Mad #6 (1953) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #6 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #6 (1953) value — Ungraded $131 · Grade 6.0 $300 · Grade 8.0 $2,137. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 16.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Mad #6 (1953), grab the Standard version for $5. The $140 Standard version represents a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or packaging, offering a much more desirable collectible. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should choose the $5 option, while serious collectors willing to pay the higher price should opt for the premium Standard version.
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Item details
- Series
- Mad
- Publisher
- EC
- Issue
- #6
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1953
Mad #6 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #6 (1953) averages around $131. A CGC 6.0 runs about $300, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2137.
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 | $131 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $300 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,137 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $161, whereas a Grade 8.0 copy sells for $2445.
- Is a Grade 6.0 worth purchasing for this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Mad #6 (1953) is listed with a value of $300.
- How does the condition affect the resale price of this Mad comic?
- Condition drastically impacts value; the difference between ungraded ($161) and Grade 8.0 ($2445) is substantial.