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  • Item #24819260
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    Published Feb 1953 by EC.

    Mad (1952 Comic 1-23) 3 FR/GD 1.5

    1/2" transverse spine rip through entire book.

    Ended Oct 20 2013
    Winning Bid $38

    Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. "Dragged Net!", art by Bill Elder (as Sergeant Elder); Joe and Ed travel around the world NOT solving a crime; A parody of Dragnet TV show. "Sheik of Araby!", art by John Severin; Melvin has joined the Foreign Legion to escape his wife and kids, but she decimates the entire regiment at Fort Wadi El Aycare. E.C. comics ad. "Rookie Gladiator" text story. "The Dandelion Caper" text story. "V-Vampires!", art by Wally Wood; A vampire goes on a date with a werewolf. "Lone Stranger!", art by Jack Davis; The Lone Stranger bumbles his way through foiling a stage coach robbery; A parody of the Lone Ranger. First letters page. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10. Grade: FR/GD 1.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)