What If? #12 (1978) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? #12 (1978) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? #12 (1978) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $39 · Grade 8.0 $40. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own What If? #12 (1978), grab the Standard version for $4. The other versions offer minor distinctions; the $7 Standard and $4 Newsstand primarily reflect slight differences in distribution or condition, not significant collector value in this instance. If budget is the main concern, the $4 Standard or Newsstand is sufficient. Serious collectors seeking a specific variant should investigate the $7 Standard.
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What If? #12 (1978) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? #12 (1978) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $39, and a CGC 8.0 commands $40.
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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $39 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $40 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded copy of What If? #12 (1978)?
- The ungraded version of What If? #12 (1978) is available for purchase on the marketplace.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this card worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of What If? #12 (1978) can be found for $40.
- Is there a significant price difference between the 6.0 and 8.0 grades?
- The difference is minimal, with the Grade 6.0 listed at $39 and the Grade 8.0 at $40.