Mad (1952 EC) Magazine comic books 1965-1967

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25¢ Cover price. Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Mad Safety Council's Predictions for the Upcoming Christmas Weekend," script by Stan Hart, art by Sergio Aragones. "The Carpetsweepers," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Carpetbaggers," a young man inherits his father's vast estate and promptly becomes an ass about it. "The Mad In and Out Book," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Paul Coker, Jr.; Series of examples of what is fashionable and what is no longer fashionable. Art in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Accident," script and art by Don Martin; Two men try to aid an auto accident victim. "Shakespeare Up to Date," script by William Garvin, art by Jack Rickard. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Children's Safety Songs," script by Larry Siegel, art by Joe Orlando. "The Sites and Sounds of the U.S.A.: Chicago," script by Larry Siegel and Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker, Jr. "Every Day Life Olympic Games," art by Joe Orlando. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Neighborhood Celebrities," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge. "The Lighter Side of Adult Parties," script and art by Dave Berg. "Phoney Magazine," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Niche magazine aimed at people who try to act more impressive than they actually are. "A Visit to the Country," script and art by Don Martin. "The Mad Safety Council's Predictions For the Upcoming New Year's Weekend," script by Stan Hart, art by Sergio Aragones; Illustrated examples of accidents that will happen over the New Year's weekend and how many will fall victim. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

30¢ Cover price. Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Mad Safety Council's Predictions for the Upcoming Christmas Weekend," script by Stan Hart, art by Sergio Aragones. "The Carpetsweepers," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Carpetbaggers," a young man inherits his father's vast estate and promptly becomes an ass about it. "The Mad In and Out Book," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Paul Coker, Jr.; Series of examples of what is fashionable and what is no longer fashionable. Art in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Accident," script and art by Don Martin; Two men try to aid an auto accident victim. "Shakespeare Up to Date," script by William Garvin, art by Jack Rickard. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Children's Safety Songs," script by Larry Siegel, art by Joe Orlando. "The Sites and Sounds of the U.S.A.: Chicago," script by Larry Siegel and Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker, Jr. "Every Day Life Olympic Games," art by Joe Orlando. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Neighborhood Celebrities," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge. "The Lighter Side of Adult Parties," script and art by Dave Berg. "Phoney Magazine," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Niche magazine aimed at people who try to act more impressive than they actually are. "A Visit to the Country," script and art by Don Martin. "The Mad Safety Council's Predictions For the Upcoming New Year's Weekend," script by Stan Hart, art by Sergio Aragones; Illustrated examples of accidents that will happen over the New Year's weekend and how many will fall victim. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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25¢ Cover price. Cover art by Norman Mingo. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation 1,669,886. "A Child's View of Newspaper Headlines," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of how a child might take headline jargon literally. "The Official Barber," script and art by by Don Martin; A man has the job of upkeep on the Mount Rushmore monument. "Mad Looks at a Typical Kiddie TV Show," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; A kid's show host tries to cope with an audience of cynical children. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Teenage Parties," script and art by Dave Berg. "Space Magazines," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Joe Orlando. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "A Mad Look at Signs of the Times," script by Al Jaffee, Don Reilly, and Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Road and advertising signs altered to appeal to modern problems and sensibilities. "Another (whew) Visit to the Doctor's Office," script and art by Don Martin; A man can fire darts from his mouth by pressing the top of his head like a plunger. "When They Advertise Liquor on TV," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard. "Spy Vs. Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Flying Ace," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Ringo Starr stars as a World War II fighter pilot trying to land his damaged plane safely at his base near enemy lines. "What Brilliant New Ideas Has the Current TV Season Produced" Mad Fold-In, script and art by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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30¢ Cover price. Cover art by Norman Mingo. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation 1,669,886. "A Child's View of Newspaper Headlines," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of how a child might take headline jargon literally. "The Official Barber," script and art by by Don Martin; A man has the job of upkeep on the Mount Rushmore monument. "Mad Looks at a Typical Kiddie TV Show," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; A kid's show host tries to cope with an audience of cynical children. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Teenage Parties," script and art by Dave Berg. "Space Magazines," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Joe Orlando. