Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: July 1958
Cover Price: $0.15
Writer: Otto Binder
Penciller: Al Plastino
Cover Artist: Kurt Swan
First Appearance: Brainiac, City of Kandor
Action Comics (1938) #242 Value FAQ
How much is Action Comics (1938) #242 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $10,000.00; lower grades range from ~$1,000.00 (Good) to ~$7,000.00 (Very Fine).
Is Action Comics (1938) #242 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Brainiac, City of Kandor.
Who created Action Comics (1938) #242?
Action Comics (1938) #242 was written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Al Plastino, with a cover by Kurt Swan.
When was Action Comics (1938) #242 published?
DC Comics published it with a July 1958 cover date, originally priced at $0.15.
What is a high-grade copy of Action Comics (1938) #242 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $10,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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