DC Comics Presents #42 (1982) — Comic Book Value
Dc Comics PresentsWhat DC Comics Presents #42 (1982) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
DC Comics Presents #42 (1982) value — Ungraded $9 · Grade 6.0 $21 · Grade 8.0 $35. Prices updated July 2026.
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Value by grade
$9
Ungraded
2.3×
$21
Grade 6.0
3.9×
$35
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.9× raw.
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DC Comics Presents #42 (1982) comic value
An ungraded copy of DC Comics Presents #42 (1982) averages around $9. A CGC 6.0 runs about $21, and a CGC 8.0 commands $35.
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 | $9 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $21 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $35 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of DC Comics Presents #42 is listed at $6.
- How much is a higher-graded copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of DC Comics Presents #42 can be found for $30.
- Is the condition significantly affecting the price?
- Yes, the price increases from the $6 ungraded copy to $30 for a Grade 8.0.