What If? #97 (1997) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? #97 (1997) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? #97 (1997) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $9 · Grade 8.0 $15. 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 cheapest way to own it, grab the Standard version for $3. The Newsstand version at $5 offers no significant upgrade in condition or scarcity over the Standard. If your goal is simply collection completion on a budget, buy the Standard. Only pay the extra $2 for the Newsstand if you specifically want that slightly different distribution method or packaging.
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What If? #97 (1997) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? #97 (1997) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $9, and a CGC 8.0 commands $15.
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 | $9 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value of an ungraded What If? #97 (1997)?
- An ungraded copy of What If? #97 (1997) is currently valued at $3.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an Ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is worth $16, which is significantly higher than the $3 value of an ungraded version.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A copy of What If? #97 (1997) that has been graded 6.0 sells for $10.