The Transformers [Newsstand] #42 (1988) — Comic Book Value
TransformersWhat The Transformers [Newsstand] #42 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Transformers [Newsstand] #42 (1988) value — Ungraded $14 · Grade 6.0 $28 · Grade 8.0 $41. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.9× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own The Transformers #42 (2015), grab the Standard version for $1. The premium versions like RI ($30) or Newsstand ($14) offer better condition or distribution status, which collectors value. If you are just collecting the title, the $1 Standard is fine. However, serious collectors prioritizing condition or rarity should pay more for the RI or Newsstand versions.
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The Transformers [Newsstand] #42 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Transformers [Newsstand] #42 (1988) averages around $14. A CGC 6.0 runs about $28, and a CGC 8.0 commands $41.
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 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $28 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $41 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated resale value for an ungraded copy of Transformers #42?
- An ungraded copy of Transformers #42 (1988) is valued at approximately $16.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $43, which is $27 more than the $16 ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a mid-grade copy (Grade 6.0)?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of this Transformers issue is currently valued at $30.
