Captain America #78 (1954) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat 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.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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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
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $709 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,645 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,680 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $12 / $1,200 / $5,500 | 14 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.