What If? #17 (1979) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? #17 (1979) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? #17 (1979) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $18 · Grade 8.0 $23. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own What If? #17, purchase the Newsstand version for $4. The slightly higher priced Standard and Newsstand versions offer no significant difference in collectible value or scarcity based on the listed prices. Collectors prioritizing the absolute lowest cost should opt for the $4 Newsstand. Those willing to pay $5 or $6 are paying for minor variations in the standard offering, not a distinct premium feature.
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What If? #17 (1979) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? #17 (1979) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $18, and a CGC 8.0 commands $23.
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 | $18 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $23 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of What If? #17?
- An ungraded copy of What If? #17 (1979) is currently valued around $5.
- How much more does a Grade 8.0 sell for compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 sells for $23, which is $18 more than the ungraded price of $5.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 version of this card?
- A Grade 6.0 version of What If? #17 is listed with a resale value of $16.