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MAD comic books issue 497

  • Issue #497
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 497
    Published Jan 2009 by EC.

    Cover art by Mark Fredrickson. "The MAD 20"; A salute to the 20 dumbest people and things of 2008, with a special award for the Hall of Fame for multiple wins. Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe ad. The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon And Graphic Art ad. "Signs You'll Grow Up To Be A Degenerate Gambler," script and art by John Caldwell; Things you can notice about children that may foretell their desire to gamble. "Sergio Aragonès Presents A Mad Look at Hard Times," script and art by Sergio Aragonès; Problems you may experience when economic times are tough, and a few solutions to those problems. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Peter Kuper; The Black Spy loses his secret plans due to a plot by the White Spy involving a pie. "It's A Good Brand Name...And A Bad Brand Name...," script by Jeff Kruse, art by Paul Coker; Shows how brand names are not transferable to other products. Dungeons & Dragons ad. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 56 pgs., B&W. Cover price $4.99.