MAD POWER ##29
Warner Books • MAD Paperback Series (Warner/Signet)
Writer
MAD Magazine Staff
Interior Artist
Various (MAD Magazine Usual Gang of Idiots)
Cover Artist
Sergio Aragonés
Publication Date
1984 (Estimated)
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing (Warner Books Edition)
Comic Description
A collection of satirical comic strips and humor pieces curated from various issues of MAD Magazine. Features Alfred E. Neuman on the cover and various short-form parodies.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible major diagonal crease at top right corner, spine roll evident from alignment, edge wear along the right side, and color rubbing/fading near the top edge. Corners are rounded.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded: High-grade copies (9.6+) may reach $40.00 - $60.00.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for average condition MAD paperbacks of this era typically range from $3 to $8 plus shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value for a mid-grade paperback, and the visible creasing significantly limits the potential grade.
Notable Features
Warner Books trade paperback format (Mass Market Paperback); Features classic Alfred E. Neuman wrecking ball cover art; Series #29 in the numerical sequence.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Warner Books mass-market paperback. Check for the W-logo in the top left corner and Warner Books branding.