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "A Mad Look at Signs of the Times," script by Al Jaffee, Don Reilly, and Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Road and advertising signs altered to appeal to modern problems and sensibilities. "Another (whew) Visit to the Doctor's Office," script and art by Don Martin; A man can fire darts from his mouth by pressing the top of his head like a plunger. "When They Advertise Liquor on TV," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard. "Spy Vs. Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Flying Ace," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Ringo Starr stars as a World War II fighter pilot trying to land his damaged plane safely at his base near enemy lines. "What Brilliant New Ideas Has the Current TV Season Produced" Mad Fold-In, script and art by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Mad's Valentines to American Industry," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker, Don Martin, Jack Rickard, Paul Coker, Jr., Bob Clarke, and George Woodbridge; Cynical Valentine messages with subtle criticisms of various industries. "007," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; A prototypical James Bond plot is presented as a Gilbert and Sullivan musical. "Famous People's Home-Study Courses," script by Al Jaffee, art by Bob Clarke; In a parody of Famous Artist School correspondence course, a correspondence school claims it can make you rich and famous through its mail-order courses. "A Fine Day in the City," script and art by Don Martin; A man is curious about a procession of men shaking uncontrollably as they pass him. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "A Mad Look at Winter Sports," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Neurotic Magazine," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge. "The Lighter Side of Kids' Parties," script and art by Dave Berg. "Son of Mighty Joe Kong," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Parody remake of "King Kong"; two cynical promoters and a vapid actress bring a giant ape to New York to succeed on Broadway. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Mad Visits a Typical Teenage Beach Movie," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Satire of the beach movie genre; a group of teenagers surf, suffer relationship problems, surf some more, and generally act irresponsibly. Cartoons drawn in the margins, art by Sergio Aragones. "If Kids Used Movie Cliches in Everyday Life," script by Harry Purvis, art by Paul Coker, Jr.; Examples of children acting out famous overdone movie scenes. "Hair Goo," script by Al Jaffee, art by Jack Rickard; A niche magazine dedicated to outlandish hairstyles. "Mad Magazine Introduces 43-man Squamish," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; Mad creates a new sport, a combination of polo, soccer and gang fighting. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Modern Highwayman," script by Alfred Noyes (plot) and James T. Shannon, art by Don Martin; The classic poem "The Highwayman" is updated to reflect modern times. "The Mad Gun Owners and Other Small Bores Primer," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; Satirical look at guns, gun owners and hunters, presented in a children's primer format. "The Lighter Side of Spring," script and art by Dave Berg; The behavior of people during springtime is satirized. "Passion Place," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a satire of the film "Peyton Place," a newspaper publisher takes the audience on a tour of a town where the population is too busy cheating on each other to get anything constructive done. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Substandard Brands, Inc.," script by Ronald Axe and Sol Weinstein, art by Bob Clarke; Consumer products, parodying then current ad campaigns, which are blatantly and proudly inferior. "The Man From A.U.N.T.I.E.," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the series The Man From U.N.C.L.E., two secret agents wander through a semi-serious plot trying to track down the head of a rival spy organization. "On the Job," script and art by Don Martin; A construction worker accidentally eats one of his tools for lunch. Cartoons on the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The White Spy tricks the Black Spy with a flying serum. "Unspoken Messages in TV Commercials," script by Tom Koch, art by Joe Orlando. "Today's Typical "Sales & Promotional" Gimmicks," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker, Jr.; Examples of sales promotions of dubious value. "The Lighter Side of the Boss," script by Dave Berg, art by Dave Berg; Satire of various people and their relationships with their boss at work. "Crazy Fists," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a satire of the "boxing movie" genre, a youth gives up his ambitions to become a musician in order to make a living as a professional boxer. "The Harvest We Shall Reap From the Super-Patriots' Methods of Exposing Communist Plotters in America" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Being Rich Is Better Than a Warm Puppy," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of the advantages rich kids have over other kids. "A Frightful Incident," script and art by Don Martin; A woman tries to rescue her husband from a precarious situation. "Mad Goes to a Screening of Cheyenne Awful," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Cheyenne Autumn," director John Ford screens his film "Cheyenne Awful," about a tribe of Native Americans and U.S. Cavalry soldiers generally acting silly. