# Mad #4 (1953) — resale value

**Mad #4 (1953)** is worth about **$239** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$1,050**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $239 |
| Grade 6.0 | $508 |
| Grade 8.0 | $1050 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-01. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Rising · +18%.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DMad%25201953%2520comic%2520book%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DMad%25201953%2520comic%2520book%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 $239. A CGC 6.0 runs about $508, 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.

## FAQ

**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.

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