What If...? ##1
Marvel Comics • What If...? Series 14 (2018)
Writer
Gerry Duggan
Interior Artist
Geoff Shaw
Cover Artist
Ron Lim
Publication Date
December 2018
Cover Variant
Lim Variant (Design Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This one-shot explores an alternate reality where Galactus transforms The Hulk into his Herald rather than Silver Surfer or others. Hulk becomes the World-Breaker of the Cosmos, serving the hunger of Galactus.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge; slight blunting on the top and bottom left corners. Surface appears mostly flat but image shows some slight wave in the bag which may hide minor non-color breaking dimples.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $45 - $65
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this variant have sold for roughly $8 - $12 on secondary markets. Graded 9.8 copies typically sell for around $55.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection. The cost of grading (approx $30-$40 + shipping) exceeds the current raw market value, and the book is not a major key issue.
Notable Features
Variant edition featuring Ron Lim's character design art for the 'transformed' Hulk. Part of the 2018 'What If' month of thematic one-shots.
Authentication Notes
The high-gloss finish and modern paper stock (post-2015 Marvel standards) are consistent with authentic copies. UPC barcode '00117' indicates it is the 17th variant of issue 1.