Issue Details

Issue	#460
Published	December 2005
Cover Price	3.99 USD
Pages	64
Editing	John Ficarra; Charlie Kadau (Senior Editor); Joe Raiola (Senior Editor); Jonathan Bresman (Senior Editor); Nick Meglin (Contributing Editor); Dick DeBartolo (Creative Consultant); Dave Croatto (Associate Editor); Amy Vozeolas (Associate Editor); Greg Leitman (Associate Editor)
Notes	A spoof of Alfred E. Neuman as Harry Potter.

Cover Details - "Harry Potter Again ? Our Scorching Spoof Of Goblet Of Fire"

Characters	Alfred E. Neuman
Genre	Satire
Pencils	Mark Fredrickson
Inks	Mark Fredrickson
Notes	A spoof of Alfred E. Neuman as Harry Potter.

1 page Mad Kids advertisement "Spy VS. Spy Jr. Action Collectables Kasey Kahne #38 2005 Dodge Charger"

Characters	Black Spy Jr.; White Spy Jr.
Synopsis	Advertisement for 1:24-scale Action Collectables Nascar Mad Kids Spy VS. Spy Jr. Kasey Kahne #38 Great Clips Spy VS. Spy Jr. 2005 Dodge Charger.Kahne drove this car on Oct.14, 2005 at Lowe's Speedway.
Genre	Children
Notes	Inside front cover.

1 page Contents Page credits "Departments"

Characters	Alfred E.Neuman; Bronze Battler (Border contents)
Synopsis	Contents page featuring what's in the magazine, listed by special Mad departments. Listing for the "Fat's Entertainment" Dept." A Mad Portfolio of Celebrity Liposuction scars" does not appear in the issue.
Genre	Satire

3 page Letters letters page "Random Samplings Of Reader Mail"

Characters	Alfred E.Neuman; Tom Cruise; Jason Isaacs; Ross Feinberg; Ron Cohn; Carrie Underwood; Harry Potter
Synopsis	Letters pages featuring letters from Readers; Mad Celebrity Snaps; Mad Fan Of The Month; Envelope Of The Month; Mad's Two-Question Interview; Reader Alert Prize Winners; Staff Listings and The Big Question.
Genre	Satire
Notes	From the "Letters And Tomatoes" Dept.

3 page Satirical Tidbits filler "The Fundalini Pages"

Characters	Melvin; Jenkins; Demi Moore; Ashton Kutcher; Matt Stone; Trey Parker; Harry Potter; Hermione; Dumbledore; Mel Gibson; Dobby; George Lucas; Myrtle; Mr. Hanky; Siamese Only Child; Dig-Faced Terrier; World's Tallest Midget; The Guy Who Could Stand To Lose A Few Pounds; The Alligator-Skinned Crocodile; Half Man Half Bearded Man; Blackeyed Peas; R. Kelly; P. Diddy; Lindsay Lohan; Woody Allen
Synopsis	Quickie Satirical Tidbits, gags and cartoons Focusing on People Places and things in politics & pop culture.
Genre	Satire
Script	Huw Evans; Desmond Devlin; Duck Edwing; Mark Cantrell; P.C. Vey; Mark Cantrell; Tom Nick Cocotos; Matthew A. Cohen; Ross Garmil; Rich Powell; Leonardo Rodriguez
Pencils	Huw Evans; Grey Blackwell; Ray Alma; Duck Edwing; Kevin Pope; Tim Shamey; P.C. Vey
Inks	Huw Evans; Grey Blackwell; Ray Alma; Duck Edwing; Kevin Pope; Tim Shamey; P.C. Vey
Notes	From the "Random Acts Of Mindless" Dept.This is Canadian native, Huw Evans' first published work for Mad Magazine on the segment, The World's Crappiest Freakshow !. Feature includes The World's Crappiest Freakshow !; Vey To Go; Melvin & Jenkins; If The Next Harry Potter Movie Was Directed By: George Lucas, Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Mel Gibson; Woody Allen; The Fast 5: 5 Things Overheard At The Wedding Of Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher; The Hardcore Gamer's Psalm; Stupid Ikea Product Name Or Cartoon Sound Effect ?; Fundalini Foto News: MTV Goes South For The Video Music Awards.

