What If...? ##16
Marvel Comics • What If...? Vol. 2
Writer
Jim Valentino
Interior Artist
Dale Eaglesham
Cover Artist
Tom Grindberg
Publication Date
August 1990
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Explores the alternate scenario of what would have happened if Wolverine had battled Conan the Barbarian. Features high-action confrontations between the ferocious mutant and the legendary Cimmerian warrior.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress with very small color-breaking ticks along the spine. Corners show extremely minor blunting. Cover gloss remains strong with vibrant colors and no major creases or tears visible through the bag and board.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5 - $15. Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $30 - $50.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar Very Fine to Near Mint condition have generally sold in the $8 to $12 range on secondary markets like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger submission batch, as the cost of grading may outweigh the current market value for a CGC 9.0 copy of this issue.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with Spider-Man box logo in the bottom left corner. Features a popular pop-culture crossover matchup between Wolverine and Conan the Barbarian.
Authentication Notes
Appears completely authentic based on standard Marvel printing conventions of 1990, including the correct Direct Edition spider-man box, paper stock texture, and proper color separations.