Mad (1952 EC) Magazine comic books 1981-1983

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. Star Bores: "The Empire Strikes Out," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the movie Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. "A Mad Auction of Some Legendary Celebrities Personal Items," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "Don Martin Dept. Part I: One Morning in a Theatrical Shop," script and art by Don Martin. "A Mad Guide to... The Double Standards of Age," script by Barry Liebmann, art by Bob Jones. "Spy vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Amalgamated Student Supply Co. Mail Order Catalog 1980-1981 School Year," script by Diane Riccobene (idea) and Tom Koch, art by Bob Clarke. "Everyday Crimes That Should Be Punished," script by Tom Koch, art by Harry North, Esq. "An Al Jaffee Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions: Gangland Episode," script and art by Al Jaffee. "Really Important and Relevant Life Spans," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker. "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by Dave Berg; The Lighter Side of... School; Travel; Divorce; Sports; Marriage; Old Age; Weddings; Mothers; Medicine; Conventions; Family; Phone Calls; Children; and Boozing. "A Mad Guide to... Burning Calories Without Exercise," script and art by Don Edwing. "Queezy," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; A satire of the television show Quincy M.E. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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Last 75-cent cover price. Mad Super Special ad. Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation; Average number of copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 2,262,499. "The Shiner," script by Larry Siegel, art by Angelo Torres; A satire of the movie The Shining. "Variety for Other Occupations," script by Stan Hart; Variety Magazine for... Plumbers; Toll Collectors; House Painters; Moving Men; and Janitors. "Don Martin Looks at... Hulk," script and art by Don Martin; parody strips featuring Marvel Comics jade giant. "If Hollywood Hype Were Used for Everyday Dramatic Occasions," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard. "Mad's New Phobias for the 80's," script by John Ficarra, art by Paul Coker. "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by Dave Berg; The Lighter Side of Growing Pains; Car Owners; Success; Parking; Education; Modern Technology; The Energy Crisis; Inflation; Marriage; Shopping; Children; Winter; On the Job; and Discipline. "Spy vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mixed-Up Junk Mail Mailing Lists," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Harry North, Esq. "Mad Image-Builders," script and art by Al Jaffee. "Customized Organ Donor Cards for Some Very Special Donors," script by Dennis Snee; Organ donor cards for Johnny Carson, Richard Milhous Nixon, Rich Little, Muhammad Ali, Don Rickles, Howard Cosell, Idi Amin Dada, The Amazing Kreskin, Norman Lear, Ralph Nader, Billy Carter and Robert Evel Knievel. "More Mad Candid Snapshots of Historical Celebrities," script and art by Paul Peter Porges; featuring Emperor Nero; William Shakespeare; Dr. Livingston; King David; Queen Victoria; Adolph Hitler; Cleopatra; King Midas; Christopher Columbus. "Crapper John, M.D.", script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Davis; A satire of the television show Trapper John, M.D. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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First 90-cent cover price. "Undressed to Kill," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the movie Dressed to Kill. "Don Martin Dept. Part I: One Morning in a Hotel Room," script and art by Don Martin. "Now Playing... at the White House," script by Frank Jacobs; featuring photos from various Ronald Reagan movies. "We'll Always Be Suckers For Clever Advertising," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Rickard. "Spy vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohiasi. "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by Dave Berg; The Lighter Side of... Drugs; Social Calls; Childplay; Medicine; Inflation; On the Job; Dressing Up; Styles; Gifts; Activists; Shopping; The Car; Eating; and Marriage. "What Television Says and What it Really Means," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; featuring Johnny Carson; Mackenzie Phillips; Mork (Robin Williams); Lewis Hardline; Mary Tyler Moore; and Ed Asner. "A Mad Look at Some... Not-So-Famous Last Words," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by Harry North, Esq. "Why Didn't You Do Your Homework?", script by John Ficarra, art by Paul Coker; A collection of 18 Mad excuses that teachers just might buy when they ask, Why didn't you do your homework?" "Rhyming Ads," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Mad examples of rhyming ads. "A Mad Look at... Air Travel," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "That's Real Incredible, People!", script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; A satire of the television shows Real People and Thats Incredible! Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.90.

