What If? [Newsstand] #49 (1993) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? [Newsstand] #49 (1993) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? [Newsstand] #49 (1993) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $13 · Grade 8.0 $16. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own What If? #49, purchase the Newsstand version for $6. The Standard version at $10 offers no significant upgrade in terms of edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Buyers prioritizing the absolute lowest cost should choose Newsstand. Those willing to spend the extra $4 for the Standard version are paying for the slight perceived difference, not a substantial collectible advantage.
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What If? [Newsstand] #49 (1993) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? [Newsstand] #49 (1993) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $13, and a CGC 8.0 commands $16.
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 | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of What If? #49 (1993) is currently listed for $6.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $16, which is $10 more than the ungraded $6 price.
- What is the price for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of What If? #49 (1993) is available for $13.