Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: November 1941
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: Jerry Siegel
Penciller: John Sikela
Cover Artist: Fred Ray
First Appearance: Vigilante (Greg Saunders)
Action Comics (1938) #42 Value FAQ
How much is Action Comics (1938) #42 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $4,800.00; lower grades range from ~$480.00 (Good) to ~$3,360.00 (Very Fine).
Is Action Comics (1938) #42 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Vigilante (Greg Saunders).
Who created Action Comics (1938) #42?
Action Comics (1938) #42 was written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by John Sikela, with a cover by Fred Ray.
When was Action Comics (1938) #42 published?
DC Comics published it with a November 1941 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Action Comics (1938) #42 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $4,800.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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