Superman #42 (1946) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #42 (1946) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #42 (1946) value — Ungraded R$ 735,02 · $142 · Grade 6.0 R$ 1.553 · $300 · Grade 8.0 R$ 4.151 · $802. Prices updated setembro de 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.6× raw.Chart values in USD
Valor CIB mensal, com base em vendas reais. Chart values in USD.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the Teen Titans version for $1. If you want something more substantial, the Standard versions offer a slight step up in condition or desirability. The Meyers version at $4 is a minor collectible bump. Pay up for the Standard versions if you value a better piece, but save your money and stick to the Newsstand or Teen Titans if budget is the priority.
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- PriceCharting — Superman #42 (1946) (Superman)R$ 732,43 · $141.5
Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #42
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1946
Superman #42 (1946) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #42 (1946) averages around $142. A CGC 6.0 runs about $300, and a CGC 8.0 commands $802.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | R$ 735,02 · $142 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | R$ 1.553 · $300 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | R$ 4.151 · $802 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | R$ 517,36 / R$ 1.449 / R$ 1.967$99.95 / $280 / $379.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 10, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $99.95–$379.99 (median $280.00).
Perguntas frequentes
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Superman #42?
- An ungraded copy of Superman #42 (1946) is listed starting at $142.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $804, which is significantly higher than the $142 starting price for ungraded.
- Are there specific price points for different grades of this Superman issue?
- Yes, Grade 6.0 is valued at $609, while a Grade 8.0 is valued at $804.