Mad #5 (1953) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #5 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #5 (1953) value — Ungraded $381 · Grade 6.0 $761 · Grade 8.0 $1,708. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Mad #5 (1953), purchase the Standard version for $4. The higher priced Standard version at $419 represents a premium for superior condition or perhaps a different packaging/edition not specified, offering a more display-worthy piece. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should take the $4 option, while those seeking investment potential or pristine display quality should pay the $419.
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Item details
- Series
- Mad
- Publisher
- EC
- Issue
- #5
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- June 1, 1953
Mad #5 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #5 (1953) averages around $381. A CGC 6.0 runs about $761, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1708.
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 | $381 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $761 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,708 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $12.5 / $140 / $1,188 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 1, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $12.50–$1,188.00 (median $140.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Mad #5 (1953)?
- The ungraded version of Mad #5 (1953) is currently listed around $421.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Mad #5 (1953) is valued at $2340, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Mad #5 (1953) is priced at $750.