What If? #28 (1981) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? #28 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? #28 (1981) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $15 · Grade 8.0 $25. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest ownership, grab the Newsstand: $5 version. The slightly pricier Newsstand: $8 and Standard: $6 versions offer minor variations, likely in packaging or distribution, but the Standard: $5 offers the same base item for less. If you just want the card, save your money on the $5 options; pay more only if the specific Newsstand or Standard designation matters to your collection goals.
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What If? #28 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? #28 (1981) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $25.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $25 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of What If? #28?
- An ungraded copy of What If? #28 is valued at $6.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is worth $34, which is $28 more than the ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this card?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of What If? #28 is listed with a resale value of $21.