Mad #8 (1953) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #8 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #8 (1953) value — Ungraded $120 · Grade 6.0 $627 · Grade 8.0 $1,140. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Mad #8 (1953), purchase the Standard version for $5. The higher priced Standard version at $130 likely reflects superior condition or a specific, rarer print run, offering a collectible premium over the basic copy. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should take the $5 option, while those seeking investment value or top-tier condition should pay the premium.
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Mad #8 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #8 (1953) averages around $120. A CGC 6.0 runs about $627, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1140.
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 | $120 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $627 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,140 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $49 / $350 / $600 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 8, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $49.00–$600.00 (median $350.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Mad #8 (1953)?
- The ungraded version of Mad #8 (1953) is currently listed starting at $132.
- How much more valuable is a high-grade copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Mad #8 (1953) is valued at $1140, compared to $132 for ungraded.
- What is the price range for this comic?
- Prices range from $132 for ungraded to $1140 for a Grade 8.0 copy.