The Transformers #42 (1988) — Comic Book Value
TransformersWhat The Transformers #42 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Transformers #42 (1988) value — Ungraded ¥67.53 · $10 · Grade 6.0 ¥128.3 · $19 · Grade 8.0 ¥391.65 · $58. Prices updated 2026年8月.
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 5.8× raw.Chart values in USD
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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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- PriceCharting — The Transformers #42 (1988) (Transformers)¥69.82 · $10.34
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The Transformers #42 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Transformers #42 (1988) averages around $10. A CGC 6.0 runs about $19, and a CGC 8.0 commands $58.
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 | ¥67.53 · $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | ¥128.3 · $19 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | ¥391.65 · $58 | eBay sold comps |
常见问题
- What is the starting price for Transformers #42?
- The ungraded copy of Transformers #42 is currently listed at $8.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this issue?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Transformers #42 is valued at $58.
- Is there a mid-range price point for this comic?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Transformers #42 can be found for $21.