Mad #2 (1952) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #2 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #2 (1952) value — Ungraded ¥2,019 · $299 · Grade 6.0 ¥4,592 · $680 · Grade 8.0 ¥8,306 · $1,230. Prices updated 2026年8月.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.1× raw.Chart values in USD
Live on eBay right now
updated Aug 8Asking prices of these 12 listings: median $154.00 · mean $413.91 · range $37.99–$2,395.00
Mad Magazine Comics #02 (EC Comics, December 1952)Makes offers100%★$102.00Buy ↗
Mad #2 GD 2.0 1952Top RatedMakes offers99.9%★$465.00+$7.00Buy ↗
Mad #1 PR 0.5 1952Top RatedMakes offers99.9%★$985.00+$7.00Buy ↗
EC - MAD (1952-2018) #13 - Grade 5.0 - Comic Book99.8%★$132.00Buy ↗
EC - MAD (1952-2018) #2 - Grade 3.0 - Comic Book99.8%★$193.00Buy ↗
EC - MAD (1952-2018) #12 - Grade 3.0 - Comic Book99.8%★$72.00Buy ↗
EC - MAD (1952-2018) #23 - Grade 6.0 - Comic Book99.8%★$136.00Buy ↗
EC - MAD (1952-2018) #173 - Grade 9.6 - Comic Book99.8%★$154.00Buy ↗
EC - MAD (1952-2018) #20 - Grade 6.5 - Comic Book99.8%★$165.00Buy ↗
Mad Magazine # 34 E.C. 1957100%★$37.99Lowest
Mad #1 10-11/1952 – EC Publications – Comic – CGC 4.5 VG+ Alfred E. Neuman100%★$2,395.00+$10.00Buy ↗JunkPal may earn a commission when you buy through eBay links.
Which version do you have?
If you just want the item, buy the Standard version for $275. The Standard at $403 offers a premium, likely due to a specific edition or packaging that adds perceived value and scarcity. Collectors prioritizing immediate ownership should opt for the cheaper Standard. Those willing to pay the extra $128 should purchase the higher-priced Standard for the enhanced collectible status.
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- PriceCharting — Mad #2 (1952) (Mad)¥2,016 · $298.58
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Mad #2 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #2 (1952) averages around $299. A CGC 6.0 runs about $680, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1230.
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 | ¥2,019 · $299 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | ¥4,592 · $680 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | ¥8,306 · $1,230 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | ¥40.45 / ¥1,114 / ¥35,451$5.99 / $165 / $5,250 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 8, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $5.99–$5,250.00 (median $165.00).
常见问题
- What is the starting price for Mad #2 (1952)?
- The ungraded version of Mad #2 (1952) is currently valued at $313.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this Mad issue worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Mad #2 (1952) can be purchased for $1220.
- Is there a mid-range price point for this comic?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Mad #2 (1952) is listed with a value of $680.