What If? #1 (1989) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? #1 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? #1 (1989) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $10 · Grade 8.0 $17. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest ownership, grab the Standard: $3 version. The Newsstand: $5 and the $19 Standard versions offer little tangible difference in this case, primarily reflecting minor variations in print run or packaging, not significant collectible value. If you just want the book, buy the $3 Standard. If you value having the most recognizable or highest-priced version, pay the premium, but be aware the difference is marginal.
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What If? #1 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? #1 (1989) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10, and a CGC 8.0 commands $17.
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 | $3 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value of an ungraded What If? #1 (1989)?
- An ungraded copy of What If? #1 (1989) currently has a resale value of $4.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $19, making it $15 more than the ungraded version.
- What is the price difference between a Grade 6.0 and a Grade 8.0?
- The Grade 6.0 is valued at $12, while the Grade 8.0 sells for $19.