Mad #159 (1973) — Comic Book Value

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What Mad #159 (1973) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Mad #159 (1973) value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 6.0 $24 · Grade 8.0 $43. Prices updated July 2026.

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$7
Ungraded
3.4×
$24
Grade 6.0
6.1×
$43
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.1× raw.

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Mad #159 (1973) comic value

An ungraded copy of Mad #159 (1973) averages around $7. A CGC 6.0 runs about $24, and a CGC 8.0 commands $43.

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$7eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$24eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$43eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Mad #159 (1973)?
The ungraded version of Mad #159 (1973) is available for purchase.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $46, compared to the ungraded price.
What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
A Grade 6.0 copy of Mad #159 (1973) is listed for $25.

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