# New Mutants #42 (1986) — resale value

**New Mutants #42 (1986)** is worth about **$3** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$24.99**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $3 |
| Grade 6.0 | $11 |
| Grade 8.0 | $25 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-31. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DNew%2520Mutants%252042%25201986%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DNew%2520Mutants%252042%25201986%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | New Mutants |

## New Mutants #42 (1986) comic value

An ungraded copy of **New Mutants #42 (1986)** averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $11, and a CGC 8.0 commands $25.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the starting price for New Mutants #42?**

An ungraded copy of New Mutants #42 is available, and a Grade 6.0 is priced at $10.

**How much is a high-grade copy worth?**

A Grade 8.0 copy of New Mutants #42 is currently listed for $25.

**Is the ungraded condition worth buying?**

The ungraded copy offers the lowest entry point, but graded options provide guaranteed condition for specific values.

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