Captain Marvel Adventures #42 (1945) — Comic Book Value

Captain Marvel Adventures

What Captain Marvel Adventures #42 (1945) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Captain Marvel Adventures #42 (1945) value — Ungraded $121 · Grade 6.0 $349 · Grade 8.0 $418. Prices updated August 2026.

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$121
Ungraded
2.9×
$349
Grade 6.0
3.5×
$418
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.5× raw.

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Captain Marvel Adventures

Captain Marvel Adventures #42 (1945) comic value

An ungraded copy of Captain Marvel Adventures #42 (1945) averages around $121. A CGC 6.0 runs about $349, and a CGC 8.0 commands $418.

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.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Ungraded$121eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$349eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$418eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Captain Marvel Adventures #42?
The ungraded version of Captain Marvel Adventures #42 is listed with a starting value of $138.
How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Captain Marvel Adventures #42 sells for $283.
Is the value difference significant between ungraded and graded copies?
Yes, the value difference is substantial; for example, Grade 6.0 is $184 compared to the ungraded price of $138.

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