Four Color #16 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Four ColorWhat Four Color #16 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Four Color #16 (1942) value — Ungraded $174 · Grade 6.0 $332 · Grade 8.0 $1,415. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own the Four Color #16 (1941), purchase the Standard version for $174. The higher-priced Standard version at $3428 likely reflects superior condition or a specific, rare printing, offering a significant premium for top-tier collecting. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should choose the $174 option, while serious investors seeking the absolute best representation should pay the premium for the $3428 version.
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Item details
- Series
- Four Color
- Publisher
- Dell
- Issue
- #16
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1942
Four Color #16 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Four Color #16 (1942) averages around $174. A CGC 6.0 runs about $332, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1415.
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 | $174 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $332 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,415 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for Four Color #16 (1942)?
- The ungraded version of Four Color #16 (1942) currently has a resale value of $142.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $1415, significantly higher than the $142 price for an ungraded copy.
- What is the price point for a mid-grade copy of this card?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Four Color #16 (1942) is valued at $332.