Batman #42 (1947) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman #42 (1947) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman #42 (1947) value — Ungraded $886 · Grade 6.0 $2,803 · Grade 8.0 $3,363. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the Hipp version for $3. The higher-priced Standard ($887) and Coipel ($4) versions offer significant differences in condition or print run, representing premium collecting opportunities. If you are a casual owner, the $3 Hipp or Variant is sufficient. Serious collectors seeking high-grade or specific printings should invest more.
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Item details
- Series
- Batman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #42
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1947
Batman #42 (1947) comic value
An ungraded copy of Batman #42 (1947) averages around $886. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2803, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3363.
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 | $886 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,803 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,363 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $295 / $740 / $5,500 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $295.00–$5,500.00 (median $740.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Batman #42 (1947)?
- The ungraded copy of Batman #42 (1947) is listed at $750.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $3363, significantly higher than the $750 ungraded price.
- What is the price for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Batman #42 (1947) is available for $2802.