Mad #198 (1978) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #198 (1978) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #198 (1978) value — Ungraded 3,52 € · $4 · Grade 6.0 13,2 € · $15 · Grade 8.0 22,87 € · $26. Prices updated julio de 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 6.5× raw.Chart values in USD
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- PriceCharting — Mad #198 (1978) (Mad)3,51 € · $3.99
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Mad #198 (1978) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #198 (1978) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $26.
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 | 3,52 € · $4 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 13,2 € · $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 22,87 € · $26 | eBay sold comps |
Preguntas frecuentes
- What is the starting price for this Mad comic?
- The ungraded version of Mad #198 (1978) is currently listed starting at $4.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A copy of Mad #198 graded at 8.0 is valued at $25.
- Is the condition of the comic important for its resale value?
- Yes, the condition significantly impacts price, with grades ranging from ungraded to 8.0.