What If? #26 (1981) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? #26 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? #26 (1981) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $16. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own What If? #26 (1981), grab the Newsstand: $6. The difference between versions is minor, primarily relating to distribution method rather than significant edition or packaging upgrades. Collectors focused on owning the item cheaply should select the Standard: $4 or Newsstand: $6. Those seeking the highest possible initial purchase price should consider the Newsstand: $7.
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What If? #26 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? #26 (1981) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $16.
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 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price range for What If? #26 (1981)?
- The price ranges from $14 for a Grade 6.0 to $16 for a Grade 8.0, with ungraded copies also available.
- How does the grade affect the value of this card?
- Higher grades command a better price; the Grade 8.0 sells for $16 compared to $14 for the Grade 6.0.
- Is the ungraded version of this card worth buying?
- The ungraded version is an option, but specific graded values are $14 (6.0) and $16 (8.0).