Humbug (1957) 10

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Cover by Seymour Mednick. Stories and art by Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, Arnold Roth, Seymour Mednick, Larry Siegel and R. O. Blechman. Another attempt by Harvey Kurtzman to duplicate the success of Mad magazine, Humbug was actually published by the artists who created it. These last two issues were produced in magazine-size format. Parodies of Old Yeller and fashion photography. Satirical looks at golf, toothpaste ads, and gardening. Contributions from many past and future MAD Idiots, including Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, and Arnold Roth. Cover photo includes cameos by Kurtzman and Roth, while the Fashion Photos feature includes cameos by Davis and Elder. Mayday Parade; Flyashi Gordonovich; New Streaked Toothpaste with Streaks, Zigzags, Dots!; Sports; Rocket Clubs; The Temporary Recession; Old Yaller; Spring Rambles; Useful Cut-Out Cards; Perspiration; The Humbug Award: Economy Optimists; Humbug's Gardening Guide; Tarzan's on the Way However; A Quiet Night; Speed Business with Telegrams. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in.; 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.