What If... Starring Captain America ##103
Marvel Comics • What If... (Vol. 2)
Writer
Bill Rosemann
Interior Artist
Rafael Fraga
Cover Artist
Rafael Fraga
Publication Date
December 1997
Cover Variant
Regular (Newsstand Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'What If' series exploring alternate realities. This issue asks: 'What if Captain America had been formed by a different super-soldier serum?' It centers on Steve Rogers becoming a specialized operative known as the Unknown Soldier in a timeline where the original serum was lost or altered.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
The spine shows minor stress lines (ticks), particularly near the top staple. The bottom right corner has very minor blunting. Cover gloss is excellent and colors remain vibrant. No significant color-breaking creases are visible on the front.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition typically sell for $3-$8 plus shipping on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have a low sales volume but peak around $50-$60.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) plus shipping exceeds the market value of the book. It is best kept in a bag and board (modern size).
Notable Features
Features a Newsstand UPC barcode. Notable for the 'Unknown Soldier' take on Captain America. Includes appearances by alternate versions of Iron Man and other Marvel heroes.
Authentication Notes
Authentic late 90s Marvel production. Features standard glossy paper stock for the era, consistent staple placement, and period-accurate $1.99 US / $2.70 CAN pricing.