Journey into Mystery #42 (1957) — Comic Book Value

Journey Into Mystery

What Journey into Mystery #42 (1957) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Journey into Mystery #42 (1957) value — Ungraded $50 · Grade 8.0 $528. Prices updated September 2026.

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Journey into Mystery #42 (1957) comic value

An ungraded copy of Journey into Mystery #42 (1957) averages around $50. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $528.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for this comic?
The ungraded version of Journey Into Mystery #42 starts at $50.
How much is a high-grade copy worth?
A copy graded at 8.0 is valued at $528.
What series is this comic from?
This issue belongs to the Journey Into Mystery series.

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