Marvel's Greatest Comics ##42
Marvel Comics • Marvel's Greatest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
May 1973
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A reprint title featuring classic Fantastic Four stories. This particular issue reprints Fantastic Four #72, featuring a classic battle between the Thing and the Silver Surfer.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Obvious wear, corner rounding, spine roll and spine stress ticks, minor tearing or chipping along the top edge, and paper tanning typical of age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30; Graded (CGC 4.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies of this issue range from $25 to $50 depending on exact eye appeal and page quality.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger submission, as the grading and shipping costs would likely exceed the potential value increase for a CGC 4.0 copy.
Notable Features
Features a classic Jack Kirby cover and interior art showcasing a Thing vs. Silver Surfer clash. Part of Marvel's popular Bronze Age reprint line.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-appropriate newsprint paper stock, standard 20-cent cover price styling, and traditional Marvel comic layout of the era.