Four Color #1 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Four ColorWhat Four Color #1 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Four Color #1 (1942) value — Ungraded 168,58 € · $195 · Grade 8.0 1 141 € · $1,320. Prices updated août 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 6.8× raw.Chart values in USD
Valeur CIB mensuelle, selon les ventes réelles. Chart values in USD.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own the Four Color #1 (1939), purchase the Standard version for $195. The $997 Standard version offers a significant premium, likely reflecting superior condition or a specific, more desirable edition or packaging not detailed here. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should choose the $195 option, while those seeking the highest collectible value should invest in the $997 version.
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Données de prix vérifiées avec · 1
- PriceCharting — Four Color #1 (1942) (Four Color)168,58 € · $195
Item details
- Series
- Four Color
- Publisher
- Dell
- Issue
- #1
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1942
Four Color #1 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Four Color #1 (1942) averages around $195. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1320.
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 | 168,58 € · $195 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 1 141 € · $1,320 | eBay sold comps |
Questions fréquentes
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The ungraded version is listed around $195, whereas the Grade 8.0 version sells for $1320.
- Is the 1942 Four Color #1 a good investment?
- Yes, the significant price jump from $195 to $1320 based on grading suggests strong resale potential.
- What is the series this card belongs to?
- This card belongs to the Four Color series.