What If ##10
Marvel Comics • What If (Vol. 1)
Writer
Don Glut
Interior Artist
Rick Hoberg
Cover Artist
Joe Sinnott; John Buscema
Publication Date
August 1978
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A key 'What If?' scenario exploring an alternate reality where Jane Foster finds the hammer of Thor instead of Donald Blake. She becomes a hero named Thordis. Notable for the first appearance of a female Thor (Jane Foster) in Marvel history, predating her appearance in the main 616 continuity by decades.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with some color-breaking ticks; light corner blunting top-left and bottom-right; minor surface wear and edge softening; bagging prevents full assessment of the back cover, but front presents well with good color density.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $65 - $90; Graded (CGC 9.6+): $250 - $400
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar VF condition have ranged from $70-$100. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for upwards of $700+ due to the Jane Foster Thor cinematic connection.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if a professional press and clean can remove the light indentations. If likely to hit 9.4 or higher, the value increase is significant. If estimated at 7.5 or lower, the grading costs may exceed the value added.
Notable Features
First appearance of Jane Foster as Thor (Thordis). Iconic 'What If' cover. Features the Kronans (Stone Men from Saturn). Collectible as a major Bronze Age key for Jane Foster fans.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s Marvel newsstand stock. Color registration is accurate for the era; the 60 cent price stamp (Canadian/UK or over-stamped variant check might be needed, though usually identifies 35c for this date) suggests a higher regional price or later newsstand distribution.