Crazy Magazine (1973) comic books 1973-1975

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Debut issue of Marvels MAD-inspired magazine. Cover art by Kelly Freas. Virginia Slim Chances parody ad, script by Stu Schwartzberg, art by Marie Severin. "Kung Fooey," script by Stu Schwartzberg, art by Mike Ploog; Parody of the ABC television series "Kung Fu." "Breaking And Entering Pandora's Box," script by Harlan Ellison, art by Basil Wolverton; Parody article on post-nuclear Armageddon life. "The Daily Survivor," script by Tony Isabella, Carla Josephs, Gerry Conway, and Steve Skeates, art by Dave Hunt and Marie Severin; Sample of a post-apocalyptic newspaper. "The Lighter Side Of Racial Violence," script by Marv Wolfman (plot), Roy Thomas, and Jean Thomas, art by Ned Young; Parody of Dave Berg's "The Lighter Side" features from Mad Magazine. "The Great American Dream" Crazy Far-Out Fumetti, script by Marv Wolfman, storyboard by Marie Severin; A slick real estate agent tries to talk an unsuspecting couple into investing in a luxury condominium; includes photos of Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, and Tony Isabella. "An Independent Survey Today Announced," script by Jean Shepherd, pencils by Don McGregor (layouts) and Herb Trimpe, inks by Herb Trimpe; A series of newspaper clippings from the future. "The Upseidown Adventure," script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Vic Martin; Parody of the film "The Poseidon Adventure." "Sole Survivor" one-page Junkwaffel back-cover story, script and art by Vaughn Bode; Card Shark frets about the high mortality rate in the squadron. 44 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

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Painted cover art by Frank Kelly Freas. McClown, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Neal Adams. Crazy Looks at the Offices of a Parody Mag, art by Jack David. Crazy Looks at Baseball, script by Stan Lee. Kelly's Cockeyed Canvas starring Salvador Dali, art by Frank Kelly Freas. The Evolution and History of Moosekind, script and art by Bob Foster. Art Buchwald Dept. Part Two The Sensuous Student by B. Special Nostalgia Section--Hey Look, script and art by Harvey Kurtzman. Past Imperfect Dept., script by Steve Skeates, art by Larry Hama; Ralph Reese. Tomb it may concern Dept. Celebrities Cravestones, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Vic Martin. Live and Let Spy, script by Stu Schwartzberg and Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by The Crusty Bunkers. 52 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Scripts by Warren Emery, Bob Foster, Steve Gerber, Tony Isabella, John Stevens, Jean Thomas, Roy Thomas, and Marv Wolfman. Art by Bill Bryan, Mort Drucker, Bob Foster, Larry hama, Lee Marrs, Vic Martin, Ralph Reese, Marie Severin, John Stevens, Enrique Ventura, and Dick Wright. Rolling Stone magazine parody. Waltons TV parody. Movie parodies: Clint Eastwood's "High Plains Drifter," Marlon Brando's "Last Tango in Paris," and Charlton Heston's "Soylent Green." Kelly Freas painted cover. Cover price $0.40.

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Story and art by Len Wein, Mike Ploog, Tony Isabella, Dick Wright, John Stevens, Steve Gerber, Robert Graysmith, Marv Wolfman, Kenneth Kaasen, Steve Skeates, Michael Sheeler, Bob Foster, Frank Kelly Freas, Stuart Schwartzberg, Marie Severin, and Herb Trimpe. TV Guide parody. Babe Ruth and Joe Namath parodies. Shaft movie parody. Freas painted cover. Cover price $0.40.

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Scripts by Bob Foster, Steve Gerber, Tony Isabella, Stan lee, Stu Schwartzberg, Jean Thomas, Roy Thomas, and Marv Wolfman. Art by Bob Foster, Robert Graysmith, Vic Martin, Bob McLeod, Ralph Reese, Vance Rodewalt, Marie Severin, and Dick Wright. "Westworld" parody. Mini-parodies of "The Way We Were," "Billy Jack," and "The Starlost." Kelly Freas painted cover. Cover price $0.40.

