Mad #6 (1953) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #6 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #6 (1953) value — Ungraded 97,69 € · $113 · Grade 6.0 259,36 € · $300 · Grade 8.0 1.474 € · $1,705. Prices updated September 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 15.1× raw.Chart values in USD
Monatlicher CIB-Wert, basierend auf Verkäufen. Chart values in USD.
See the actual sold listings on eBay ↗Live on eBay right now
updated Sep 26Asking prices of these 12 listings: median $325.00 · mean $326.07 · range $49.00–$560.00
Mad Comic #3 Horror Comic (Jan. - Feb.) 1953 FN/VF99.9%★$395.00+$8.95Buy ↗
Mad #3 GD/VG 3.0 1953Top Rated100%★$325.00+$7.00Buy ↗
Mad Comic #7 Oct-Nov 1953 PreownedFree shipMakes offers98.2%★$200.00free shipBuy ↗
Mad #5 GD 2.0 1953Top RatedMakes offers100%★$465.00+$7.00Buy ↗
1953 Vintage Tales Calculated to Drive You Mad # 6 Comic BookMakes offers100%★$299.99+$9.99Buy ↗
MAD #3 - 1953 - Good Plus (2.5) - Third Mad Ever! Classic EC Comic!Top RatedMakes offers100%★$139.99+$7.25Buy ↗
MAD #6 1953 EC Comics Kurtzman Wally Wood Early Issue POOR Reader CopyMakes offers100%★$49.00+$10.00Lowest
MAD Magazine #8 January EC Comics Harvey Kurtzman Illustrated Humor 1953 Fine/VFMakes offers100%★$499.95+$8.95Buy ↗
MAD #4 1953 EC Comics Harvey Kurtzman Wally Wood Superduperman Golden Age FineMakes offers100%★$499.95+$8.95Buy ↗
MAD (Magazine) #3 (1953), 1.8 G- Wally Wood Art!Makes offers100%★$178.98+$8.99Buy ↗JunkPal may earn a commission when you buy through eBay links.
Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Mad #6 (1953), grab the Standard version for $5. The $140 Standard version represents a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or packaging, offering a much more desirable collectible. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should choose the $5 option, while serious collectors willing to pay the higher price should opt for the premium Standard version.
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- PriceCharting — Mad #6 (1953) (Mad)97,48 € · $112.75
Item details
- Series
- Mad
- Publisher
- EC
- Issue
- #6
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1953
Mad #6 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #6 (1953) averages around $113. A CGC 6.0 runs about $300, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1705.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | 97,69 € · $113 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 259,36 € · $300 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 1.474 € · $1,705 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 31,99 € / 259,36 € / 492,78 €$37 / $300 / $570 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 26, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $37.00–$570.00 (median $300.00).
Häufige Fragen
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $161, whereas a Grade 8.0 copy sells for $2445.
- Is a Grade 6.0 worth purchasing for this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Mad #6 (1953) is listed with a value of $300.
- How does the condition affect the resale price of this Mad comic?
- Condition drastically impacts value; the difference between ungraded ($161) and Grade 8.0 ($2445) is substantial.