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    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine #1 CGC 2.0
    Published Oct 1952 by EC.

    Mad (1952 Comic 1-23) 1 CGC 2.0

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Tape on interior cover.

    Label #0250812003

    Ended May 20 2016
    Winning Bid $281

    Debut issue of the iconic publication Mad, which would change to magazine format with issue 24. Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. "Hoohah!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; Two youngsters run out of gas and enter a house they think is haunted. "Blobs!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; Alfred outlines a terrible thought he has about the end of humanity. "Enter Cosmo McMoon!" text story by Harvey Kurtzman. "Crow Vadis?" text story by Harvey Kurtzman. "Ganefs!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; A perfect crime is hatched but Bumble fumbles. "Varmint!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by John Severin; Textron is hunting the killer of Melvin and kills every suspect. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10. Grade: CGC 2.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)