Amazing Spider-Man #42 (2002) — Comic Book Value
Amazing Spider ManWhat Amazing Spider-Man #42 (2002) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Amazing Spider-Man #42 (2002) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $8 · Grade 8.0 $13. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the book, buy the Standard: $4 or Spider-Woman: $4. The premium versions, like the Greg & Tim Hildebrandt Virgin at $27, offer higher artistic merit or specific print runs. Collectors chasing rarity or specific artwork should pay more for the Virgin editions. Casual readers can easily acquire a copy for under ten dollars.
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Amazing Spider-Man #42 (2002) comic value
An ungraded copy of Amazing Spider-Man #42 (2002) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $8, and a CGC 8.0 commands $13.
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 | $8 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $13 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Amazing Spider-Man #42?
- The ungraded version of Amazing Spider-Man #42 is currently listed at $2.
- How much is a higher-graded copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of this issue is priced at $12, compared to $7 for a Grade 6.0.
- Is this issue from a popular series?
- Yes, Amazing Spider-Man #42 belongs to the popular Amazing Spider Man series.