Mad #228 (1982) — Comic Book Value

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What Mad #228 (1982) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Mad #228 (1982) value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 6.0 $20 · Grade 8.0 $33. Prices updated September 2026.

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$7
Ungraded
2.9×
$20
Grade 6.0
4.7×
$33
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.7× raw.

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Mad #228 (1982) comic value

An ungraded copy of Mad #228 (1982) averages around $7. A CGC 6.0 runs about $20, and a CGC 8.0 commands $33.

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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$7eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$20eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$33eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current resale value for Mad #228?
The current resale value for the Ungraded Mad #228 is $7.
Is the condition of this comic important for its value?
Since it is Ungraded, the condition is a key factor in determining its final resale price.
What series does Mad #228 belong to?
Mad #228 is part of the Mad series.

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