Star Wars #42 (1980) — Comic Book Value
Star WarsWhat Star Wars #42 (1980) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Star Wars #42 (1980) value — Ungraded 76,29 € · $88 · Grade 6.0 104,03 € · $120 · Grade 8.0 130,04 € · $150. Prices updated Juli 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.7× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute lowest cost, grab the Standard version listed at $3. Premium versions like the Newsstand ($90) or Mile High ($39) offer specific collectible editions or packaging variations. If you just want the card, the cheapest option is best. However, serious collectors seeking specific scarcity or unique printings should pay more for the higher-priced variants.
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- PriceCharting — Star Wars #42 (1980) (Star Wars)76,07 € · $87.75
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Star Wars #42 (1980) comic value
An ungraded copy of Star Wars #42 (1980) averages around $88. A CGC 6.0 runs about $120, and a CGC 8.0 commands $150.
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 | 76,29 € · $88 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 104,03 € · $120 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 130,04 € · $150 | eBay sold comps |
Häufige Fragen
- What is the current market value for this card?
- The card is valued at $122 ungraded, $88 for a Grade 6.0, and $165 for a Grade 8.0.
- Is the card more valuable in a higher grade?
- Yes, the Grade 8.0 commands the highest price at $165 compared to the ungraded price of $122.
- How much is the Grade 6.0 copy worth?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Star Wars #42 is listed for $88.