Superman #242 (1971) — Comic Book Value

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What Superman #242 (1971) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Superman #242 (1971) value — Ungraded $12 · Grade 6.0 $60 · Grade 8.0 $88. Prices updated July 2026.

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$12
Ungraded
5.0×
$60
Grade 6.0
7.3×
$88
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.3× raw.

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Superman #242 (1971) comic value

An ungraded copy of Superman #242 (1971) averages around $12. A CGC 6.0 runs about $60, and a CGC 8.0 commands $88.

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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$12eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$60eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$88eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Superman #242?
The ungraded version of Superman #242 starts at $13.
How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Superman #242 is currently listed for $72.
Is there a price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
Yes, the ungraded version starts at $13, compared to $60 for a Grade 6.0.

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