What If? [Newsstand] #5 (1989) — Comic Book Value
What IfWhat What If? [Newsstand] #5 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
What If? [Newsstand] #5 (1989) value — Ungraded $3. Prices updated August 2026.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, grab the Standard: $3 version. The Standard: $11 and Newsstand: $3 versions offer minimal differences in this case, primarily slight variations in condition or distribution rather than significant edition upgrades. Collectors prioritizing owning the item cheaply should choose the $3 options. Those seeking a slightly better presentation or want to support a higher-tier listing should consider the Standard: $11, but saving money is easily achievable.
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What If? [Newsstand] #5 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of What If? [Newsstand] #5 (1989) averages around $3. 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 | $3 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of What If? #5 (1989) is listed with a starting value of $3.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of the issue fetches a resale value of $16, compared to the ungraded price.
- What is the series and year of this comic?
- This item belongs to the What If? series and was published in 1989.