Journey into Mystery #42 (1957) — Comic Book Value
Journey Into MysteryWhat 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.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $50 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $528 | eBay sold comps |
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.