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Last 40-cent issue. Painted cover art by Kelly Freas. "The Ecchorcist," script by Marv Wolfman, art by Vance Rodewalt; Parody of the film "The Exorcist." "The Sunny Bozo 1/2 Comedy Hour; The Chair Bozo 1/2 Comedy Hour," script by Tony Isabella, art by Robert Graysmith; Parody of the competing variety shows given to Sonny Bono and Cher after their public divorce. "Crazy's Horrifying Crazies," script and art by John Stevens; Series of spot gags with a supernatural theme. Series of three-panel gags satirizing the Nixon administration, script by Tony Isabella, art by Dick Wright. "Pest Great-Nuts," script by Roy Thomas and Jean Thomas, art by Vic Martin; Parody of television commercials for Post Grape-Nuts Flakes, with commercial spokesman Ewell Gibbons. "Weeper!", script by Tony Isabella, art by Robert Graysmith; Parody of the Woody Allen film "Sleeper." "Man, Mirth & Magic," script by Steve Gerber, art by Marie Severin; Illustrated magazine dedicated to outlining various forms of occult practices, both traditional and new age. Crazy's Craziest Radio Show photo story, script by Marv Wolfman. "The History of Moosekind, Part Six," script and art by Bob Foster; Satirical look at history, focusing on historical myths and supernatural occurrences. "Sapillon," script by Tony Isabella, art by Robert Graysmith; Parody of the film "Papillon." "Crazy's Ultimate Game Show!", script by Paul Lewis, art by Marie Severin; Game show in which senior citizens compete in a question and answer quiz to win a luxury funeral. Editor Marv Wolfman editorializes on the problem of there being no problems left in the world to editorialize about. "Watergate Graffiti," script by Tony Isabella, art by Dick Wright; Parody of the movie poster for "American Graffiti," with prominent members of the Watergate Conspiracy substituted for the movie characters. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

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Painted cover art by Nick Cardy. "Jaundice Baby Shampoo," script by Marv Wolfman, art by Vic Martin; Parody of Johnson's Baby Shampoo television commercials. Crazy's Who's Who article by Marv Wolfman; Editor Wolfman explains why the theme of this issue is rejected stories. "Kung Fooey," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Herb Trimpe; Parody of the television series "Kung Fu." "Getting Around The Big City," script by Stu Schwartzberg, art by Vic Martin; Tips for surviving and succeeding in New York City. Kelly's Kockeyed Kanvas; Kelly Freas portrays the Sistine Chapel Ceiling's point of view of Michelangelo. Basil O'Gawannee—Crazy's Just Plain Folks, script by Steve Gerber, art by Robert Graysmith; Portrait of an odd person. Parody of radio dramas by Marv Wolfman."The History of Moosekind, Part Seven," script and art by Bob Foster; Presentation of the history of civilization, concentrating on China. Kelly's Kockeyed Kanvas; Kelly Freas reverses the perspective of Johannes Vermeer's "Girl Asleep"; and he reverses the perspective of Jean Baptiste-Simeon Chardin's "Blowing Bubbles." "The White House Transcripts," script by Steve Gerber, art by Marie Severin and Dick Wright; Book parody, allegedly collecting transcripts of Richard Nixon's White House tapes. "The Tattletale Heart," script by Stu Schwartzberg, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Retelling of Edgar Allen Poe's "The Telltale Heart." "Charming Tissues," script by Stu Schwartzberg, art by Marie Severin; Parody of Charmin Bath Tissue commercials; Mr. Whipple finally snaps. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

