Mad #3 (1953) — Comic Book Value
MadWhat Mad #3 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Mad #3 (1953) value — Ungraded ¥1,695 · $251 · Grade 6.0 ¥3,829 · $567 · Grade 8.0 ¥9,622 · $1,425. 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 5.7× raw.Chart values in USD
Live on eBay right now
updated Aug 10Asking prices of these 12 listings: median $390.00 · mean $478.47 · range $102.00–$2,095.00
MAD #8 1953 EC Comics Harvey Kurtzman Golden Age Original Early MAD BeautifulMakes offers100%★$290.00Buy ↗
Mad Comic #7 Oct-Nov 1953 PreownedFree shipMakes offers98.2%★$200.00free shipBuy ↗
Mad #5 GD 2.0 1953Top RatedMakes offers99.9%★$465.00+$6.90Buy ↗
Mad #5 CGC 4.0 1953 3703818001Top Rated99.9%★$635.00+$7.00Buy ↗
MAD #4 1953 EC Comics Harvey Kurtzman Wally Wood Superduperman! Golden AgeMakes offers100%★$390.00Buy ↗
MAD MAGAZINE #3 - 1953 - Good Condition Classic EC Comic!Free ship98.9%★$179.65free shipBuy ↗
Mad #4 4-5/1953 – EC Publications – Magazine – CGC 6.0 – Alfred E. Neuman100%★$569.00+$10.00Buy ↗
Mad Magazine Comics #02 (EC Comics, December 1952)Makes offers100%★$102.00Lowest
Mad 6 EC 1953100%★$180.00Buy ↗
Mad #6 VF 3 EC Golden Age 1953 Harvey Kurtzman Cover and Story! 1953Makes offers100%★$236.00Buy ↗
Mad #5 6-7/1953 – EC Publications – Magazine – CGC 7.5 VF- Alfred E. Neuman100%★$2,095.00+$10.00Buy ↗JunkPal may earn a commission when you buy through eBay links.
Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Mad #3 (1953), grab the Standard version for $5. The $250 Standard version offers a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or specific packaging, representing a much rarer find. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should select the $5 option, while serious collectors willing to pay the higher price should pursue the $250 Standard for its enhanced value.
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价格数据核实来源 · 1
- PriceCharting — Mad #3 (1953) (Mad)¥1,697 · $251.25
Item details
- Series
- Mad
- Publisher
- EC
- Issue
- #3
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1953
Mad #3 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Mad #3 (1953) averages around $251. A CGC 6.0 runs about $567, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1425.
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 | ¥1,695 · $251 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | ¥3,829 · $567 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | ¥9,622 · $1,425 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | ¥84.41 / ¥1,958 / ¥14,147$12.5 / $290 / $2,095 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 10, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $12.50–$2,095.00 (median $290.00).
常见问题
- What is the starting price for Mad #3 (1953)?
- The ungraded version of Mad #3 (1953) is currently valued around $187.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Mad #3 (1953) commands a price of $1521, compared to the ungraded price.
- What is the price difference between a 6.0 and 8.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $574, while the Grade 8.0 version sells for $1521.