Four Color #5 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Four ColorWhat Four Color #5 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Four Color #5 (1942) value — Ungraded $39 · Grade 6.0 $180 · Grade 8.0 $800. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 20.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own the Four Color #5 (1940), buy the Standard version for $193. The $38 Standard version is likely a different, less desirable variant or a typo, but if that is the case, it offers little premium over the $193 version. Collectors prioritizing ownership should buy the $193 Standard. Those seeking a significant upgrade or specific condition should investigate further, as the price difference suggests a major difference in edition or scarcity.
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Four Color #5 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Four Color #5 (1942) averages around $39. A CGC 6.0 runs about $180, and a CGC 8.0 commands $800.
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 | $39 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $180 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $800 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for Four Color #5 (1942)?
- The ungraded version of Four Color #5 (1942) currently has a resale value of $61.
- How much more valuable is a high-grade copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of this card sells for $800, significantly higher than the ungraded $61.
- Is there a mid-range price point for this card?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Four Color #5 (1942) is valued at $180.