Black Cat #42 (1953) — Comic Book Value
Black CatWhat Black Cat #42 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Black Cat #42 (1953) value — Ungraded $150 · Grade 6.0 $355 · Grade 8.0 $456. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$150
Ungraded
2.4×
$355
Grade 6.0
3.0×
$456
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.0× raw.
Complete-in-box price history
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Black Cat
- Publisher
- Harvey
- Issue
- #42
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- February 1, 1953
Black Cat #42 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Black Cat #42 (1953) averages around $150. A CGC 6.0 runs about $355, and a CGC 8.0 commands $456.
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 | $150 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $355 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $456 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Black Cat #42?
- An ungraded copy of Black Cat #42 (1953) is currently valued starting at $145.
- How much does a Grade 8.0 copy sell for?
- A copy of Black Cat #42 graded at 8.0 is available for $456.
- Is the value difference between grades significant for this comic?
- Yes, the value increases substantially from the ungraded price of $145 to the $456 price for a Grade 8.0.