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Cover art by Sam Viviano. Mad Super Special ad. "Dullus," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the television show Dallas. "Don Martin Dept. Part I: One Morning on a Street Corner," script and art by Don Martin. "T-Shirts Through the Ages," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Harry North; featuring Napolean; Josephine; Adam; Eve; Venus De Milo; Tarzan; Baron Von Richthofen; Moses; Robinson Crusoe; Henry VIII; Mona Lisa; King Kong; Christopher Columbus; Samson; Delilah; Joan of Arc; Beethoven; and Genghis Khan. "New Inventions to Make Old Inventions Practical," script by Tom Koch, art by Bob Clarke. :The Old Gray Line," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; A satire of a "traditional" West Point movie. "The Mad Sale of Expendable American Properties, Landmarks and Monuments," script by Dennis Snee, art by Sergio Aragones. "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by Dave Berg; The Lighter Side of... Parking; The Car; Grandparents; Confessions; Jogging; Eating; Dancing; Reunions; Old Friends; The Economy; Hospitality; The Dentist; Relationships; Teenagers; and Meals. "A Let the Punishment Fit the Crime Up-Date," script by Michael J. Snider, art by Jack Davis. "Still More Candid Snapshots of Historical Celebrities," script and art by Paul Peter Porges; featuring Cheops; Picasso; Albert Einstein; and Attila the Hun. "Extraordinary People," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres; A satire of the movie Ordinary People. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.90.

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Cover art by Al Jaffee. "Raving Bully," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the boxing movie Raging Bull. "Don Martin Looks at Popeye," script and art by Don Martin; strips featuring Popeye; Olive Oyl; J. Wellington Wimpy; and Bluto. "The Lighter Side of...," script by Dave Berg, art by Dave Berg; The Lighter Side of Crime in the Streets; Sports; The Energy Crisis; Kids; Medical Gadgets; The Weather; Crime in the Home; The Family; Jogging; The Economy; House Plants; Health; Toys; and Furniture. "Guess Who's Going to Grow Up to Be What?", script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard. "Who Are You Gonna Blame...?", script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres. "Classical Beat Magazine," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; A satire of a pop music magazine, used to promote classical music. "William Shakespeare... Movie Critic," script by Henry Clark; William Shakespeare critiques "Star Trek, The Motion Picture", "1941", "The Amityville Horror", "Bronco Billy", "The China Syndrome", "Moonraker", "Rocky", "Rocky II", "Apocalypse Now", "The Black Hole" and "The Jerk." "Har to Har," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; A satire of the television show Hart to Hart. Back cover story by Sergio Aragones. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.90.

