Mad (2018 E.C. Publications) 25 CGC 7.5

Mad (2018 E.C. Publications) 25 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4697405008

Cover by Terry Wolfinger. Stories and art by Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, R. Sikoryak, Joe Orlando, Dave Berg, Don (Duck) Edwing, Arnie Kogen, Frank Jacobs, Hermann Mejia, Kerry Callen, Antonio Prohias, Paul Peter Porges, Johnny Sampson, Bob Jones, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Paul Coker, Jr., Teresa Burns Parkhurst, George Woodbridge, Jeff Kruse, and Sergio Aragones, with a special section illustrated by Terry Dodson, Sam Kieth, John Cassaday, Mike Mignola, Chris Bachalo, Kevin Nowlan, Glenn Fabry and Humberto Ramos. This issue focuses on the first Black Adam movie (from Mad corporate parent DC) and things related, including wrestling, fitness, and other Rock movies. Kurtzman and Wood's classic "Superduperman," from Mad's early days, featuring "Captain Marbles," aka "Shazoom." Two other classic Harvey Kurtzman pieces, one illustrated by Mad legend Jack Davis, and a look at Superman by comics-art legend R. Sikoryak. Little-known super-villains, featuring art by a slew of contemporary comics artists, including Sam Kieth, John Cassaday, Mike Mignola, Chris Bachalo, Kevin Nowlan, and Glenn Fabry. Parodies of The Scorpion King and American Gladiators. Plus classic Madness from other past Idiots, including Mad legends Dave Berg, Joe Orlando, and Frank Jacobs. Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy by Prohias. This is the third superhero-related cover in three issues. Superduperman!; Supperman; The Asinine Archeological Atrocity; The Scorpion Ka-Ching!; Article in Ancient Egyptian; Pharaoh Faux Pas; Spy Vs. Spy; The Seven Blunders of the World; A Mad Look at Mixed Martial Arts; Black Adam Joins the Justice Society!; Candid Close-Ups of Some Legendary Feets; Lesser-Known Comic Book Villains; Mads Guide to Health Clubs & Fitness Centers; Clues You've Hired a Not-So-Certified Personal Trainer; The Darker Side of The Lighter Side; American Radiators; A Mad Look at Superheroes Uniting; Shazam! Funnies; Supermarkets!; Fold-In; Lightning Never Strikes in the Same Place Twice! 8.5-in. x 11-in., 60 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.99. Grade: CGC 7.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)