What If? #49 (1993) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? #49 (1993) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? #49 (1993) value — Ungraded $12 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $23. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.9× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own What If? #49, purchase the Newsstand version for $6. The Standard version at $10 offers no significant upgrade in terms of edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Buyers prioritizing the absolute lowest cost should choose Newsstand. Those willing to spend the extra $4 for the Standard version are paying for the slight perceived difference, not a substantial collectible advantage.
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What If? #49 (1993) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? #49 (1993) averages around $12. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $23.
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 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $23 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value of Ungraded What If? #49?
- The ungraded version of What If? #49 (1993) is currently valued around $9.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $22, which is significantly higher than the $9 price for ungraded.
- What is the price difference between a Grade 6.0 and an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $13, making it $4 more than the ungraded price.