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Cover art by Mort Drucker. Mad Super Special ad. "Flopeye," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the movie Popeye. "Don Martin Dept. Part I: One Blazing Hot Day on the Desert," script and art by Don Martin. "A Mad Look at Some... Celebrities Diapers," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by Bob Clarke; featuring Attila the Hun; Hare Krishna; Jesse James; Pythagoras; Harry Houdini; Mickey Mouse; Muhammad Ali; Napoleon; The Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan; Yasir Arafat; Lady Godiva; Steve Martin; Arnold Schwarzeneger; and Kiss. "If They Can Put a Man on the Moon, Then Why Can't They...," script by John Ficarra, art by Jack Davis. "Mad's Airline President of the Year," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge. "Mad's Really Relevant Book of Lists," script by Frank Jacobs. Altered States Flip Cover by Jack Rickard. "Assaulted State," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; A satire of the movie Altered States. "Don Martin Dept. Part I: One Blazing Hot Day on the Beach," script and art by Don Martin. "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by Dave Berg; The Lighter Side of Dining Out; Collections; Photography; Punishment; Television; The Car; TV News; Food; Crime; Boating; Obsessions; The Beach; The Telephone; and Accidents. Spy vs. Spy by Antonio Prohias. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.90.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. "Superduperman II," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Superman II": The hero's attempt to claim a normal life is interrupted by the intrusion of three fugitive criminals from his home planet. "Don Martin Sells Us Sea Shells by the Sea Shore," script and art by Don Martin. "Stadium & Team Owners Paraphenalia 1981 Supply Catalogue," script by Tom Koch, art by Bob Clarke; Catalog of supplies for stadium operators to help them make more money and make their customer's experience worse. "Stuff We Don't Get to See on the Tube," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Davis; Examples of how TV reality doesn't always include real reality. "The Lighter Side of…", script and art by Dave Berg; Single entry strips satirizing how people deal with economizing, obedience, love, communication, finances, vacations, working, cooking, activists, marriage, worries, the office, and teenagers. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The White Spy decoys the Black Spy into sabotaging himself. "How Many Mistakes can You Find in this Picture?", script by Chris Hart, art by George Woodbridge; A picture of a rock concert is designated with intentional "mistakes" and the reader must identify what the mistakes are. "Thought Patterns for Real-Life Every-Day Situations," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Harry North. "Still More American Jokes They're Telling in Poland," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Jokes based on stereotypical behavior characteristics of Americans. "Too Gross for Comfort," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of the TV series "Too Close For Comfort"; An overprotective father annoys his two teenage daughters, but not as much as the unfunny script does. "One Day in Metropolis" back cover strip by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.90.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. "Starchie Bonker's Place or A Christmas Carol O'Conner," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the television show Archie Bunkers Place and the novel A Christmas Carol. Mock-up of a National Enquirer cover. "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by Dave Berg; The Lighter Side of Helping; Assertiveness; Diets; Values; The Telephone; Interviews; Pets; Nursery Rhymes; Greed; Weddings; Going Out; Shopping; Tragedies; and Exams. "The 1981 Night Before Christmas or A Final Visit From St. Nicholas," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Harry North; featuring Santa Claus and Ralph Nader. "Family Snapshots They Never Put in the Family Album," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "Outlandish," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; A satire of the movie Outland. "Give Thanks," script by John Ficarra, art by Sergio Aragones; Some Mad suggestions for things to give thanks for on thanksgiving." "The National Parent Test," script by Stan Hart, art by Paul Coker. "A Mad Look at Discrimination," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge. "Raiders of a Lost Art," script by Dick DeBartolo and Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.90.

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Cover art by Don Martin. Mad Super Special ad. Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation; Average number of copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 2,133,610. "For Her Thighs Only," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the movie James Bond: For Your Eyes Only. "Don Martin Dept. Part I: One Day in a Sculptor's Studio," script and art by Don Martin. "A Mad Report on Progress," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Harry North. "If the Underworld Were Allowed to Advertise," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard. "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by Dave Berg; The Lighter Side of Doctors; Automobiles; Crime; The Past; Shopping; Eating; Marriage; Kids; Communicating; Messages; Sports; Finances; Transportation; and Little Kids. "A Mad Look at the Idiocy of Young Athletes Who Imitate the Pros on TV," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; sports parody. "Spy vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Whatever Became of...?", script by Frank Jacobs; featuring Charles Bronson; Rona Barrett; Hugh Hefner; Vanessa Redgrave; Billy Carter; George Lucas; Ed McMahon; Ralph Nader; Billy Martin; and Fidel Castro. "A Mad Look at Lousy Kissers," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "A Mad Guide to Understanding Statistics," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Paul Coker. "Family Fools," script by Dick Bic, art by Angelo Torres. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip by Sergio Aragones. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.90.