6 page Mad Movie Satire story "Harry Plodder Has Gotta Retire"

Characters	Harry Plodder; Lord Druckermort; Drano Malformed; Eccentric Buggery; Cha Ching; Bad Eye Moonpie; Herwhiny Grungy; Runt Queasy; Virile Skum; Adam Cooke; Rita Skeever; Rubiks Haggard; Madame Maximum; Booty Grouch Jr.; Albus Doubledork; Severely Snapped; Professor McConjugal
Synopsis	A Movie parody of Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire.
Genre	Satire
Script	Desmond Devlin
Pencils	Herman Mejia
Inks	Herman Mejia
Notes	From the "They're Off To Be The Wizards" Dept.Lord Druckermort's parody name is an homage to Mad artist, Mort Drucker.

2 page Topical Satire filler "Everyday Pet-Peeves Of Second Rate Superheroes"

Characters	Captain Whiz; Jon Lovitz; Ferret; Commander Volts [Brent Burleigh]; Bronze Battler; Platinum Lad
Synopsis	Gags featuring the little things that bother lesser known superheroes.
Genre	Gags
Script	John Caldwell
Pencils	John Caldwell
Inks	John Caldwell
Notes	From the "It's Absurd !...It's A Pain !...It's ..." Dept.

1 page 7 Periods Closer To Death filler "7 Periods Closer To Death"

Characters	Derin
Synopsis	Derin learns what Phyla means.
Genre	Gags
Script	Ted Rall
Pencils	Ted Rall
Inks	Ted Rall
Notes	From the "Keep Your Eye On The Rall" Dept.7 Periods Closer To Death regukar feature.

4 page Batman advertisement "Dead Man's Hand !"

Characters	Batman; Ra's Al Ghul; Ubu
Synopsis	An ad with comic panels for the Batman VS. System trading card game, with Batman taking on Ra's Al Ghul & Ubu.
Genre	Superhero
Notes	Special Advertising section featuring Batman VS. System trading card game from Upper Deck Entertainment.

3 page Monroe story "The Mystery Cream Part One"

Characters	Monroe; Grandpa; Walter; Dylan; Coach
Synopsis	After his Grandpa gives him Mexican Miracle Cream for his sore feet, Monroe gets super feet and wins a big football game with a long field goal.
Genre	Humor (comedy)
Script	Anthony Barbieri
Pencils	Bill Wray
Inks	Bill Wray
Notes	From the "Angster's Paradise" Dept.

2 page Mad Insert insert or dust jacket "The Mad 2006 Calendar"

Synopsis	A Special 2006 Calendar insert with disgusting Basil Wolverton images by Tom Bunk.
Genre	Satire
Pencils	Tom Bunk
Inks	Tom Bunk
Notes	From the "Days And Confused" Dept.

4 page Kameo advertisement "Kameo: Elements Of Power"

Characters	Kameo; Thorn (Villain); Elemental Warriors (Pummel Weed; Rubble; Chilla; Ash); Trolls
Synopsis	An ad for the XBOX 360 video game, Kameo:Elements Of Power.Features a two page centerfold with art by Michael O' Hare & Mike Garcia.
Genre	Fantasy; Adventure
Pencils	Michael O' Hare
Inks	Mike Garcia
Notes	Special Advertising section featuring ad for the XBOX 360 game, Kameo:Elements Of Power.

1 page Spy VS. Spy filler "Spy VS. Spy"

Characters	Black Spy; White Spy
Synopsis	White Spy falls for Black Spy's super helium balloon weight trap.
Genre	Gags
Script	Peter Kuper
Pencils	Peter Kuper
Inks	Peter Kuper
Notes	From the "Joke And Dagger" Dept.Winner: Black Spy.

1 page Fire Emblem advertisement "Fire Emblem: Path Of Radiance"

Characters	Ike; Nino
Synopsis	Videogame ad for the the Nintendo Gamecube.
Genre	Fantasy; Adventure

2 page Planet TAD !!!!! filler "Planet TAD !!!!! [October 31, 08:41 PM-November 17, 2005 07:18 PM]"

Characters	Tad
Synopsis	Monthly mock internet blog feature from 14 year old Tad.
Genre	Satire
Script	Tim Carvell
Pencils	Brian Durniak
Inks	Brian Durniak
Notes	This is the third Planet TAD !!!!! blog featured in Mad.From the "In Blog We Trust" Dept.

