What If? [Newsstand] #29 (1981) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? [Newsstand] #29 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? [Newsstand] #29 (1981) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $23. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you simply want the card, the Newsstand: $3 is the cheapest option. The higher priced versions, like Standard: $6, offer no inherent advantage in this set; they are simply different printings. Buyers prioritizing the lowest cost should choose Newsstand: $3. Those willing to spend more for the Standard versions are paying a small premium for perceived condition or minor variation, but the value difference is negligible.
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What If? [Newsstand] #29 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? [Newsstand] #29 (1981) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, 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 | $4 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $23 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded copy of What If? #29?
- The ungraded version of What If? #29 is available for resale.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of What If? #29 worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of What If? #29 sells for $26.
- Is there a price difference between the different grades?
- Yes, the price increases with the grade, from $16 for a 6.0 to $26 for an 8.0.