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Cover art by Bob Clarke. "Video Games Based on Real Life," script and art by Al Jaffee; "screen shots" of various fictional games with humorous captions. "Don Martin Dept. Part I: One Fine Afternoon While Skydiving," script and art by Don Martin. "Questions We'd Like to Ask Some TV Advertisers," script by Billy Doherty (idea) and Tom Koch, art by Angelo Torres. "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by by Dave Berg; The Lighter Side of Roommates; Toys; The Telephone; Mornings; Hair; The Times; Cooking; Punctuality; Business Calls; Reading; Know-How; Kid Brothers; Reunions; and Communicating. "Only a True Rock Fan Would...," script by Chris Hart, art by Jack Davis. "The Model Majority Manual," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; How to help form a moral nation...and reverse the trend from national shame to national glory...through our Lord. "A Mad Portfolio of... Quotes You Can Bet Were Never Said," script and art by Dick DeBartolo; featuring Richard Nixon; Ed McMahon; Gene Simmons; Meatloaf; Charles Schulz; John McEnroe; Milton Berle; Nancy Reagan; Sammy Davis, Jr.; Marie Osmond; and Jack Ritter. "The Star Wars Log: The Master Plan for Future Space Films," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Harry North; featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi; Darth Vader; Chewbacca; Princess Leia; Han Solo; C-3PO; R2-D2; Luke Skywalker; Boba Fett; Yoda; and Lando Calrissian. "DeGenerate Hospital," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the television series General Hospital. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.90.

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Last 90-cent issue. Cover art by Harry North. "Mad's Academy Awards Show," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; featuring Michael Caine; Lily Tomlin; Sylvester Stallone; Caitlin Clarke; Kermit the Frog; Miss Piggy; Paul Newman; Brooke Shields; Sylvia Kristel; Melissa Sue Anderson; Faye Dunaway; Danny DeVito; Robert Blake; George Segal; Mel Brooks; Charles Grodin; Dudley Moore; Bruce Dern; Julie Andrews; Jerry Lewis; Peter Ustinov; Burt Lancaster; Susan Sarandon; Walter Matthau; Roger Moore; Bo Derek; Jack Nicholson; George Hamilton; Cheech Marin; and Tommy Chong. "One Fine Day Downtown," script and art by Don Martin. "Ronald Reagan's Gettysburg Address," script by Paul Laikin, art by Jack Rickard. "The Lighter Side of....," script and art by Dave Berg. "If Photograph Albums Told the Whole Truth," script by Stan Hart, art by Al Jaffee. "What Disc Jockeys Say.... and What They Mean," script by Dick de Bartolo, art by Rick Meyerowitz. "Truly Honest and Informative Listings," script and art by Tom Koch; Parody of TV Guide. "Mad Visits a Local Gun Club Picnic," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; featuring Ronald Reagan. "The Mad Application for Membership in the Moral Majority," script by John Ficarra. "The Mad Nasty Book Volume Three," script by Tom Koch, art by Harry North; featuring The White House and M.A.S.H. "Swill Street Blues," script by Tom Koch, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of TV show Hill Street Blues. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.90.

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First $1.00 issue. Cover art by Jack Rickard. "The Greatest American Zero," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "The Greatest American Hero," an FBI agent tries to train a teacher with a super-suit how to be a hero. "One Gloomy Day in the Dungeons," script and art by Don Martin; A dungeon prisoner demands privacy. "The Mad Student's Hate Book," script by Mike Claussen (plot), Al Jaffee, and Jody Revenson, art by Al Jaffee; Examples of things that make a student's life more difficult. "If Junk Mail had Always Existed," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; Period-specific advertising fliers. "A Mad Guide to First Aid," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; A first aid treatment manual that does more harm than good. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; Humorously annoying behavior regarding women's liberation, bravery, curiosity, decisions, telephones, progress, shopping, relationships, growing up, children, values, snacking, partying and Sunday school. "Mad's ABC's of Writing Successful Exams and Term Papers," script by Tom Koch, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Collection of suggestions to writing better term papers, one suggestion for each letter of the alphabet. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Occult Promoter of the Year," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis. "Mad Looks in on Public Television," script by Larry Siegel, art by Harry North; A local Public Broadcasting System TV station conducts a fund drive. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip by Sergio Aragones. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Mott Drucker. "M*U*S*H*", script by Arnie Kogen, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the TV series "M*A*S*H*," life is portrayed on a past-its-prime television series about the Korean War. "Marching Songs Now that the Armed Forces are Co-ed," script by Mary Joan Chini (plot) and Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Famous military songs are rewritten to reflect modern times. "One Freezing Day in a Cemetery," script and art by Don Martin; A group of pallbearers have an accident. