What If? #3 (1989) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? #3 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? #3 (1989) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $10 · Grade 8.0 $17. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the Standard version at $3. The Newsstand version at $4 offers a slight premium, though in this case, the differences are minimal. The $6 Standard version might offer a slight variation in condition or packaging, but given the prices, the difference is negligible. Save your money and buy the $3 Standard unless you specifically seek out the other versions for a minor distinction.
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What If? #3 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? #3 (1989) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10, and a CGC 8.0 commands $17.
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 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price range for What If? #3?
- The price ranges from $10 for an Ungraded copy to $17 for a Grade 8.0.
- How does the grade affect the value of this card?
- Higher grades increase the value; a Grade 8.0 is valued at $17 compared to $10 for an Ungraded card.
- Is the ungraded version of this card available?
- Yes, the ungraded version of What If? #3 is available for purchase.