Mad #149 (1972) — Comic Book Value

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What Mad #149 (1972) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Mad #149 (1972) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $26 · Grade 8.0 $48. Prices updated July 2026.

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$5
Ungraded
5.2×
$26
Grade 6.0
9.6×
$48
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.6× raw.

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Mad #149 (1972) comic value

An ungraded copy of Mad #149 (1972) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $26, and a CGC 8.0 commands $48.

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.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$5eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$26eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$48eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Mad #149?
An ungraded copy of Mad #149 is currently priced starting at $6.
How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
A Grade 8.0 copy is priced at $43, significantly higher than the $6 starting price for ungraded.
Which grade offers the best immediate return based on current listings?
A Grade 8.0 offers a higher established value at $43 compared to the ungraded starting price.

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