Mad #170 (1974) — Comic Book Value

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What Mad #170 (1974) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Mad #170 (1974) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $15 · Grade 8.0 $27. Prices updated July 2026.

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$5
Ungraded
3.0×
$15
Grade 6.0
5.4×
$27
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.4× raw.

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Mad #170 (1974) comic value

An ungraded copy of Mad #170 (1974) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $27.

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$15eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$27eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the price for an ungraded copy of Mad #170 (1974)?
The ungraded version of Mad #170 (1974) is available for purchase.
How much does a Grade 8.0 copy of Mad #170 cost?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Mad #170 (1974) is listed at $27.
What is the starting price for a graded copy?
The lowest priced graded copy, a Grade 6.0, is available for $15.

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