Strange Tales #42 (1956) — Comic Book Value

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What Strange Tales #42 (1956) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Strange Tales #42 (1956) value — Ungraded $79 · Grade 6.0 $366. Prices updated August 2026.

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Strange Tales #42 (1956) comic value

An ungraded copy of Strange Tales #42 (1956) averages around $79. A CGC 6.0 runs about $366, 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.

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Ungraded$79eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$366eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current market value for Strange Tales #42?
The Ungraded copy of Strange Tales #42 is currently listed at $79.
Is this comic in graded condition?
No, this specific listing is for the Ungraded version of the comic.
What series is Strange Tales #42 a part of?
Strange Tales #42 belongs to the Strange Tales series.

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