Adventure Comics #142 (1949) — Comic Book Value
Adventure ComicsWhat Adventure Comics #142 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Adventure Comics #142 (1949) value — Ungraded $291 · Grade 8.0 $1,034. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Adventure Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #142
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1949
Adventure Comics #142 (1949) comic value
An ungraded copy of Adventure Comics #142 (1949) averages around $291. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1034.
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 | $291 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,034 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.27 / $35 / $175 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 8, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.27–$175.00 (median $35.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value range for this comic?
- Ungraded copies are listed around $179, while a Grade 8.0 version is valued at $1072.
- Is the condition of the comic the biggest factor in its price?
- Yes, the difference between the ungraded price and the Grade 8.0 price highlights the impact of grading on resale value.
- Which condition offers the best entry point for collectors?
- For a lower entry point, an ungraded copy is available, though a Grade 8.0 offers higher investment potential.