What If? [Newsstand] #18 (1979) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? [Newsstand] #18 (1979) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? [Newsstand] #18 (1979) value — Ungraded $9 · Grade 6.0 $25 · Grade 8.0 $42. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own What If? #18 (1979), grab the Standard version for $2. The Newsstand versions offer slightly better perceived value, though the difference is minimal here. Paying more for the Newsstand $8 version buys you a higher-grade, more accessible copy, while the $4 Standard offers a solid middle ground. Save your money unless you specifically want the best available condition.
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What If? [Newsstand] #18 (1979) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? [Newsstand] #18 (1979) averages around $9. A CGC 6.0 runs about $25, and a CGC 8.0 commands $42.
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 | $9 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $25 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $42 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value for an ungraded copy of What If? #18?
- An ungraded copy of What If? #18 (1979) is currently valued around $6.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $40, which is significantly more than the $6 price for an ungraded version.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this issue?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of What If? #18 (1979) is listed with a resale value of $24.