Captain America #78 (1954) — Comic Book Value

Captain America

What Captain America #78 (1954) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Captain America #78 (1954) value — Ungraded $709 · Grade 6.0 $1,645 · Grade 8.0 $1,680. Prices updated August 2026.

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Used
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Value by grade
$709
Ungraded
2.3×
$1,645
Grade 6.0
2.4×
$1,680
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.4× raw.

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Item details

Series
Captain America
Publisher
Marvel
Issue
#78
Key issue
No
Release date
September 1, 1954

Captain America #78 (1954) comic value

An ungraded copy of Captain America #78 (1954) averages around $709. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1645, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1680.

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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$709eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$1,645eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$1,680eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$12 / $1,200 / $5,50014 live eBay listings

Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 14 live eBay listings ask $12.00–$5,500.00 (median $1,199.99).

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for this comic?
The ungraded copy of Captain America #78 (1954) currently has a resale value of $738.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $1680, which is significantly higher than the $738 for an ungraded version.
Can I expect a high return on investment for this issue?
Yes, the price jump from $738 (Ungraded) to $1680 (Grade 8.0) indicates strong potential for investment.

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