Mad #72 (1962) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #72 (1962) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #72 (1962) value — Ungraded $10 · Grade 6.0 $45 · Grade 8.0 $98. Prices updated July 2026.
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Value by grade
$10
Ungraded
4.5×
$45
Grade 6.0
9.8×
$98
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.8× raw.
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Mad #72 (1962) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #72 (1962) averages around $10. A CGC 6.0 runs about $45, and a CGC 8.0 commands $98.
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 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $45 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $98 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Mad #72 (1962)?
- The ungraded version of Mad #72 (1962) starts at $8.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this Mad issue worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Mad #72 is valued at $84.
- Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant for this comic?
- Yes, the value increases significantly, moving from $8 ungraded to $39 for a Grade 6.0.