Mad #249 (1984) — Comic Book Value

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What Mad #249 (1984) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Mad #249 (1984) value — Ungraded $10 · Grade 6.0 $25 · Grade 8.0 $39. Prices updated July 2026.

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$10
Ungraded
2.5×
$25
Grade 6.0
3.9×
$39
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.9× raw.

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Mad #249 (1984) comic value

An ungraded copy of Mad #249 (1984) averages around $10. A CGC 6.0 runs about $25, and a CGC 8.0 commands $39.

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$10eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$25eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$39eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Mad #249?
The ungraded version of Mad #249 (1984) is available for $13.
How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
A copy of Mad #249 graded at 8.0 sells for $45.
Is there a mid-range option for this comic?
Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Mad #249 is listed at $29.

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