Green Lantern #42 (1966) — Comic Book Value
Green LanternWhat Green Lantern #42 (1966) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Green Lantern #42 (1966) value — Ungraded $19 · Grade 6.0 $76 · Grade 8.0 $156. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.2× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the card, the cheapest option is the Newsstand version at $3. Premium versions like Barrows or Teen Titans offer collectible extras, such as different printings or scarcity, justifying higher prices. For a casual owner, the $3 Newsstand is sufficient. Serious collectors seeking unique variants should pay more for the Barrows or Teen Titans versions.
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Green Lantern #42 (1966) comic value
An ungraded copy of Green Lantern #42 (1966) averages around $19. A CGC 6.0 runs about $76, and a CGC 8.0 commands $156.
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 | $19 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $76 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $156 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Green Lantern #42?
- An ungraded copy of Green Lantern #42 starts at $16.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Green Lantern #42 sells for $109.
- Is there a significant price jump between grades?
- Yes, the price increases notably from the ungraded value to the Grade 8.0 value of $109.