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "A Mad Look at Garbagemen," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Satirical look at the duties and habits of sanitation workers. "The Walt Cronkite Show," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Newscaster Walter Cronkite hosts a television variety show with political and sports figures as performing guests. "In the Desert," script and art by Don Martin. "Load & Crash," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; Parody of automobile-centric niche magazines, this one showing the reader how to decrease the value of their auto and which valueless makes to consider buying. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Mad Interviews a John Birch Society Policeman," script by Ronald Axe and Sol Weinstein, art by Joe Orlando; Mad profiles a bigoted police officer as he patrols his shift. "The Lighter Side of Employees," script and art by Dave Berg. "The Rooks," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "The Rogues," three brothers and a family friend team up to con dishonest power brokers and seduce women half their age. "What Comes After Pop Art and Op Art" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. The letters page features letters with pictures from Mick Jaqgger (of The Rolling Stones), Gerry Marsden (of Gerry & the Pacemakers), Herman's Hermits, and Donna Douglas (Elly Mae Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies). "Surfing," script by Al Jaffee, art by George Woodbridge; Satirical look at the sport of surfing. "A Dreadful Day," script and art by Don Martin; A woman tries to rescue her husband from a well. "Flapper," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Flipper," the story of a boring game warden, his two sons and the dolphin (or porpoise) who is smarter than all of them put together. "Mad's Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions," script and art by Al Jaffee. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Fight Songs For the Common Man," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; New lyrics are added to famous songs to reflect the trials and tribulations of common people. "Mad's Summer Camp for Adults," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker, Jr. "The Mad Academy Awards for Small Businessmen," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Rickard; Giving awards to small business operators who provide creative lack of service to their customers. "The Mad United States Foreign Policy Primer," script by Larry Siegel (as Lawrence Harvey Siegel), art by Bob Clarke (as Robert James Clarke). "The Lighter Side of Summer Evenings," script and art by Dave Berg. "Spy Vs. Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Lord Jump," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Lord Jim," a sailor branded for cowardice falls into a confrontation between island natives and a mad General and stays cowardly. "One Summer Afternoon," script and art by Don Martin. "Who Are the Disaster Victims That Nobody Helps?" Mad Fold-in by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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"When Politicians Do Television Commercials," script by Donald Axe and Sol Weinstein, art by Jack Rickard; Famous political figures are recruited as commercial spokespeople. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Three Hairy Stories," script and art by Don Martin; A man gets a haircut; another man tries to cover his bald spot; a third man grooms his mustache. "The Virginiaham," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV show "The Virginian," a frontier judge and a group of incompetent cowboys tries to prevent a menacing stranger from disrupting their boring little ranch. "Mad Interviews the Greeting Card Manufacturer of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Moving," script and art by Dave Berg. "Horror Movie Scenes We'd Like to See," script by Don Edwing, art by Jack Davis. "The Rime of the Modern Surfer," script by Tom Koch, art by Don Martin; In a parody of the poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"; an egotistical surfer travels too far and ends up in the Arctic Circle. "Football In Depth," script by Ronald Axe and Sol Weinstein, art by George Woodbridge. "What Wild Frenzy Will Future College Students Face?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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"Future Broadway Musicals," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Famous novels and plays like Moby Dick, Julius Caesar, A Tale of Two Cities and Tarzan of the Apes are turned into Broadway Musicals. "The Wonderful World of Repackaging," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Making new consumer products out of old fad items, such as hula hoops and coon skin caps. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Nilson Family," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Ozzie and Harriet," the most boring, out of touch family in history is profiled. "The Lighter Side of Sleep," script and art by Dave Berg; Sleep and sleeping patterns are satirized. "What Is a Blind Date?" text story by Arnie Kogen, art by Sergio Aragones. "Shirley Finster's New York," script by Ronald Axe and Sol Weinstein, art by George Woodbridge; A woman conducts a tour of New York City and all of the odd characters who live there. "Mad's Puzzle Page" by Al Jaffee. "The Toy Manufacturer of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando; A profile of a toy manufacturer who makes products of questionable quality. "The Swan Song of a Modern Hiawatha," script by Tom Koch, art by Don Martin; In a parody of the poem "The Song of Hiawatha," a native American gets lost on his journey to a southern college campus and is recruited to play football for a school in northern Minnesota. "Hack, Hack, Sweet Has-Been, or Whatever Happened to Good Taste?", script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the "older actress slasher film" genre, a woman travels to a creepy mansion and meets the odd people who live with her odder cousin. "On the Subway," script and art by Don Martin. "A Vital Message From the Staff of Mad" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Mad Suburban Primer," script by Stan Hart, art by Bob Clarke; The drawbacks of living in the suburbs, presented as a child's primer. