Mad #51 (1959) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #51 (1959) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #51 (1959) value — Ungraded $15 · Grade 6.0 $46 · Grade 8.0 $169. Prices updated July 2026.
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Value by grade
$15
Ungraded
3.1×
$46
Grade 6.0
11.3×
$169
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 11.3× raw.
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Mad #51 (1959) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #51 (1959) averages around $15. A CGC 6.0 runs about $46, and a CGC 8.0 commands $169.
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 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $46 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $169 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for Mad #51 (1959)?
- The ungraded version of Mad #51 (1959) currently has a resale value of $20.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $223, significantly more than the $20 price point for an ungraded copy.
- What is the price difference between a Grade 6.0 and an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $46, which is $26 more than the ungraded price of $20.