Action Comics #242 (1958) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #242 (1958) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #242 (1958) value — Ungraded $697 · Grade 6.0 $6,170 · Grade 8.0 $22,800. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 32.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #242
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1958
Action Comics #242 (1958) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #242 (1958) averages around $697. A CGC 6.0 runs about $6170, and a CGC 8.0 commands $22800.
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 | $697 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $6,170 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $22,800 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $11.99 / $1,495 / $8,100 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $11.99–$8,100.00 (median $1,495.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #242?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #242 is listed starting at $838.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #242 is valued at $22,800, while a Grade 6.0 sells for $6,170.
- Is this comic a good investment?
- Yes, the price difference between ungraded and high-grade copies suggests strong potential for value appreciation.