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "At the Elevators," script and art by Don Martin. "Voyage to See What's On the Bottom," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the "Voyage To the Bottom of the Sea" TV series: two incompetent naval officers investigate the death of a crew member aboard a hamster-powered submarine. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Shopping," script and art by Dave Berg; The ironies and aggravations of shopping are portrayed. "Badge & Billy," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; A niche magazine for people in law enforcement. "Mad's Puzzle Page" by Al Jaffee. "Intimidations and Antidotes," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando; Strategies to counteract intimidating situations. "College Programs to Develop Masters of Mediocrity," script by Donald D. Shandler, art by Paul Coker Jr.; College courses designed to churn out minimally-skilled graduates. "The Sinpiper," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Sandpipers," a married priest is attracted to a shallow single mother and has a clandestine affair with her where they talk endlessly about nothing. "Another Great Bank Robbery," script and art by Don Martin. "How Do Bosses Plan To Celebrate Future Office Xmas Parties" Mad Fold-In, script and art by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Some Mad Suggestions for Other 'Ridiculous Ad Images," script by Phil Hahn and Jack Hanrahan, art by Bob Clarke; Endless variations on the Esso/Humble Oil ad campaign designed to sell other products. "In the Delicatessen," script and art by Don Martin; A customer accuses a deli clerk of cheating her. "BrandXed," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "Branded"; a dishonorably discharged cavalry officer roams the west and gets punched a lot. "Achieving Personal Success in Crime," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; Educational pamphlet on how to be a better criminal. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Lighter Side of Elementary School," script and art by Dave Berg. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "National Perspirer," script by Larry Siegel, art by Al Jaffee; In a parody of supermarket tabloids, sensational and lurid news articles are accompanied by sensational and lurid illustrations. "ABC TV's Wide World of Sports," script by Al Jaffee, art by George Woodbridge. "The Typical Luxury Apartment House Ad," script by Larry Siegel, art by Joe Orlando; A glowing ad for an apartment house contrasted with the many blemishes the ad doesn't mention. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Bubby Lake Missed (by a mile)", script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Bunny Lake Is Missing," a mother desperately searches for her missing daughter, with no help from her creepy husband, an idiot police officer or the egomaniacal director of the film. "How You Too Can Make a Fortune in the Booming Ski Business" Mad Fold-In, script and art by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. Cartoons in the margin by Sergio Aragones. "The Agony and the Agony," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Agony and the Ecstasy," a boxer and restaurateur commissions a famous artist to paint the ceiling of his restaurant and then micromanages the project to distraction. "Fathers Are Two-Time Losers," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; A comparison of the restrictive childhoods today's fathers endured and the unfettered childhoods their children experience today. "The Haircut," script and art by Don Martin; A man falls victim to a defective barber's chair. "Mad's Share the Wealth Income Tax Form," script and art by Al Jaffee; Revamping the U.S. tax form to make it more fair to others. "The Lighter Side of Junior High," script and art by Dave Berg; The trials and tribulations of life in High School are examined. "The Face on the Town Square Walk," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the poem "The Face on the Barroom Floor," a Newport Beach motorcycle gang harass a timid soul on a bicycle. "Honey Waste," script by Tom Koch, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "Honey West"; a private detective is hired to keep a suitcase of laundry out of the hands of a Chinese tong. "Fraternity Magazine," script by Tom Koch, art by Joe Orlando; A niche magazine for college fraternities and their members. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Advertising Campaigns With Ulterior Motives," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Examples of public service announcements that don't serve the public. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Future Wit & Wisdom Books," script by Phil Hahn and Jack Hanrahan, art by Mort Drucker; Books featuring humorous anecdotes and sayings from famous historical and contemporary people not known for being funny or clever. "In the Hospital," script and art by Don Martin; A patient gets a new IV drip. "Mixing Personal Politics with Careers," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge. "Mad Visits the American Mediocrity Academy," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard; A visit to a teaching institution that trains people to be average. "The Lighter Side of High School," script and art by Dave Berg; The humorous trials and tribulations of attending high school. "Postage Stamp Advertising," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of what would happen if the U.S. Postal Service sold ad space on their postage stamps. "Loused Up in Space," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Lost in Space," a family of incompetent space explorers find a planet full of giant gemstones, prompting The Professor to try to kill them--again. