Four Color #3 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Four ColorWhat Four Color #3 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Four Color #3 (1942) value — Ungraded $125 · Grade 6.0 $459 · Grade 8.0 $934. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own the Four Color #3 (1939), purchase the Standard version listed at $163. The difference between the $192 Standard and the $163 Standard appears negligible in terms of inherent value, suggesting the higher price may reflect minor variations in condition or immediate availability. Buyers prioritizing budget should select the $163 option, while those seeking the highest grade or perceived scarcity might justify the extra $29 for the $192 version.
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Item details
- Series
- Four Color
- Publisher
- Dell
- Issue
- #3
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1942
Four Color #3 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Four Color #3 (1942) averages around $125. A CGC 6.0 runs about $459, and a CGC 8.0 commands $934.
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 | $125 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $459 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $934 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for Four Color #3 (1942)?
- The ungraded version of Four Color #3 (1942) has a starting resale value of $163.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Four Color #3 (1942) is valued at $929, significantly higher than the ungraded $163.
- What is the price point for a mid-grade example?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Four Color #3 (1942) is listed with a resale value of $459.