Mad #4 (1953) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #4 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #4 (1953) value — Ungraded $203 · Grade 6.0 $390 · Grade 8.0 $1,050. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership of Mad #4 (1953), buy the Standard version for $7. The Standard version at $266 offers a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or a specific collectible edition not detailed here. Buyers prioritizing immediate ownership should choose the $7 Standard. Those seeking the highest value or rarity should invest in the $266 Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Mad
- Publisher
- EC
- Issue
- #4
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- April 1, 1953
Mad #4 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #4 (1953) averages around $203. A CGC 6.0 runs about $390, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1050.
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 | $203 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $390 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,050 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $200 / $1,250 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 13, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$1,250.00 (median $200.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Mad #4 (1953)?
- An ungraded copy of Mad #4 (1953) is listed starting at $222.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $1050, significantly more than the $222 starting price for ungraded.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Mad #4 (1953) is valued at $508.