X-Factor #42 (1989) — Comic Book Value

X Factor

What X-Factor #42 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

X-Factor #42 (1989) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $8 · Grade 8.0 $14. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade
$3
Ungraded
2.7×
$8
Grade 6.0
4.7×
$14
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.7× raw.

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X Factor

X-Factor #42 (1989) comic value

An ungraded copy of X-Factor #42 (1989) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $8, and a CGC 8.0 commands $14.

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$3eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$8eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$14eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for this card?
The ungraded version is available, and a Grade 6.0 is listed for $9.
How much more is the higher graded version worth?
The Grade 8.0 version commands a price of $15, which is $6 more than the Grade 6.0.
Is this card rare?
The card belongs to the X Factor series, and pricing is available for ungraded and graded conditions.

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