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. Wire photo of a Rolling Stones press conference with a satirical word balloon added. "Bats-Man," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the television show "Batman"; tired of his double identity ruining his love life, Sparrow attempts to murder Bats-Man. "One Day on the Bridge," script and art by Don Martin; A good Samaritan tries to keep another man from committing suicide. Cartoons in the margin by Sergio Aragones. "The Lighter Side of Traveling," script and art by Dave Berg. "What Is a Party-Pooper?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones; Essay on people who are no fun. "If Other Publications Used Those Sensational Movie Mag Cover Gimicks," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard; Specialty magazines use Jacqueline Kennedy on their cover in genre-specific situations to spur sales. "Hullabadig Au Go Go," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of teenage dance party programs, a Dick Clark-like host introduces acts that resemble The Who, The Supremes, and Bob Dylan. "Specialized Cook Books," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by George Woodbridge. "A Mad Look at Shut-Ins," script and art by Al Jaffee; Series of cartoons with a theme of people in prison. "The Spy That Came In for the Gold," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "The Spy Who Came In from the Cold"; a British Intelligence Agent pretends to have a breakdown hoping to invite an attempt from opposing agents to turn him. "What Awesome Beast Threatens Unwary Campers Every Year" Mad Fold-in by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Bunch," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Group," at a class reunion for a women's college, a group of uninteresting women relate their uninteresting post-graduate lives. "A Mad Look at Trade-Marks," script and art by Max Brandel. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Late One Night," script and art by Don Martin; A wife remedies her husband's snoring. "The Lighter Side of Music Lovers," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at common people and their taste in music. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Mad Air Travel Primer," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge. "A Mad Look at the Joys of Scuba Diving," script by Al Jaffee and Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke. "Mad Visits a Typical Johnson Howard's Restaurant," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Satirical look at the Howard Johnson's restaurant chain. "A Mad Look at Batman," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Obituaries for Comic Strip Characters," script by Frank Jacobs. "12 O'Crocked High," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "12 O'clock High," a World War II bomber crashes in occupied France and its crew must find its way to friendly lines before the pilot and co-pilot kill each other. "What Profitable Car-Buyer Market Will Automakers Stupidly Lose Again With This Year's Models," Mad Fold-in, script and art by Al Jaffee. "Early One Morning in the Jungle," script by Don Edwing, art by Frank Frazetta; Tarzan loses his title as "King of the Apes." 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Hello, Lyndon, or My Fair Lady Bird," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; President Johnson's first year in the White House portrayed as a Broadway musical. "Mad's Puzzle Page," script and art by Al Jaffee. "Mad's Academy Awards For Teenagers," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Rickard; Nominees for the most melodramatic performances by a teen not getting their way. "The Shadow Knows," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Examples of shadows doing what their owners don't have the nerve to do. "The Lighter Side of Autumn," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at every day occurrences associated with autumn. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Astrodome," script by Tom Koch and May Sakami, art by Don Martin; Parody of the poem "Kubla Khan"; an ode to Houston's new baseball stadium. "The Mad Comic Strip Characters' Forum on Current Affairs," script by Frank Jacobs and Dotty Brooks (plot concept), art by Bob Clarke; Comic strips characters discuss serious social issues. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Miss American Beauty Pagent," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of beauty pageants, a collection of airheads compete for a sham title while celebrity judges plug their products and the audience ogles the contestants. "A Mad Porfolio of Fotos That Compare the Savage Society & the Great Society," script by Max Brandel. "Protest Magazine," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; A niche magazine for protesters. "What's the Dirtiest Play in Modern Football" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Hokum's Heroes," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; Parody of the TV show "Hogan's Heroes"; the head officer of the prisoners in a Nazi prison camp can't enjoy all of the secret benefits of the camp because he is worried about the future. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Another Visit With a Sculptor," script and art by Don Martin; A sculptor finishes his masterpiece. "Christmas Cards We'd Like to See," script and art by Max Brandel; Christmas cards that use contemporary urban scenery and celebrities rather than traditional fare. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "More Snappy Answers to Those Old Cliches," script by Stan Hart, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Sarcastic responses to time worn holiday season situations. "Ads for Other 1967 Vehicles," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Consumer advertisements for non-consumer vehicles. "A Portfolio of Mad Namelies," script and art by Max Brandel; Names of famous people with objects representing what they are famous for replacing certain letters. