What If? #18 (1990) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? #18 (1990) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? #18 (1990) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $11 · Grade 8.0 $18. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.5× 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 (1990) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? #18 (1990) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $11, and a CGC 8.0 commands $18.
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 | $4 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $11 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $18 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for this card?
- The ungraded version of What If? #18 (1990) currently has a resale value starting at $4.
- How much more valuable is a high-grade copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $16, significantly higher than the $4 starting price for ungraded copies.
- Which condition grade offers the best value?
- The value increases substantially with grading; a Grade 8.0 is worth $16 compared to the $4 ungraded price.