What If? [Newsstand] #28 (1981) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? [Newsstand] #28 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? [Newsstand] #28 (1981) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $17 · Grade 8.0 $28. 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?
For the absolute cheapest ownership, grab the Newsstand: $5 version. The slightly pricier Newsstand: $8 and Standard: $6 versions offer minor variations, likely in packaging or distribution, but the Standard: $5 offers the same base item for less. If you just want the card, save your money on the $5 options; pay more only if the specific Newsstand or Standard designation matters to your collection goals.
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What If? [Newsstand] #28 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? [Newsstand] #28 (1981) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $17, and a CGC 8.0 commands $28.
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 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $28 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated resale value for an ungraded copy of What If? #28?
- An ungraded copy of What If? #28 (1981) currently has an estimated resale value of $8.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $35, which is significantly higher than the $8 price point for ungraded copies.
- What is the price difference between a Grade 6.0 and a Grade 8.0?
- A Grade 6.0 sells for $22, while the Grade 8.0 is listed at $35.