Captain America #52 (1946) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #52 (1946) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #52 (1946) value — Ungraded $1,275 · Grade 6.0 $3,500 · Grade 8.0 $4,200. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Captain America
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #52
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1946
Captain America #52 (1946) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #52 (1946) averages around $1275. A CGC 6.0 runs about $3500, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4200.
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 | $1,275 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $3,500 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $4,200 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $5 / $2,495 / $20,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $5.00–$20,000.00 (median $2,495.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- An ungraded copy is valued at $1275, whereas a Grade 8.0 copy sells for $2934.
- How much is a Grade 6.0 copy worth?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Captain America #52 (1946) is currently valued at $538.
- Is this comic a good investment?
- Yes, the significant price jump from ungraded to higher grades suggests strong resale potential for this series.