Captain America #48 (1945) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #48 (1945) averages around $636. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2489, and a CGC 8.0 commands $5612.
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 | $636 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,489 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $5,612 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.99 / $1,200 / $20,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.99–$20,000.00 (median $1,200.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for Captain America #48?
- The ungraded version of Captain America #48 is currently valued at $776.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $3683, which is significantly higher than the $776 ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a 6.0 copy of this comic?
- A copy graded 6.0 is listed with a resale value of $2489.