What If... Starring Iron Man ##113
Marvel Comics • What If... (Volume 2)
Writer
Chris Duffy
Interior Artist
Christopher Schiegel
Cover Artist
Christopher Schiegel and Lary Stucker
Publication Date
October 1998
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An alternate reality tale asking: 'What If Tony Stark Became the Sorcerer Supreme?' In this story, Tony Stark is involved in the accident that damaged Stephen Strange's hands. Seeking a cure for Strange, Stark instead finds the Ancient One and masters the mystic arts, combining magic with his technological genius to face Dormammu.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible rounding and blunting on the bottom-right corner. Minor spine stress ticks along the left edge. The bag suggests some surface scuffing, though the underlying cover appears to maintain decent gloss. Mild corner wear on the top-left.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $90
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4 to $12 depending on condition. Graded 9.8 copies occasionally sell for under $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value for this issue is relatively low, and the cost of grading, shipping, and fees would likely exceed the realized value unless the book was a guaranteed 9.8, which this copy's corner wear precludes.
Notable Features
Includes a unique 'Iron Mage' armor design. Significant for being a popular 'Elseworlds'-style concept within the Marvel Multiverse. Features Dormammu as the primary antagonist.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the standard late-90s gloss finish, the specific barcode placement for the Direct Edition, and the correct font/color matching for the 'What If' Volume 2 trade dress.