Most Expensive Captain America Comics: Sale Records and Maximum Prices

The premium Captain America comic book market is dominated by a handful of issues whose auction sales are reaching record highs. The combination of age, historical importance and absolute rarity creates a market segment where records regularly fall — Captain America Comics #1 crossed the $3 million mark in 2022.

This analysis covers the 15 most expensive Captain America comics ever sold, with transaction details, price history, and the factors behind these exceptional valuations. Each entry includes theCensus CGC data, verified sales and scarcity contextwhich justify these prices.

Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941) — up to $3.12 million

The most expensive issue of the Captain America universe and one of the 10 most valuable comics in the world. Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby for Timely Comics, this issue introduces Steve Rogers, the Super Soldier Serum, Bucky Barnes, and the Red Skull — all in one issue.

Major sales documented:

• CGC 9.4— $3,120,000 (Heritage Auctions, April 2022). The copy "San Francisco", highest known copy.
• CGC 8.5— $915,000 (Heritage Auctions, 2019).
• CGC 6.0— $384,000 (Heritage Auctions, 2022).
• CGC 5.0— $216,000 (Heritage Auctions, 2023).
• CGC 3.0— $96,000 (ComicConnect, 2021).

CGC Census: 267 examples recorded all grades combined. Only 3 copies above 9.0. The rarity in high condition is absolute — this issue is 84 years old and the war paper is fragile.

Avengers #4 (March 1964) — up to $288,000

The return of Captain America in the modern era. The Avengers discover Cap frozen in ice and free him. This issue establishes Cap's complex timeline—20 years of sleep—and launches his Silver Age career. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby sign a founding moment for Marvel.

• CGC 9.6— $288,000 (Heritage Auctions, 2021).
• CGC 9.4— $186,000 (Heritage Auctions, 2020).
• GCC 9.2— $96,000 (ComicConnect, 2021).
• CGC 8.0— $18,000-22,000.
• CGC 6.0— $5,000-7,000.

Census CGC: approximately 1,100 copies recorded. Demand is supported by Avengers AND Captain America collectors — dual pool of buyers.

Tales of Suspense #58 (October 1964) — up to $25,000

First Captain America feature in the Silver Age (before that, he only appeared in Avengers). Cap faces Iron Man in a confrontation that foreshadows Civil War by 40 years. This is the beginning of the Tales of Suspense saga which leads to the solo series.

• CGC 9.6— $25,000 (Heritage Auctions, 2020).
• GCC 9.2— $8,000-10,000.
• CGC 8.0— $2,500-3,500.
• CGC 6.0— $800-1,200.

Captain America #117 (September 1969) — up to $44,000

First appearance of the Falcon (Sam Wilson) — Marvel's first mainstream African-American superhero. The cultural significance of this issue continues to grow, reinforced by Sam Wilson's role in the MCU and his taking on the mantle of Captain America.

• CGC 9.8— $44,000 (Heritage Auctions, 2021).
• CGC 9.6— $25,000 (Heritage Auctions, 2022).
• CGC 9.4— $15,000-18,000.
• CGC 8.0— $2,500-3,500.
• CGC 6.0— $800-1,200.

Captain America Comics #2-10 — $5,000 to $80,000

Golden Age Simon/Kirby numbers command significant prizes:

• #2 (CGC 7.0)— around $30,000. Hitler cover.
• #3 (CGC 6.5)— around $25,000. Classic Red Skull cover.
• #5 (CGC 5.0)— around $8,000.
• #7 (CGC 5.0)— around $7,000. Red Skull cover.
• #10 (CGC 5.0)— around $5,000. Last Simon/Kirby.

Captain America #100 (April 1968) — up to $15,000

First issue of the Captain America solo series (continuation of Tales of Suspense). Jack Kirby on the drawings, Kirby's last Cap arc before his departure to DC. Symbolically the launch of Captain America as an independent franchise.

• CGC 9.6— $15,000 (Heritage, 2020).
• CGC 9.4— $7,500.
• CGC 9.0— $3,200.
• CGC 7.0— $800-1,000.

Factors that influence record prices

Captain America comics are reaching record prices thanks to a convergence of factors:

• Age and rarity— war paper (1941-1945) is intrinsically fragile, few copies survive in high condition.
• Cultural significance— Cap #1 striking Hitler is one of the most iconic images of the American 20th century.
• MCU— each film stimulates demand for the corresponding key issues.
• Depth of buyer pool— Golden Age collectors, Marvel investors, MCU fans converge on the same issues.