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First 50-cent story. Painted cover art by Nick Cardy. "Watergate Parade," script by Tony Isabella, art by Dick Wright; Richard Nixon gives a pep talk to Gerald Ford, who is replacing Nixon in a long-running Broadway musical. "Police Gory Story," script by Stu Schwartzberg, art by Vance Rodewalt; Satire of the NBC television series "Police Story." "Kaspar The Dead Baby," script by Marv Wolfman, art by Marie Severin; After listening to Kaspar's tale of how he was killed during a brawl between his father and mother, Windy suggests a way for Kaspar to avenge himself against his no-good father. "If Human Interest Articles Were Written Like Crime Stories," script and art by Barry Hepp; Newspaper clippings of stories written in a more lurid than normal fashion. "The History Of Moosekind, Part Eight," script and art by Bob Foster; The history of Moose civilization continues, concentrating this time on the evolution of modern Germany. "Crazy's Prison Crazies," script and art by John Stevens; Series of one-panel cartoons with a prison theme. "Insipid Romances," script by Steve Gerber, art by Marie Severin; Parody of true crime and tabloid photo magazines. "Saturday Morning TV," script by Lance Boyle, art by Bert Forrest, Mordecai Inglefeld, Willie Ito, William Stout, Richard Stanley, and Igor Vorpuzzi; Parodies of Wheelie & The Chopper Bunch, Land Of The Lost, These Are The Days, The Partridge Family 2200 A.D., Devlin, and Hong Kong Phooey. "Serpikette: Copess On The Beat! fumetti story, script by Bill Skurski, Nina Mende, and Marv Wolfman; Parody of the film "Serpico." 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Painted cover art by Kelly Freas. "The Insult That Made A Corpse Out Of "Mac," script and art by Russ Maheras; Parody of Charles Atlas comic book ads. "Chinesetown," art by Vance Rodewalt; Parody of the movie "Chinatown." "Will Eisner's Gleeful Guide To Sex," script and art by Will Eisner; An illustrated overview of various sexual phenomena. "Crazy's Guide To Professional (?) Wrestling," art by Mike Ricigliano. "The History Of Moosekind, Part Nine," script and art by Bob Foster; Continuation of the history of moose civilization, focusing on the evolution of French society. "Underground Almanac," art by Vic Martin; Parody of counter-culture publications. "How To Recognize An Aquarius," script and art by Will Eisner; A satirical look at the various behavior and characteristics that are common to people born under the sign of Aquarius. "The Nebbish," script by Marv Wolfman, art by Marie Severin; The Nebbish is summoned to the old hosts home to meet with Alfred E. Neuman, now a doddering old man, because The Nebbish is embarrassing Neuman by being too funny. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Painted cover art by Nick Cardy. "Pablo And The Man," script by Stu Schwartzberg, art by Marie Severin; Parody of the television series "Chico And The Man." "Death Twitch," script by Stu Schwartzberg, art by Vance Rodewalt; Parody of the film "Death Wish." Theodora Yoxymosh—Crazy's Just Plain Folks article by Steve Gerber, art by Robert Graysmith. "Crazy's Artistic Crazies," script and art by John Stevens; Series of one panel cartoons with an art theme. How To Recognize A Pisces—Will Eisner's Gleeful Guide To Astrology, script and art by Will Eisner; Humorous look at the characteristics supposedly common to people born under the astrology sign Pisces. "Street Gang Illustrated," script and art by Mike Ricigliano; Mock magazine aimed at street gang enthusiasts. "The History Of Moosekind, Part Ten" article, script and art by Bob Foster; Continuing the history of moose civilization, focusing on the development of England. "What If The People Who Brought You Westworld Produced The Great Gatsby" photo story, script by Bill Skurski, Nina Mende, and Marv Wolfman; Adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," performed with robots. "The Nebbish, Part 2," script by Marv Wolfman, art by Marie Severin; Alfred E. Neuman reveals The Nebbish's true identity, but The Nebbish adamantly refuses to knuckle under and become a pale copy of Mad. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Painted cover art by Nick Cardy. "What Secret Power Does This Man Possess?", script by Steve Gerber, art by Robert Graysmith; A satire promo for a money making brochure. "The Towering Mess," script by Stu Schwartzberg, art by Vance Rodewalt; A satire of the movie The Towering Inferno. "Crazy's Fat Chance Funnies or Don't Hold Your Breath, But," script by Gerry Conway, art by Vic Martin; Johnny Carson parody. "The Nebbish," script by Marv Wolfman, art by Marie Severin. "Men's Guts and Sweat," script by Carla Conway and Gerry Conway, art by Marie Severin; Satire of a men's magazine. "Will Eisner's Gleeful Guide to Astrology," script and art by Will Eisner. "History of Moosekind, Part XI," script and art by Bob Foster; In spite of Moosekind's migration to the Iberian Peninsula, Spain flourishes. "Crazy's Far Out Fumetti #5: In a Little Shanty Town," script by Marv Wolfman, photos by Michele Wolfman. Editorial in which Steve Gerber answers the question "What is funny?" 