Pep Comics #42 (1943) — Comic Book Value
Pep ComicsWhat Pep Comics #42 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Pep Comics #42 (1943) value — Ungraded $361 · Grade 6.0 $1,586. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 4.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Pep Comics #94 (ARCHIE COMICS Publications, Inc. November 1952)
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Item details
- Series
- Pep Comics
- Publisher
- Archie
- Issue
- #42
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1943
Pep Comics #42 (1943) comic value
An ungraded copy of Pep Comics #42 (1943) averages around $361. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1586, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $361 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,586 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $30 / $75 / $1,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 2, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $30.00–$1,000.00 (median $75.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of Pep Comics #42 in ungraded condition?
- The ungraded version of Pep Comics #42 is currently valued at $369.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 6.0 copy compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Pep Comics #42 is valued at $2640, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- Is Pep Comics #42 a worthwhile investment for collectors?
- Yes, the price difference between ungraded ($369) and graded ($2640) suggests strong collector interest in this issue.