Captain America [Variant] #1 (1996) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America [Variant] #1 (1996) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America [Variant] #1 (1996) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $11 · Grade 8.0 $17. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.4× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the Gold version around $44. The premium versions like Standard ($48306) or Wizard Sketch ($1000) offer significant scarcity and collector appeal, far beyond simple ownership. If you want a piece of history, pay the premium. Otherwise, the lower-priced variants like Christopher E ($39) or Ross Virgin ($37) offer entry into the collection without the massive investment.
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Captain America [Variant] #1 (1996) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America [Variant] #1 (1996) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $11, and a CGC 8.0 commands $17.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $11 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Captain America #1 (1996) is currently valued at $8.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $14, which is $6 more than the ungraded starting price.
- Is this comic part of a specific series?
- Yes, this issue belongs to the Captain America series.