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Painted cover art by Nick Cardy. Editor Steve Gerber provides satirical biographies of new contributors Steve Skeates and Bruce Carlin. "Rhodent," script by Steve Skeates and Mary Skrenes, art by Vance Rodewalt; Parody of the television series "Rhoda." "Crazy's Ecological Crazies," script and art by John Stevens; One-panel cartoons with an ecology theme. "The History Of Moosekind, Part Twelve," script and art by Bob Foster; Continuing the history of Moose civilization, this time focusing on the development of central and South America. "The End Of The World," script by Steve Gerber and Bruce Carlin, art by Marie Severin; Satirical report on the coming global apocalypse. "How to Identify A Cancerian," script and art by Will Eisner; Identifying the characteristics common to people born under the astrology sign of Cancer. "First Date," script and art by Lee Marrs; Detailing the trials a young girl must endure while preparing for and participating in the first date with a boy. "The Great What Am I Doing Here Test, script by Steve Gerber, Lark Russell, Steve Skeates, and Mary Skrenes, art by Lark Russell; Parody of written psychological tests. "Stupid Stories Illustrated: Talk Or I'll Blow Your Nose—Clean Off," script and art by Steve Skeates; Parody of detective pulp magazines. Crazy's Fat Chance Funnies, script by Gerry Conway, art by Vic Martin. "Gentle On My Mind" by and featuring Marv Wolfman, photos by Michelle Wolfman. Editor Steve Gerber rails against the proliferation of what he terms "scuzzies" in American society. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Painted cover art by Nick Cardy. "Crazy's Superstitious Crazies," script and art by John Stevens; Series of cartoons with a superstition theme. "Tommy-Rot (The Parody)", script by Steve Skeates and Lark Russell, art by Marie Severin; Parody of the film "Tommy." Recognizing A Leo--Will Eisner's Gleeful Guide To Astrology, script and art by Will Eisner; Humorous look at human characteristics common to people born under the astrology sign of Leo. "Crazy's Useless Machines," script and art by Daniel Azulay. "Fast Foods," script by Bruce Carlin, art by Lee Marrs; Investigative report into all aspects of fast food. "Stupid Stories Illustrated: Step Away From The Bar, Bilge-Rat," script by Steve Skeates, art by Marie Severin; Parody of western-themed pulp magazines. "The History Of Moosekind, Part Thirteen," script and art by Bob Foster; Continuing the evolution of Moose civilization, focusing this time on the evolution of the United Herds Of America. "The Last Supper" photo story, script and art by Bob Foster; What if The Last Supper were held in 1975 in a Denny's-style restaurant? "How To Gang-Up On Your Hang-Ups," script by Steve Gerber, Martin Pasko, Steve Skeates, and Mary Skrenes; Examination of various social and psychological abnormalities, presented with actual case histories. "Up-Chuck, Wagon Dinner For Dogs"; Parody of Chuck Wagon brand dry dog food. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by Marie Severin. "Manthingo," script by Steve Skeates, art by Allen Kupperberg; Parody of the film Mandingo. "Educational Crazies," script and art by John Stevens; Single panel cartoons with an educational theme. "How to Survive Your Education," script by Mal Warwick, art by Marie Severin; Satirical how-to primer for entering high school. "The History of Moosekind, Part Fourteen," script and art by Bob Foster; Continuing the evolution of moose civilization, concentrating on the first hundred years of the United Herds Of America. "Crazy's Fractured Fairy Tales," script and art by Greg Crosby; Satirical version of The Princess And The Frog. "And the Birds Hummed Dirges," script by Steve Gerber, art by Lee Marrs; Story of a high school student trying to write great literature. How to Recognize a Virgo—Will Eisner's Gleeful Guide To Astrology, script and art by Will Eisner; Catalog of character traits common to people born under the astrology sign of Virgo. "Stupid Stories Illustrated: Unngh, Observed the Fiend from Uranus," script by Steve Skeates, art by Marie Severin; Parody of science fiction pulps. "Revenge in Peoria!", script by Lark Russell, art by Marie Severin; A twelve-year-old boy seeks to avenge himself on his mother for humiliating him at school. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.