Action Comics [Tedesco] #1042 (2022) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics [Tedesco] #1042 (2022) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics [Tedesco] #1042 (2022) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $7 · Grade 8.0 $11. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Action Comics #1042, purchase the Standard version at $8. The Tedesco version at $4 is actually cheaper, but it offers a premium, likely due to specific edition or packaging differences that increase its desirability for serious collectors. If budget is the primary concern, get the Tedesco. If you seek the highest perceived value or rarity, the Standard might be the intended baseline, but given the prices, Tedesco is the immediate bargain.
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Action Comics [Tedesco] #1042 (2022) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics [Tedesco] #1042 (2022) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $7, and a CGC 8.0 commands $11.
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 | $4 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $7 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $11 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #1042 is currently priced at $5.
- How much more does a higher grade sell for?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $12, which is $5 more than the ungraded price.
- Is the Grade 6.0 worth buying?
- A Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $7, offering a solid middle-ground option for collectors.