Mad #30 (1956) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #30 (1956) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #30 (1956) value — Ungraded $205 · Grade 6.0 $308 · Grade 8.0 $650. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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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 $205. A CGC 6.0 runs about $308, 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
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $205 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $308 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $650 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $11.99 / $75 / $249.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 21, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $11.99–$249.99 (median $75.00).
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.