Adventure Comics #42 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Adventure ComicsWhat Adventure Comics #42 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Adventure Comics #42 (1939) value — Ungraded 1177 € · $1,358 · Grade 6.0 4161 € · $4,800. Prices updated agosto de 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 3.5× raw.Chart values in USD
Valor CIB mensual, según ventas reales. Chart values in USD.
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Item details
- Series
- Adventure Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #42
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1939
Adventure Comics #42 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Adventure Comics #42 (1939) averages around $1358. A CGC 6.0 runs about $4800, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | 1177 € · $1,358 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 4161 € · $4,800 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 14,51 € / 918,95 € / 3034 €$16.74 / $1,060 / $3,500 | 5 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 5 live eBay listings ask $16.74–$3,500.00 (median $1,060.00).
Preguntas frecuentes
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $1357, while the graded 6.0 copy commands a much higher price of $4800.
- Is Adventure Comics #42 considered a rare find?
- As a key issue from the Adventure Comics series, it represents a valuable piece for serious comic collectors.
- What condition grade is available for this comic?
- We have listings available for both ungraded copies and copies graded at a 6.0.