What If? [Newsstand] #2 (1989) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? [Newsstand] #2 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? [Newsstand] #2 (1989) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $15 · Grade 8.0 $23. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own What If? #2 (1977), grab the Standard version for $9, as the Newsstand version is the same price. The $4 Standard version is likely a different, less desirable print run. Pay the premium for the $9 versions if you value the standard or newsstand designation, which offers a slight difference in perceived collectibility. Save your money by opting for the lowest priced Standard copy.
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What If? [Newsstand] #2 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? [Newsstand] #2 (1989) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, 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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $23 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of this comic?
- An ungraded copy of What If? Newsstand #2 (1989) is listed at $9.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is $19 more than the ungraded version, selling for $28.
- Is there a specific price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of this issue is currently valued at $19.