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; Ironic situations inspired by people dealing with big brothers, cooking, injuries, crime, discipline, math, the other woman, economics, doctors, medical exams, dinner time, parents, dating and justice. "Mad's Theft and Vandal-Proof Products," script and art by Al Jaffee; Products designed to foil theft and vandalism attempts. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "A Mad Look at American Justice," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; A satirical examination of the American Justice System from its beginnings to its current state. "A Special Edition of 20/30 Starring Barbara Waltzers," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; A journalist interview three celebrities plugging their new films. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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"Paltry Guise," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the film "Poltergeist," a family tries to cope with the strange incidents that randomly occur in their new home. "One Fine Day in Fairbanks, Alaska," script and art by Don Martin; A dog sled is forced to make a series of stops. "If Famous Poets had to Make a Living Today," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Classic poets apply their talents to mundane modern jobs. "The 1982 Mad Yearbook," script and art by Lou Silverstone; Satirical captions are added below generic file photos parodying current events. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; Humorous reactions to situations involving communication, meals, birthdays, fathers, flattery, advice, timing, the environment, cars, chauvinism, working, shopping, fighting, and exams. "If They Passed Other Truth In... Laws," script by Stan Hart, art by Harry North; If other people in other situations were required to tell the truth just like advertisers. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's School Teacher of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Paul Coker Jr.; A high school teacher is interviewed about his job and his approach to education. "Some Simple Laws that Make Sense Out of Soap Operas," script by Mark Dressler, art by Angelo Torres. "A Foreign Traveler's Guide to the United States," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; Almanac with advice to tourists about life in the United States. Back cover strip, script by Sergio Aragones, art by Jack Davis. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. Inside front cover strip by Sergio Aragones. "An Officer Ain't No Gentleman," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "An Officer and a Gentleman," a military recruit finds love while trying to survive a brutal drill sergeant. "Don Martin's Atomic Holocaust Survival Manual," script by Don Edwing, art by Don Martin; A guide to surviving nuclear attack. "Mad's X-Reagans," script by Don Edwing, art by Bob Clarke; Photos of President Reagan are altered to reveal hidden items for comedic effect. "Little-Known and Rarely Diagnosed Mad Ailments Contracted at Hospitals," script and art by Don Edwing. "The U.S. Video Game Olympic Team," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; The best of the best video gamers. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; The humorous trials of baby-sitting, growing up, job qualifications, modern morality, wisdom, relationships, status clothing, eating out, economics, conclusions, sacrifices, fire fighters, police, nagging, and assumptions. "A Mad Look at the Differences Between Optimism, Pessimism & Realism," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; How the same situation is judged from three different perspectives. "If Parents and Children Behaved like Professional Sports Figures," script by Dennis Snee, art by Jack Rickard; Parent/child relationships are described in contemporary sports terms. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Private Benjurmind," script by Larry Siegel, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV spin-off series "Private Benjamin," a clumsy goof tries to survive in the army. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. "Simple & Simple," script by Lou Silverstone and Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Simon and Simon," two brothers try to solve crimes while bickering like brothers. "One Prehistoric Morning While Inventing," script and art by Don Martin; A caveman finds a different use for the newly invented wheel. "Places to Hide the M-X Missle Where They Will Never be Found," script by Paul Laikin, art by George Woodbridge; Places devoid of people that can house missile silos. "The Lighter Side of ...", script and art by Dave Berg; The trials and ironies of sickness, jogging, marriage, school, eating, offers, sleep, personalities, bumper stickers, pets, logic, neighbors, employment, and television. "A Mad Look at Big-Time TV," script and art by Paul Peter Porges; Examples of things unique to television. "Mad's Defense Contractor of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Al Jaffee; A multi-billionaire defense contractor is interviewed. "Long Distance Runs of the Future," script by Dennis Snee, art by Jack Rickard; Theme suggestions for future urban marathon events. "Personalized License Plates for Fictional and Historical Characters," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Verdiccch," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of the film "The Verdict"; an alcoholic lawyer takes a malpractice case against a church-run hospital and finds his reason for being. