Silver Surfer #42 (1990) — Comic Book Value
Silver SurferWhat Silver Surfer #42 (1990) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Silver Surfer #42 (1990) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $10 · Grade 8.0 $15. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own the Silver Surfer #42 (1990), buy the Newsstand version for $4. The Standard version also costs $4, offering no significant upgrade in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. If your goal is just ownership at the lowest cost, choose either version. Collectors prioritizing a slight difference or wanting the "standard" presentation can choose Standard, but for pure savings, both are equal.
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Silver Surfer #42 (1990) comic value
An ungraded copy of Silver Surfer #42 (1990) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10, and a CGC 8.0 commands $15.
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 | $3 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Silver Surfer #42?
- The starting price for this comic is $12 for a Grade 6.0 copy.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Silver Surfer #42 is valued at $15.
- Is the ungraded version a good deal?
- The ungraded version is available, offering a potential entry point into this Silver Surfer series.