The Portable Mad ##28
Warner Books • The Portable Mad
Writer
Various MAD Magazine Contributors
Interior Artist
Various MAD Magazine Artists
Cover Artist
Norman Mingo
Publication Date
1980
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A collection of classic satire, humor articles, and comic strips from MAD Magazine, featuring iconic mascot Alfred E. Neuman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy shelf wear, corner blunting, spine rolling and stress marks, surface dirt and soiling on the white background, tanning/yellowing of pages.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $5 to $15. Not generally recommended for professional grading as the value does not justify the grading fees.
Recent Sales
Similar vintage paperback editions sell consistently in the $5 to $10 range on secondary marketplaces like eBay depending on overall condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of a CGC or CBCS submission would far exceed the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Features the classic Norman Mingo illustration of Alfred E. Neuman peering out from a red animal crate. Part of the popular Warner Books paperback series.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic vintage paperback printing from Warner Books with standard paper stock and printing characteristics of the era.