Green Lantern #5 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Green LanternWhat Green Lantern #5 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Green Lantern #5 (1942) value — Ungraded $443 · Grade 6.0 $2,640 · Grade 8.0 $3,168. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the comic, grab the $5 Standard or Newsstand copy. The premium versions like the $777 Standard or the $60 Sketch offer rarity and higher desirability among serious collectors. Those seeking investment value should pay the premium for the higher-graded or specialized editions. Casual buyers can save significantly with the lower-priced Standard or Tomaselli options.
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Item details
- Series
- Green Lantern
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #5
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1942
Green Lantern #5 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Green Lantern #5 (1942) averages around $443. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2640, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3168.
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 | $443 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,640 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,168 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.29 / $7.99 / $925 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.29–$925.00 (median $7.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price range for Green Lantern #5?
- The ungraded copy is listed at $777, while a Grade 8.0 copy sells for $3168.
- Is the condition of the comic important for its value?
- Yes, the price increases substantially with grade; a Grade 6.0 is valued at $2640.
- What series does this comic belong to?
- This specific issue belongs to the Green Lantern series.