Detective Comics #42 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #42 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #42 (1940) value — Ungraded 575,78 € · $666 · Grade 6.0 3475 € · $4,020 · Grade 8.0 6484 € · $7,500. 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 8.0 premium on this card is 11.3× raw.Chart values in USD
Valor CIB mensual, según ventas reales. Chart values in USD.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Detective Comics #42, buy the Standard version for $4. The Teen Titans version, priced at $4, offers a slight variation, but the $666 Standard version represents a significant premium for condition or rarity, not just the basic comic. Casual collectors should stick to the $4 options, while serious investors should consider the higher-priced Standard copy for its value.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #42
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1940
Detective Comics #42 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #42 (1940) averages around $666. A CGC 6.0 runs about $4020, and a CGC 8.0 commands $7500.
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 | 575,78 € · $666 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 3475 € · $4,020 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 6484 € · $7,500 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 2,51 € / 20,75 € / 3147 €$2.9 / $24 / $3,640 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.90–$3,639.99 (median $24.00).
Preguntas frecuentes
- What is the estimated value of Detective Comics #42 in ungraded condition?
- The ungraded price for Detective Comics #42 is currently listed at $666.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $7514, significantly more than the $666 ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Detective Comics #42 is valued at $4020.