Captain America #5 (1941) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #5 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #5 (1941) value — Ungraded $690 · Grade 6.0 $12,000 · Grade 8.0 $21,000. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 30.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want to own Captain America #5 (1941) cheaply, grab the Noto or Yoon version for around $5-$8. The premium versions like Lee Virgin ($15) or Barends ($11) offer greater scarcity or specific print variations that appeal to serious collectors. Casual buyers should stick to the cheapest options, while dedicated enthusiasts should invest in the higher-priced, rarer variants.
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Item details
- Series
- Captain America
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #5
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1941
Captain America #5 (1941) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #5 (1941) averages around $690. A CGC 6.0 runs about $12000, and a CGC 8.0 commands $21000.
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 | $690 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $12,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $21,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3 / $14.99 / $9,500 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.00–$9,500.00 (median $14.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Captain America #5?
- An ungraded copy of Captain America #5 (1941) is currently valued starting at $688.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Captain America #5 can be valued up to $21,000.
- Is the value difference between grades substantial?
- Yes, the difference is substantial; a Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $12,000 compared to the ungraded starting price.