Conan the Barbarian #42 (1974) — Comic Book Value

Conan The Barbarian

What Conan the Barbarian #42 (1974) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Conan the Barbarian #42 (1974) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $17 · Grade 8.0 $31. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Conan The Barbarian
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$4
Ungraded
4.3×
$17
Grade 6.0
7.8×
$31
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.8× raw.

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Conan The Barbarian

Conan the Barbarian #42 (1974) comic value

An ungraded copy of Conan the Barbarian #42 (1974) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $17, and a CGC 8.0 commands $31.

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$4eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$17eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$31eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the price range for Conan the Barbarian #42?
The price ranges from $5 for an ungraded copy to $36 for a Grade 8.0.
How much is a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic?
A Grade 6.0 copy of Conan the Barbarian #42 is currently priced at $20.
Is this a rare comic?
This is part of the Conan The Barbarian series, with prices reflecting different grades of condition.

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