Mad #48 (1959) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #48 (1959) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #48 (1959) value — Ungraded $25 · Grade 6.0 $124 · Grade 8.0 $286. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 11.4× raw.
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MAD MAGAZINE #48 - Fine/Very Fine (7.0)! Uncle Sam Wants You! 1959
MAD #48 July 1959 5.0 VG/F (E.C. Comics ~ 07/59) I Want You Enlistment Cover!
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Mad #48 (1959), purchase the Standard version listed at $7. The $16 Standard version offers no tangible difference in the comic itself, meaning the higher price reflects minor variations, perhaps in condition or packaging, rather than a true collectible upgrade. Buyers focused strictly on ownership should take the $7 option, while those seeking a marginally better presentation should consider the $16 version.
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Mad #48 (1959) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #48 (1959) averages around $25. A CGC 6.0 runs about $124, and a CGC 8.0 commands $286.
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 | $25 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $124 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $286 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $11.71 / $26.9 / $69.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 24, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $11.71–$69.99 (median $26.90).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value of Mad #48 in ungraded condition?
- The ungraded version of Mad #48 (1959) is currently valued at $15.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Mad #48 sells for $169, while a Grade 6.0 is priced at $74.
- Is there a significant difference in price between the grades?
- Yes, the price increases substantially from the $15 ungraded state to $169 for a Grade 8.0.