Mad #265 (1986) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #265 (1986) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #265 (1986) value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 6.0 $17 · Grade 8.0 $26. Prices updated July 2026.
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Value by grade
$7
Ungraded
2.4×
$17
Grade 6.0
3.7×
$26
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.7× raw.
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Mad #265 (1986) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #265 (1986) averages around $7. A CGC 6.0 runs about $17, and a CGC 8.0 commands $26.
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 | $7 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $26 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Mad #265 (1986)?
- The starting price for this comic is $19 for a Grade 6.0 copy.
- How much more is the Grade 8.0 compared to the ungraded version?
- The Grade 8.0 is listed at $29, while the ungraded condition has a different valuation.
- Is the Grade 6.0 a good deal for this series?
- At $19, the Grade 6.0 offers a solid entry point into the Mad series collection.