Mad #30 (1956) — Comic Book Value

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What Mad #30 (1956) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Mad #30 (1956) value — Ungraded $170 · Grade 6.0 $240 · Grade 8.0 $650. Prices updated August 2026.

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$170
Ungraded
+41%
$240
Grade 6.0
3.8×
$650
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.8× raw.

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Item details

Series
Mad
Publisher
EC
Issue
#30
Key issue
No
Release date
November 1, 1956

Mad #30 (1956) comic value

An ungraded copy of Mad #30 (1956) averages around $170. A CGC 6.0 runs about $240, and a CGC 8.0 commands $650.

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$170eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$240eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$650eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Mad #30 (1956)?
The ungraded version of Mad #30 (1956) is currently valued at $131.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Mad #30 (1956) is valued at $650, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
Is there a mid-range pricing option for this comic?
Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Mad #30 (1956) is available for $240.

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