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Marvel · Silver Age · 1969
Captain America #117
Marvel · 1969
Noted for: The Falcon
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What is Captain America #117 worth?
The Captain America #117 is a Marvel 1969 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, recent graded examples have sold for $180 to $2,582. CGC 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recent median around $2,501.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recent sold examples in the same grade.
The Captain America #117 in context
Why collectors care
The first appearance of the Falcon, cover-dated September 1969, introduced by Stan Lee and Gene Colan. Sam Wilson is widely recognized as the first African-American superhero in mainstream American comics, and he later took up the Captain America mantle.
How to identify it
Captain America #117, September 1969, 12-cent cover.
Common mistakes
Confusing the Falcon's debut with his later first appearance as Captain America, a separate modern book. This issue is the character's original debut.
Grade considerations
A late-60s book that was not widely saved. Spine stress and tanning are common; high-grade copies carry a substantial premium given the character's modern profile.
Sold price summary
6 verified eBay sales from the last 90 days, grouped by grade.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Window
- Last 90 days
- Last checked
- Aug 5, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 2 | $2,501 | $2,420 to $2,582 |
| CGC 7.5 | 1 | $350 | N/A |
| CBCS 6.5 | 1 | $275 | N/A |
| CGC 6.5 | 1 | $250 | N/A |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | $180 | N/A |
How this summary is built+
Inclusion
All 6 eBay sold (completed) listings we have for this item from the last 90 days, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 7.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CBCS 6.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 6.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Captain America #117 value FAQ
What is Captain America #117 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded examples have recently sold for $180 to $2,582.
What grade sells most often for Captain America #117?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the current sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $2,501.
What is the highest median grade for Captain America #117?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the current sample at about $2,501. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Captain America #117 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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