What If...? ##13
Marvel Comics • What If... Vol. 2
Writer
Kurt Busiek
Interior Artist
Vince Mielcarek
Cover Artist
Gary Kwapisz
Publication Date
May 1990
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An alternate reality story exploring: 'What if Professor X of the X-Men had become the Juggernaut?' In this reality, Charles Xavier touches the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak instead of Cain Marko, leading to a vastly different history for the X-Men.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy wrinkling/creasing on the right side of the cover (likely affecting the back as well); minor spine ticks/stress lines; corner blunting on the bottom right; possible moisture waving or storage wear from the plastic sleeve.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80. In this condition (5.0): $3 - $5.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Mid-Grade raw copies average around $5. High-grade (9.8 CGC) copies sell for significantly more, but this copy shows too much surface wear for high-grade valuation.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (shipping and fees) exceed the market value of the book in this mid-grade condition. Best kept as a reader or part of a run in a fresh bag and board.
Notable Features
Features an iconic 'What If' concept; Newsstand edition with UPC barcode; significant because it reimagines the origin of both Professor X and the Juggernaut.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990 Newsstand print quality. The newsstand barcode is clearly visible in the lower-left corner. Gloss levels look consistent with age, though obscured by the outer plastic bag.