What If? [Newsstand] #1 (1989) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? [Newsstand] #1 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? [Newsstand] #1 (1989) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $13 · Grade 8.0 $153. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 30.6× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest ownership, grab the Standard: $3 version. The Newsstand: $5 and the $19 Standard versions offer little tangible difference in this case, primarily reflecting minor variations in print run or packaging, not significant collectible value. If you just want the book, buy the $3 Standard. If you value having the most recognizable or highest-priced version, pay the premium, but be aware the difference is marginal.
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What If? [Newsstand] #1 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? [Newsstand] #1 (1989) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $13, and a CGC 8.0 commands $153.
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 | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $153 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this comic?
- The ungraded version of What If? #1 (1989) has a starting resale value of $5.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A copy graded 8.0 is significantly more valuable, listed at $153, compared to the ungraded $5.
- Are there different prices for different conditions?
- Yes, the value ranges from $5 for ungraded to $153 for a Grade 8.0 copy.