Captain America [Newsstand] #254 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America [Newsstand] #254 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America [Newsstand] #254 (1981) value — Ungraded $9 · Grade 6.0 $25 · Grade 8.0 $41. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.6× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Captain America #254, grab the Newsstand version for $7. The Jewelers ($25) and Direct ($11) versions offer better presentation or distribution context, while Standard is the baseline. Save your money with Newsstand unless you specifically want the premium packaging or scarcity associated with the higher-priced Jewelers or Direct editions.
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Captain America [Newsstand] #254 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America [Newsstand] #254 (1981) averages around $9. A CGC 6.0 runs about $25, and a CGC 8.0 commands $41.
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 | $9 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $25 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $41 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Captain America #254 starts at a resale value of $7.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Captain America #254 is valued at $34.
- Is there a price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- Yes, the ungraded version is listed at $7, while the Grade 6.0 version sells for $21.