# Green Lantern #3 (1942) — resale value

**Green Lantern #3 (1942)** is worth about **$382** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$4,189.5**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $382 |
| Grade 6.0 | $3600 |
| Grade 8.0 | $4190 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-01. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Rising · +90%.

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Green Lantern |
| Publisher | DC |
| Issue | #3 |
| Key issue | No |
| Release date | April 1, 1942 |

## Green Lantern #3 (1942) comic value

An ungraded copy of **Green Lantern #3 (1942)** averages around $382. A CGC 6.0 runs about $3600, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4190.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the starting price for this Green Lantern issue?**

The ungraded version of Green Lantern #3 is currently valued at $382.

**How much more is the high-grade version worth compared to ungraded?**

The Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $4190, significantly higher than the ungraded price.

**Are there different prices depending on the comic's condition?**

Yes, prices vary widely, with a Grade 6.0 copy listed for $3600.

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