Mad #9 (1954) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #9 (1954) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #9 (1954) value — Ungraded $118 · Grade 6.0 $210 · Grade 8.0 $437. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
MAD #11 CGC 4.0 Universal Grade E.C. Comics 1954 Harvey Kurtzman Basil Wolverton
Mad Magazine #9 E.C. Tales Calculated to Drive You Comic Book (1954) Golden Age!
MAD #10 April 1954 EC Comics 10¢ Harvey Kurtzman Golden Nice Copy Fine eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
Which version do you have?
To simply own Mad #9 (1954), purchase the Standard version for $30. The $119 Standard version represents a premium, likely due to superior condition or specific packaging, offering a better display piece. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should stick to the $30 Standard, while those seeking a higher-grade collectible should invest in the $119 Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Mad
- Publisher
- EC
- Issue
- #9
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- February 1, 1954
Mad #9 (1954) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #9 (1954) averages around $118. A CGC 6.0 runs about $210, and a CGC 8.0 commands $437.
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 | $118 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $210 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $437 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $22.09 / $200 / $500 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 9, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $22.09–$500.00 (median $200.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Mad #9 (1954)?
- The ungraded version of Mad #9 (1954) is currently valued starting at $112.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $437, which is substantially higher than the $112 starting price for ungraded copies.
- Is there a specific price listed for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Mad #9 (1954) is listed with a value of $210.