Detective Comics #42 (1940) price

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The catalog shows that *Detective Comics #42 (1940)* has a used value of $666. This is a key Silver Age comic book, and its value is driven by its rarity and historical significance in the Golden Age of Comics. To get a full picture, you can compare this sold value against the current live asking prices shown on the screen to see if it's currently priced above or below its established market value.

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