Mad #3 (1953) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #3 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #3 (1953) value — Ungraded $120 · Grade 6.0 $567 · Grade 8.0 $1,455. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 12.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
MAD #4 1953 EC Comics Harvey Kurtzman Wally Wood Superduperman! Golden Age
Mad #4 4-5/1953 – EC Publications – Magazine – CGC 6.0 – Alfred E. Neuman
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Mad #3 (1953), grab the Standard version for $5. The $250 Standard version offers a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or specific packaging, representing a much rarer find. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should select the $5 option, while serious collectors willing to pay the higher price should pursue the $250 Standard for its enhanced value.
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Item details
- Series
- Mad
- Publisher
- EC
- Issue
- #3
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1953
Mad #3 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #3 (1953) averages around $120. A CGC 6.0 runs about $567, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1455.
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 | $120 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $567 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,455 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $12.5 / $290 / $2,095 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 10, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $12.50–$2,095.00 (median $290.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Mad #3 (1953)?
- The ungraded version of Mad #3 (1953) is currently valued around $187.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Mad #3 (1953) commands a price of $1521, compared to the ungraded price.
- What is the price difference between a 6.0 and 8.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $574, while the Grade 8.0 version sells for $1521.