2 page Topical Satire filler "From The Case Files Of Wanda Goldstein Flenkman: Animal Psychologist"

Synopsis	Gags featuring animals telling their problems to a psychologist.
Genre	Satire
Script	Teresa Burns Parkhurst
Pencils	Teresa Burns Parkhurst
Inks	Teresa Burns Parkhurst
Notes	From "It's 'splaining Cats And Dogs" Dept.

1 page Spy VS. Spy filler "Spy VS. Spy"

Characters	Black Spy; White Spy
Synopsis	Black Spy falls for White Spy's water walkers trap.
Genre	Gags
Script	Peter Kuper
Pencils	Peter Kuper
Inks	Peter Kuper
Notes	From the "Joke And Dagger" Dept.Winner: White Spy.

4 page Sergio Aragones filler "A Mad Look At Cell Phones"

Synopsis	Sergio Aragones' texless gags featuring cell phone situations.
Genre	Gags
Script	Sergio Aragones
Pencils	Sergio Aragones
Inks	Sergio Aragones
Notes	From the "Serge-In General" Dept.

3 page Go Fetch ! text article "Go Fetch !"

Characters	Jimi Hendrix; Beavis & Butthead; Luke Skywalker; Princess Leia Organa; Darth Vader; Obi-Wan Kenobi; Han Solo; Chewbacca; R2-D2; C-3PO; Stuart; Jerry Seinfeld; Carrie Underwood; Brad Pitt; Angelina Jolie; Elaine Benes; George Costanza; Black Spy Jr.; White Spy Jr.; Ghostface; Alfred E. Neuman Jr.; Willy Wonka; Charlie
Synopsis	Monthly feature on what's hot in Games; DVD'S; Books & Music.
Genre	Satire
Notes	This is the fourth Go Fetch ! featured in Mad Magazine.

5 page Mad TV Satire story "Extreme Once-Over Home Repitition"

Characters	Trying Bragington; Marvin Lakely; Alfred E. Neuman (Cameo); Maul; Pressing
Synopsis	A Parody of the TV series, Extreme Make-Over Home Edition.
Genre	Satire
Script	Dick Debartolo
Pencils	Tom Richmond
Inks	Tom Richmond
Notes	From the "Building Blockheads" Dept.

4 page Topical Satire photo story "Cents-Less Coupons-Your Money Saving Circular"

Synopsis	Mock ads with coupons for Pocket Fondue; Couch Cushion Mix; Power Swab; Cookie -D- Oughdorant.
Genre	Humor (comedy)
Script	Scott Maiko
Pencils	Irving Schild (Photography)
Inks	Irving Schild (Photography)
Notes	From the "All Hail Scissor" Dept.

1 page Celebrity Satire filler "One Fine Morning In The Windy City"

Characters	Donald Trump
Synopsis	Donald Trump puts the finishing touches on Trump Tower Chicago.
Genre	Satire; Gags
Script	Scott Mendenhall
Pencils	Paul Coker
Inks	Paul Coker
Notes	From the "Trump Roast" Dept.

1 page Mad Fold-In (backcovers) *do not use* / *please fix* "What's The Dead End Job Where There Inexplicably Seems To Be No Shortage Of Applicants ?"

Synopsis	Another famous Mad Fold-In from Al Jaffee.
Genre	Satire
Script	Al Jaffee
Pencils	Al Jaffee
Inks	Al Jaffee
Notes	Inside backcover.

Sergio Aragones filler "Drawn Out Dramas"

Synopsis	Sergio Aragones' mini textless gags that appear in various margins and panels on most of the pages in the magazine.
Genre	Gags
Script	Sergio Aragones
Pencils	Sergio Aragones
Inks	Sergio Aragones
Notes	No page count as gags appear in Various Places Around The Magazine.

1 page King Kong advertisement "Kong: The 8TH Wonder Of The World"

Characters	King Kong
Synopsis	Gameboy Advance video game ad for Kong: The 8TH Wonder Of The World.
Genre	Adventure
Notes	Back cover ad. Based on the 2005 Peter Jackson remake.