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. "Tootsie Role," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Tootsie"; an out of work actor nabs a part in a TV soap opera by masquerading as a woman. "Picture Signs for all Occasions," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Wordless signs warning of various social situations. "Little-Known and Rarely Diagnosed Mad Ailments Contracted at Fast Food Restaurants," script and art by Don Edwing; Diseases specifically contracted from frequenting fast food restaurants. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; Outline of the changes external forces exert on a television situation comedy. "How Many Mistakes can You Find in this Picture?", script by Chris Hart, art by Angelo Torres; Picture of a high school prom with a list of mistakes in the illustration. "Don Martin Looks at the Dark Crystal," script and art by Don Martin; In a parody of the film "The Dark Crystal," a colony of elves and fairies oppose a bid for conquest from a colony of underworld trolls. "State College of Adulthood Training," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; College whose curriculum focuses on training young people to be conformist adults. "Mother Goose Around the World," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Famous nursery rhymes are altered to reflect the local traits of various world regions. "Give Us a Break!", script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Gimme a Break," a widower and his four children live with a housekeeper who insults them. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by George Woodbridge. "Knut Rider," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of the TV series "Knight Rider"; a man drives a car with artificial intelligence, solves crimes and picks up girls. "One Fine Day Uptown," script and art by Don Martin; A man views a competition through a hole in a wooden fence. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; The trials and tribulations of dealing with comparisons, emergencies, baby sitters, guilt, splitsville, old age, traveling, eating out, answers, fast food joints, neighbors, handguns, exams and running. "When You Go to the Movies, You Can be Sure of Seeing," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard; An illustrated list of cinema cliches. "Future Smithsonian Exhibits from TV Land," script by Dennis Snee, art by George Woodbridge; Unusual TV props on exhibit at the national museum. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Three Cornered Pitney," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; How to build and play a brand new game. "Little Known Celebrity Cult Groups," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres. "A Mad Look at Lines," script and art by Paul Peter Porges; Examples of odd collections of people lined up for something. "The Mad Nasty Book, Volume Four," script by Tom Koch, art by Harry North; Examples of modern celebrities and trends are cited and then ridiculed. "A Mad Look at the Walkman," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Inappropriate uses for your portable radio and headphones. "Square Dregs," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "Square Pegs"; two misfit high school students try to be popular. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Last $1.00 issue. Cover art by Richard Williams. "Stuporman ZZZ," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Superman III," a computer genius turns Stuporman evil at the whim of a corrupt businessman. "Don Martin's Superman III Out-Takes," script and art by Don Martin. "Cosmetics for Kids," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Cosmetic products to make children seem older. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by by Dave Berg; A cynical look at dealing with breaking the ice, birthday presents, playing golf, remaining neutral, serving dinner, excuses, new cars, employees, communication, jogging, volunteering, doctors, dating and coming home late. "The Mad School of Parenting," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Course booklet outlining various courses of study in parenting. "Talking Cars of the Future," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.; The potential problems created by cars that can speak are outlined. "If Certain Celebrities Married...What Would Their Children be Like," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; Depicting the children of unusual pairings and the traits those children would display. "Amending the Rule Books to Cover Sportscasters," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; Rules designed to curb excessive behavior in the announcing booth. "The Book of Mad," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Rickard; Bob Clark; Pau Coker Jr.; Jack Davis; George Woodbridge; Dave Berg; and Don Martin. "Don Martin's Return of the Jedi Out-Takes," script and art by Don Martin. "T.J. Shnooker," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.