What If? #8 (1978) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? #8 (1978) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? #8 (1978) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $15 · Grade 8.0 $27. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own What If? #8, buy the Standard version for $3. The Newsstand version at $5 offers a slight premium, likely related to its initial distribution or packaging, while the other Standard version at $4 is marginally higher. If budget is the main concern, choose the $3 Standard. Collectors prioritizing the lowest entry cost should save, whereas those wanting the most accessible version should opt for the $3 Standard.
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What If? #8 (1978) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? #8 (1978) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $27.
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 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $27 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for this card?
- The ungraded version of What If? #8 (1978) has a starting resale value of $6.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $28, significantly more than the ungraded price.
- What are the available grades for What If? #8?
- This card is available in ungraded, Grade 6.0 ($16), and Grade 8.0 ($28) conditions.