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "What is a B.M.O.C.?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones; Examination of what makes a student the "Big Man on Campus." "Telephone Solicitors," script and art by Al Jaffee; Ideas on how to combat telephone solicitors. "The Lighter Side of Mail," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of human failings and frailties related to the postal service. "Football as Covered by Other Publications," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Football stories written for non-sports niche magazines. "The Sound of Money," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "The Sound Of Music"; a failed novitiate becomes a governess for the children of a Baron and they fall in love amid some really bad songs. "A Christmas Message from Santa Claus" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation, 12 month average: 1,635,612. "Who in Heck is Virginia Woolfe?", script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," a warring couple have another couple over for drinks and proceed to embarrass themselves. "Correspondence Schools For Repulsive People" photo story, script by Phil Hahn and Jack Hanrahan. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "In the Locker Room," script and art by Don Martin; A football coach tries to improve a player's football knowledge. "The Lighter Side of Arguments," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at disputes between family and friends. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Idiot-Proof Products," script and art by Al Jaffee; Products designed to be simple enough for even a moron to use effectively. "Mad School Songs For Everyday Activities," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge. "Doc Tari," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the TV series "Daktari," a veterinarian practicing in the Kenyan bush battles poachers and tends to his animal patients with the help of a cross-eyed lion and a chimpanzee nurse and with no help from his human companions. "What is Today's Most Shocking Drug Menace?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Mad Hate Book," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of human behavior and circumstances of life that are annoying. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "One Day in a Hospital," script and art by Don Martin; A doctor performs surgery on an unrepentant practical joker. "Songs of Food," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr. "The Life of Your Run," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV show "Run For Your Life," a man diagnosed with a terminal disease spends his remaining time taking foolish risks and meeting foolish people. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "What is a Born Loser?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones; Essay on people who seem cursed with bad luck, accompanied by relevant illustrations. "The Lighter Side of Camera-Bugs," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at photography enthusiasts. "The Television Network President of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando; The executive of a major television network is interviewed. "Fantastecch Voyage," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Fantastic Voyage," five scientists are shrunk to microbe size in order to cure a wealthy man's bad sinuses. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Stokely and Tess," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; The civil rights movement written to fit the musical play "Porgy And Bess." "Comic Strip Heroes Taken From Real Life," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Real life celebrities are turned into comic strip characters. "Where Our Tax Dollars Go," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Rickard; Examples of frivolous things the government spends money on. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The Black Spy suckers the White Spy into a rigged arm-wrestling match. "Outdoor Sports Indoors," script and art by Al Jaffee; Methods of playing outdoor sports inside, since urban sprawl has eliminated going outside to play. "The Lighter Side of Relatives," script and art by Dave Berg. "Fantastic Voyages Based on Everyday Experiences," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; Examples of people being miniaturized to deal with common household problems. "Mad Easter Bonnets Designed For Male Celebrities," script and art by Max Brandel. "The Smartest Ape In Captivity," script and art by Don Martin; A zookeeper drops the key to the gorilla cage in front of one of the gorillas. "The Mad Guide to Vanishing Human Types and Their Modern Replacements," script by Elizabeth Wright Jr., art by George Woodbridge. "Why Spy," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the television series "I Spy," two secret agents travel to Hong Kong undercover as tennis pros looking for a kidnapped atomic scientist/part-time swimsuit model. "What Deadly Killer Threatens Us All?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Mad Song Textbook," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Joe Orlando; Collection of songs written to delineate various subjects of study. "On the Beach at Ebb Tide," script and art by Don Martin; A man at the beach talks to another person submerged up to his chin. "The Ten Commandments – Revisited" photo story by Max Brandel. "TVarzan," script and art by Dick DeBartolo; In a parody of the TV show "Tarzan," the Lord of the Jungle faces dangerous animals and shows off his buff body while villainous hunters exploit the natives behind his back. