THE NOSTALGIC MAD #NO. 3
EC Comics • The Nostalgic MAD
Writer
Harvey Kurtzman
Interior Artist
Harvey Kurtzman, Will Elder, Wally Wood, Jack Davis
Cover Artist
Harvey Kurtzman
Publication Date
1973
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a reprint of classic material from the original MAD comic book series (specifically reprinting issue #3). It features satirical stories such as 'Dragnet!', 'Teddy and the Pirates!', and 'Melvin of the Apes!'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Significant spine wear with visible paper loss and tearing near staples, heavy corner blunting, color-breaking creases throughout the front cover, minor staining on the right edge, and overall surface soiling. Spine stress is extensive.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (3.0): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Copies in mid-grade condition typically sell for $10-$20 on eBay. Lower-grade copies often appearing in bulk lots or as low-value reader copies.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair market value of this 1970s reprint series does not justify the cost of grading fees, as the book is not a high-value Silver or Gold Age original.
Notable Features
Reprint of MAD #3 (1953). Features the 'Humor in a Weathered Vein' tagline and classic EC logos. This was part of a series of special reprint editions released in the early 1970s.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1973 EC reprint. The paper stock and printing quality are consistent with 1970s archival/reprint materials. No immediate concerns of modern counterfeiting given the low market value.