Batman [Newsstand] #342 (1981) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman [Newsstand] #342 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman [Newsstand] #342 (1981) value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 6.0 $21 · Grade 8.0 $34. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.9× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Batman #342 (1981), buy the Newsstand version for $7. Since both the Newsstand and Standard versions are priced at $7, there is no premium offering in terms of edition or packaging to justify a higher cost. Collectors focused solely on owning the comic should purchase either version at the base price, while those seeking a tangible difference between versions should look elsewhere.
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Batman [Newsstand] #342 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Batman [Newsstand] #342 (1981) averages around $7. A CGC 6.0 runs about $21, and a CGC 8.0 commands $34.
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 | $7 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $21 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $34 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this Batman comic?
- The ungraded copy of Batman #342 (1981) starts at $7.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this issue?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Batman #342 is currently valued at $31.
- Is there a price difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- Yes, the ungraded version starts lower at $7 compared to the Grade 6.0 at $19.