What If? [Newsstand] #30 (1981) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? [Newsstand] #30 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? [Newsstand] #30 (1981) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $17 · Grade 8.0 $27. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own What If? #30 (1981) for the least, grab the Newsstand version at $2. The other versions offer no tangible difference in the comic itself; they are just different printings. Buyers prioritizing the lowest cost should stick to the $2 Newsstand copy. Those willing to pay more for the Standard or Newsstand versions at higher prices are paying for convenience or a slightly different print run, not inherent value.
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What If? [Newsstand] #30 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? [Newsstand] #30 (1981) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $17, and a CGC 8.0 commands $27.
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 | $27 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value for an ungraded copy of What If? #30?
- The ungraded version of What If? #30 is currently valued around $4.
- How much more does a Grade 8.0 sell for compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 sells for $22, which is significantly higher than the $4 price point for an ungraded copy.
- Is the Grade 6.0 a good starting point for investment?
- A Grade 6.0 copy is available for $13, offering an accessible entry point into this series.