What If? #18 (1979) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? #18 (1979) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? #18 (1979) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $26 · Grade 8.0 $31. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 10.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own What If? #18 (1979), grab the Standard version for $2. The Newsstand versions offer slightly better perceived value, though the difference is minimal here. Paying more for the Newsstand $8 version buys you a higher-grade, more accessible copy, while the $4 Standard offers a solid middle ground. Save your money unless you specifically want the best available condition.
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What If? #18 (1979) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? #18 (1979) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $26, and a CGC 8.0 commands $31.
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 | $26 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $31 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value of an ungraded copy?
- An ungraded copy of What If? #18 (1979) is currently valued at $3.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $31, which is significantly higher than the $3 value of an ungraded copy.
- What is the difference in price between a 6.0 and an 8.0?
- The Grade 8.0 is valued at $31, while the Grade 6.0 sells for $26.