Swinging Mad ##46
Warner Books • Swinging Mad Pocket Book
Writer
Various MAD Magazine Contributors
Interior Artist
Various MAD Magazine Artists
Cover Artist
Norman Mingo
Publication Date
1970s
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A pocket-sized paperback collection featuring classic satire, articles, and comic strips from MAD Magazine, utilizing the iconic Alfred E. Neuman character.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear, corner blunting, yellowing/tanning of the paper consistent with age, minor surface soiling, and light edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15, Graded: Not typically professionally graded due to low market value for pocket editions.
Recent Sales
Similar vintage MAD paperback and pocket book editions generally sell between $5 and $15 in raw, mid-to-lower condition on platforms like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional third-party grading (CGC/CBCS) as the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the item.
Notable Features
Pocket book format published by Warner Books, featuring cover art by longtime MAD artist Norman Mingo.
Authentication Notes
Standard vintage paperback production quality with appropriate paper stock, newsprint aging, and Warner Books logo on the cover.