Marvel Tales #42 (1973) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales #42 (1973) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales #42 (1973) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $23 · Grade 8.0 $42. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$5
Ungraded
4.6×
$23
Grade 6.0
8.4×
$42
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.4× raw.
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Marvel Tales #42 (1973) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #42 (1973) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $23, and a CGC 8.0 commands $42.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $23 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $42 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- Ungraded copies of Marvel Tales #42 are available for purchase.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this issue?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Marvel Tales #42 is currently valued at $48.
- Is there a significant price jump between ungraded and graded copies?
- Yes, the price increases from ungraded listings to a Grade 6.0 at $26 and a Grade 8.0 at $48.