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    Published Feb 1957 by EC.

    Mad (1952 EC) 31 VG 4.0

    Ended Aug 6 2021
    Winning Bid $45

    Painted cover art by Norman Mingo. "The New Marilyn Marone," art by Wally Wood; A comparison of Marilyn's career before and after acting lessons. "Field & Scream," art by Jack Davis; Excerpts from hunters' magazine, including some phony ads. "Why I Write Poetry," script by Ernie Kovacs (as Percy Dovetonsils), art by Jack Davis; A short article on why he writes poetry followed by the poem "Ode To Stanley's Pussycat." "What They're Saying Around The Solar System," art by Basil Wolverton; Opinions of earth culture by beings from other bodies in our solar system. "What's All This Jazz About Jazz," script by Al "Jazzbo" Collins, art by Wally Wood; In an interview, Al tells something about the origins and meaning of jazz and introduces his jazz pets. "Future TV Ads," script and art by Don Martin; Phony ad storyboard for Billie's Rope Mart. "MAD's Ink Blot Test," art by Kelly Freas and Bill Elder. "Don Giovanni," script by Nick Meglin, art by Wally Wood; The story of the comic opera Don Giovanni is told with special emphasis on what makes it funny. "Future TV Ads," script and art by Don Martin; Phony ad storyboard for Ringwort's Rat Poison Pills. "Orson Bean Opens His Family Album," script by Orson Bean, art by Jack Davis; Vignettes of Orson's family from Revolutionary times to present. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25. Grade: VG 4.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)