Dark Horse Presents #42 (1990) — Comic Book Value

Dark Horse Presents

What Dark Horse Presents #42 (1990) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Dark Horse Presents #42 (1990) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $10 · Grade 8.0 $12. Prices updated August 2026.

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$3
Ungraded
3.3×
$10
Grade 6.0
4.0×
$12
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.0× raw.

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Dark Horse Presents #42 (1990) comic value

An ungraded copy of Dark Horse Presents #42 (1990) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10, and a CGC 8.0 commands $12.

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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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$3eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$10eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$12eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current price for an ungraded copy of Dark Horse Presents #42?
The ungraded copy of Dark Horse Presents #42 is currently valued at $4.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $12, which is $8 more than the ungraded $4 copy.
Is there a price difference between the Grade 6.0 and Grade 8.0 versions?
Yes, the Grade 6.0 version is priced at $11, while the higher-graded 8.0 version is $12.

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