Four Color #12 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Four ColorWhat Four Color #12 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Four Color #12 (1942) value — Ungraded $21 · Grade 6.0 $192 · Grade 8.0 $608. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 29.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, purchase the Standard version for $21. The $173 Standard version represents a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or specific packaging, offering a collector a higher-grade piece. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should opt for the $21 Standard, while those seeking top-tier condition or investment potential should pay the premium for the $173 Standard.
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Four Color #12 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Four Color #12 (1942) averages around $21. A CGC 6.0 runs about $192, and a CGC 8.0 commands $608.
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 | $21 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $192 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $608 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for Four Color #12 (1942)?
- The ungraded version of Four Color #12 (1942) has a starting resale value of $33.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this card worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Four Color #12 (1942) is valued at $701.
- Is the card more valuable ungraded or graded?
- While ungraded copies start lower at $33, the value increases substantially with grading, reaching $701 at Grade 8.0.