Alpha Flight [Newsstand] #42 (1987) — Comic Book Value
Alpha FlightWhat Alpha Flight [Newsstand] #42 (1987) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Alpha Flight [Newsstand] #42 (1987) value — Ungraded $2. Prices updated July 2026.
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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
Alpha Flight [Newsstand] #42 (1987) comic value
An ungraded copy of Alpha Flight [Newsstand] #42 (1987) averages around $2. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, 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
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $2 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value for this ungraded Alpha Flight #42?
- The current resale value for this ungraded item is listed at $2.
- Is this comic considered rare?
- It is listed as a newsstand copy from the Alpha Flight series.
- What condition is the comic in?
- The comic is ungraded.