Captain America #53 (1946) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #53 (1946) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #53 (1946) value — Ungraded $843 · Grade 6.0 $1,643. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 1.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Captain America
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #53
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- February 1, 1946
Captain America #53 (1946) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #53 (1946) averages around $843. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1643, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $843 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,643 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.99 / $1,900 / $4,500 | 17 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 17 live eBay listings ask $2.99–$4,500.00 (median $1,900.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this Captain America comic?
- The ungraded version of Captain America #53 is listed at $750.
- How much is a graded copy of this issue worth?
- A copy of Captain America #53 with a Grade 6.0 is valued at $1643.
- Is this a valuable comic to hold onto?
- Yes, the varying prices based on condition, from $750 ungraded to $1643 graded, suggest good resale value.