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "What Is a Final Exam?", script by Tom Koch and May Sakami, art by Sergio Aragones. "The Lighter Side of Eating," script and art by Dave Berg. "The Mad Psychoanalysis Primer," script by Stan Hart, art by Paul Coker Jr. "A Mad Look at Musicians," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Historical Events as Covered By Modern News Feature Writers," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by George Woodbridge. "The Amateurs," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Professionals," a wealthy rancher hires a group of trigger-happy cowboys to rescue his hot wife, who has been abducted by Mexican bandits. "The Paleontologist," script and art by Don Martin. "What Would Be a Perfect Slogan For the Advertising Industry?", script and art by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. Beetle Bailey strip by Mort Walker. "Some Mad Auto Safety Features," script and art by Al Jaffee; Add-on devices for the auto designed to counteract driver's bad habits. "Water Sports Foto-plays"; Humorous captions are added to wire service photos of various water sports. "The Iron Horselaff," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "The Iron Horse," a shady womanizer wins a railroad in a crooked poker game and attempts to complete construction of the line in spite of interference from interested opponents and his own ineptitude. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "At the Academy of Electric Fan Repair," script and art by Don Martin; A teacher introduces his students to an electric fan. "If Famous Poets Had Written Mother Goose," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Nursery rhymes written in the style of William Shakespeare, Ogden Nash, Rudyard Kipling, Carl Sandberg and others. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The Black Spy tries to stab the White Spy in his sleep. "The Lighter Side of Going Steady," script and art by Dave Berg; The trials and pitfalls of teenage romance. "Everyday Guts," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke; A niche magazine making everyday occurrences seem like harrowing adventures. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad Mini-Movies: Dr. Zhicago," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; Parody of the film "Dr. Zhivago": A pompous doctor and his bimbo nurse get involved in the Russian Revolution. "Mad Mini-Movies: Is Paris Boring?", script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Is Paris Burning?," a Frenchman lobbies the Allied forces to oust the Germans from France. "Mad Mini-Movies: Throw-Up," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Bruce Stark; In a parody of the film "Blowup," a self-important fashion photographer bounces from woman to woman, never finding self-satisfaction. "Where Is the Current Trend in Popular Literature Headed?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "President Johnson on Madison Avenue"; Contemporary product advertising slogans and copy used as ironic counterpoint to photos of President Johnson. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Don Martin Turns On Portable Radios," script and art by Don Martin. "So How Come...", script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; An ironic look at double-standards in society. "Sombre," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Hombre"; a white man raised as a Native American assuming his father's place as a slumlord leads a motley crew of stagecoach robbery survivors back to civilization. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of the Mating Game," script and art by Dave Berg; A satirical look at dating rituals. "TV Game Shows Based On Newspaper Headlines," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; Real events, such as missing persons, Senate investigations and social trends are turned into premises for game shows. "Future Complaints," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Joe Orlando; Examples of how complaints about society evolve along with society. "The Cats Are All Bats," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke; Social criticism as if it were written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss. "The Shadow Knows," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Examples of a person's shadow acting out their inner feelings. "Ratpacktrol," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "The Rat Patrol"; a member of Rommel's Desert Forces in North Africa tries to lure a squad of American commandos into a series of traps. "On the Tarzan Set," script and art by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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"Star Blecch," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Star Trek," an intrepid but incompetent crew of space explorers tries to combat a plague ravaging a planetary population. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "When the Hertz-Avis Rivalry Really Gets Out of Hand" photo story; Ads for Hertz and Avis Car Rental companies devolve into name-calling. "In a Super Market," script and art by Don Martin; A man shopping in a grocery store keeps causing accidents. "TV Coverage of an Off-Year Election," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Paul Coker Jr.; A network news department tries to make a non-Presidential election interesting. "The Evolution of Dating," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge. "A Portfolio of Mad Blooming-Idiosyncrasies," script and art by Antonio Prohias; Different terms illustrated by types of flowers. "Prodigy," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando; A niche magazine aimed at young geniuses. "The Lighter Side of Young Marrieds," script and art by Dave Berg. "Mad's Pictoral Political Dictionary," script and art by Max Brandel; Real life photos ironically juxtaposed with common phrases. "Grim Pix," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Grand Prix," three arrogant race car drivers compete against each other to see who can win the most races and bed the most women. "What Is One of the Really Exciting Possibilities of a Psychedelic Trip" by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.