What If? [Newsstand] #42 (1983) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? [Newsstand] #42 (1983) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? [Newsstand] #42 (1983) value — Ungraded $4. Prices updated August 2026.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own What If? #42 (1983), grab a Newsstand copy for $3. The Standard and Newsstand versions here offer no significant premium beyond slight differences in distribution. Buyers seeking the absolute cheapest entry point should choose the Newsstand at $3. Those willing to spend $6 for a Standard copy are paying for a negligible upgrade in condition or perceived desirability.
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What If? [Newsstand] #42 (1983) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? [Newsstand] #42 (1983) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $4 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the ungraded condition of this comic a major factor in its resale value?
- Yes, being ungraded means the final market value is dependent on the comic's actual condition when graded or sold raw.
- What series does this specific issue belong to?
- This issue belongs to the What If? series.
- Can I expect a high resale value for this 1983 newsstand issue?
- As an ungraded newsstand issue, its value is moderate and will fluctuate based on its physical state.