The Incredible Hulk #242 (1979) — Comic Book Value
Incredible HulkWhat The Incredible Hulk #242 (1979) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Incredible Hulk #242 (1979) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $16 · Grade 8.0 $26. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.2× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own The Incredible Hulk #242, grab the Newsstand version for $5. The Standard version at $4 is actually cheaper, so that is your best buy if you just want the comic. The difference between these two versions is minimal based on the pricing provided, suggesting the premium version offers no significant collectible advantage in this instance. Save your money and purchase the Standard version.
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The Incredible Hulk #242 (1979) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Incredible Hulk #242 (1979) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $16, and a CGC 8.0 commands $26.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $26 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- An ungraded copy of The Incredible Hulk #242 starts at an undisclosed value, with a Grade 6.0 listed for $11.
- How much is a higher-grade copy worth?
- A better-preserved copy, graded at 8.0, is currently valued at $25.
- Is this comic in high demand?
- The market shows established pricing for this 1979 series, with grades ranging from $11 to $25.