Green Lantern #2 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Green LanternWhat Green Lantern #2 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Green Lantern #2 (1942) value — Ungraded $275 · Grade 6.0 $3,120 · Grade 8.0 $8,650. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 31.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If you simply want to own it, the Newsstand version at $5 is the cheapest option. Premium versions like the Hamner Sketch ($15) or Standard ($275) offer significant variations in condition or rarity compared to the base copies. Collectors prioritizing investment or specific artwork should pay for the higher-tier items. Casual buyers looking for a low-cost entry point should stick to the $5 or $6 versions.
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Item details
- Series
- Green Lantern
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #2
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1942
Green Lantern #2 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Green Lantern #2 (1942) averages around $275. A CGC 6.0 runs about $3120, and a CGC 8.0 commands $8650.
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 | $275 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $3,120 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $8,650 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Green Lantern #2?
- An ungraded copy of Green Lantern #2 is currently valued at $275.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $8650, significantly more than the $275 starting price for ungraded.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this issue?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Green Lantern #2 is listed with a value of $3120.