Action Comics #42 (1941) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #42 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #42 (1941) value — Ungraded $388 · Grade 6.0 $1,320. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 3.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Action Comics #42, purchase the Standard version for $4. The Hipp version offers a significant premium, suggesting it includes a special edition or packaging that justifies its $6 price point over the $388 Standard. Collectors prioritizing ownership should opt for the cheapest Standard copy, while those seeking the highest tier should pay for the Hipp version.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #42
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 1, 1941
Action Comics #42 (1941) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #42 (1941) averages around $388. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1320, 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 | $388 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,320 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.5 / $205 / $1,634 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 1, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.50–$1,634.30 (median $205.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- The ungraded copy is priced at $389, whereas the Grade 6.0 version is valued significantly higher at $1320.
- Is this comic considered rare?
- As a key issue from the Action Comics series, it holds strong collectible value across various grades.
- What is the starting price for this issue?
- The starting price for an ungraded copy of Action Comics #42 is $389.