Captain America Comics #1 (1941)
Timely Comics classic featuring Captain America punching Adolf Hitler on the cover nine months prior to Pearl Harbor.
Estimated Market Value
Live Market Benchmark$400.0K
Value Range: $20.0K (Low Raw) – $3.1M (CGC High-Grade)
Guide data reviewed July 2026. Estimates are informational and vary by edition, condition, and completed-sale timing. Read the valuation disclaimer.
🏛️ CGC Census & Population Rarity
Total Graded copies
210
CGC 9.8 Population
1
Price by Condition (CGC Grade Matrix)
| Condition | Estimated Value |
|---|---|
| Poor (P 1.0) | $20.0K |
| Good (G 2.0) | $50.0K |
| Fine (F 6.0) | $180.0K |
| Very Fine (VF 8.0) | $550.0K |
| Near Mint (NM 9.4) | $1.9M |
| Mint (M 9.9) | $3.1M |
* Values are weighted market estimates based on recent auction sales and CGC slab history.
Key Issue Specifications
- Series
- Captain America Comics
- Issue
- #1
- Year
- 1941
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Writer
- Joe Simon
- Cover Artist
- Jack Kirby
Characters Featured
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Captain America Comics #1 FAQ
How much is Captain America Comics #1 worth?
Captain America Comics #1 (1941) has an estimated average market value of $400.0K, ranging from $20.0K in low raw condition to $3.1M or higher in top CGC graded condition.
What is a high-grade CGC copy of Captain America Comics #1 worth?
In Near Mint (9.4+) condition, Captain America Comics #1 is valued at approximately $1.9M, with Mint (9.9/10.0) copies reaching up to $3.1M.
Why is Captain America Comics #1 a key comic book?
Captain America Comics #1 is a key issue because: First appearance of Captain America, Bucky Barnes & Red Skull. Iconic cover punching Hitler.. Timely Comics classic featuring Captain America punching Adolf Hitler on the cover nine months prior to Pearl Harbor.