Mad #171 (1974) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #171 (1974) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #171 (1974) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $19 · Grade 8.0 $34. Prices updated July 2026.
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Value by grade
$6
Ungraded
3.2×
$19
Grade 6.0
5.7×
$34
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.7× raw.
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Mad #171 (1974) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #171 (1974) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $19, and a CGC 8.0 commands $34.
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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $19 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $34 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this Mad comic?
- The ungraded version of Mad #171 (1974) is available starting at $5.
- How much does a Grade 8.0 copy sell for?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Mad #171 is priced at $33.
- Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?
- Yes, the value increases notably; an ungraded copy is $5, while a Grade 6.0 is $19.