What If? [Newsstand] #23 (1980) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? [Newsstand] #23 (1980) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? [Newsstand] #23 (1980) value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 6.0 $25 · Grade 8.0 $41. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.9× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own What If? #23 (1980), purchase the Newsstand: $7 version. The higher-priced Newsstand: $10 and Standard: $8 versions offer minor differences in packaging or distribution, but the Standard: $6 is the cheapest entry point. Buyers prioritizing the absolute lowest cost should choose the $7 or $6 option, while those wanting a slightly more robust or specific release should pay the small premium.
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What If? [Newsstand] #23 (1980) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? [Newsstand] #23 (1980) averages around $7. A CGC 6.0 runs about $25, and a CGC 8.0 commands $41.
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 | $7 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $25 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $41 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this comic?
- The ungraded version of What If? #23 (1980) is currently valued around $10.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A comic graded at 8.0 is valued at $46, showing a significant increase over the ungraded price.
- What grades are available for this issue?
- This issue is listed with options for Ungraded, Grade 6.0 ($28), and Grade 8.0 ($46).