Alpha Flight #42 (1987) — Comic Book Value
Alpha FlightWhat Alpha Flight #42 (1987) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Alpha Flight #42 (1987) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $10 · Grade 8.0 $17. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand version for $1. The Standard version at $3 offers no significant upgrade in terms of edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Therefore, if your goal is simply collection completion on a budget, the Newsstand is the clear choice. Only pay the extra $2 for the Standard if you prefer a slightly different, albeit functionally identical, presentation.
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Alpha Flight #42 (1987) comic value
An ungraded copy of Alpha Flight #42 (1987) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10, and a CGC 8.0 commands $17.
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 | $3 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Alpha Flight #42?
- The ungraded copy of Alpha Flight #42 is available for purchase.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this issue?
- A copy of Alpha Flight #42 graded at 8.0 is listed for $18.
- Is there a significant price difference between the grades?
- Yes, the price increases substantially from the ungraded price to the $18 asking price for a Grade 8.0.