Captain America #72 (1949) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #72 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #72 (1949) value — Ungraded $816 · Grade 6.0 $2,000 · Grade 8.0 $10,800. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 13.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Captain America
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #72
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1949
Captain America #72 (1949) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #72 (1949) averages around $816. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2000, and a CGC 8.0 commands $10800.
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 | $816 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $10,800 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.6 / $20 / $2,700 | 9 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 9 live eBay listings ask $3.60–$2,700.00 (median $20.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $659, whereas a Grade 8.0 copy is listed at $10,800.
- Is the Grade 6.0 version a good entry point for collectors?
- Yes, the Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $1,740, offering a solid mid-range option.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to the ungraded copy?
- The Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $10,800, significantly higher than the $659 ungraded price.