Mad (1952 EC) Magazine comic books 1982-1984

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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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"Rockhead III," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the film "Rocky III," faced with a challenge from a ruthless opponent, a boxer must recapture the fighting spirit he lost in the flood of personal success. "Hidden Charges in Typical Bills," script by Stan Hart, art by Bob Clarke; An article which points out hidden charges for silly things in everyday invoices. "Dumb Kind of Hero," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Some Kind Of Hero," a Vietnam vet, released from a P.O.W. camp after betraying the U.S., has a difficult time coping with civilian life. "T-shirts with Messages We'd Like to See," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; Novelty shirts with bluntly honest slogans printed on them. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; How people deal with school, blame, weddings, business, invitations, power, etiquette, modern education, the future, college, experiments, chores, making out, and punishment. "If Elected, I Solemnly Promise ...," script by Tom Koch, art by Al Jaffee; Examples of boorish behavior that needs to be legislated against. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Yaks of Life," script by Tom Koch, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "The Facts of Life," four characteristically diverse teen girls face life in a girl's academy under the guidance of their blunt but caring counselor. "Conehead the Barbituate," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Don Martin; Parody of the Conan the Barbarian novels and short stories; a none-too-bright swordsman seeks revenge against the sorcerer who killed his parents. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover art by Boris Vallejo. 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. "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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First $1.25 issue. Cover art by Richard Williams. "Warped Games," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "War Games"; a high school student hacks into a military computer and becomes a fugitive from government prosecution. "Bedsheet Signs We'll Never See on TV," script by Tom Koch, art by Bob Clarke; Signs displayed by fans at football stadiums that are a little too truthful. "Macho Is...", script by Tom Koch, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Humorous ways men attempt to prove their masculinity. "One Morning in the Dungeon Room," script and art by Don Martin; A prisoner is given the promise of release. "The Lighter Side of ...," script by Dave Berg; A humorous look at nausea, divorce, policemen, crime, culture, dinner, secrets, drunk driving, telephone calls, grades, borrowing. students, work, and neighbors. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Multiple Choice TV Scene Test," script and art by Paul Peter Porges; Various television situations are presented along with multiple descriptions of those scenes to choose from. "One Afternoon in the School Room," script and art by Don Martin; Students in a classroom dispense some vigilante justice. "Mad's All-Inclusive Monday Night Football Betting Pool," art by Jack Davis; An example of a betting slip listing wagers on every aspect of Monday Night Football, both involving the game and involving the broadcast. "Famous Quotations--and How the People Back Then Reacted to Them," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Harry North; Sarcastic answers to famous historical quotes. "Asinine to Five," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Nine to Five," three like-minded office workers struggle against discriminatory office practices. "A Mad History of Communication," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; Satirical history of the evolution of communication in the human species. "Psycho, Too," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Psycho II"; a serial murder recently released from a mental hospital tries to return to society. Back cover strip with art by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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"Staying Awake," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the film "Staying Alive," a Brooklyn youth struggles to make it in his chosen profession without the aid of brains or talent. "One Lucky Morning on Friday the 13th, script and art by Don Martin; A man down on his luck finds some money lying on the street. "What Parents Think...and What Kids Think...," script by Tom Koch, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Examples of situations from the perspective of an adult and a teen. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; Cynical observations of human behavior concerning vintage wines, annoying pets, winning a bet, dinner guests, news broadcasts, being successful, being an only child, seeing a movie, problem eaters, job interviews, creating a mess, going to a psychiatrist, learning to tell time and arriving at a compromise. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "What Is a Hang-up?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones; Essay on human behavior quirks. "Wishful Thinking," script and art by Paul Peter Porges; Examples of people wishing for dire consequences for other people doing annoying things. "Little Known Patents," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by George Woodbridge. "Mad's Helpful Hints on Breaking Up with a Girl," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard. "The 1984 M.G.M. Movie Theater Owners Supply Catalogue," script by Tom Koch, art by Bob Clarke; Supplies for theaters guaranteed to make their patrons uncomfortable. "Not-So-New-Hart," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Newhart," a terrifically low-key man owns a quaint bed and breakfast with a collection of quaint characters. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Jack Davis. Untitled story, script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Parodying the television show "At The Movies," with two critics reviewing three current hit films. "Trading Races," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Trading Places," as a social experiment, two wealthy capitalists engineer a life swap between a upper-class white man and an inner-city black man. "Raunchy Business," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Risky Business," a high school student sleeps around until he finds a woman he wants to settle down with. "Flashdunce," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Flashdance," a young woman moonlights from her welding job as an exotic dancer. "The Lighter Side of ...", script and art by Dave Berg; The humorous aggravations of auto repairs, divorce, excuses, tests, dieting, staying awake, playmates, college, cold weather, cooking, time, mothers, the telephone and progress. "How Many Mistakes can You Find in this Picture of a Fast Food Restaurant?", script by Chris Hart, art by Jack Davis; Illustration of a typical fast food restaurant with some things that aren't typical. "A Mad Look at Foto-Booths," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "One Afternood on a Corner Downtown," script and art by Don Martin; A street beggar courts multiple income streams. "C-R-E-E-P of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Harry North; Robin Williams interviews a Crisis Relocation Emergency Evacuation Planner. "Mad's Early Warning Signs," script by Don Edwing, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of signs that the country is gearing up for war. "Matt Houstink," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Matt Houston," a wealthy Texan acts as a private detective despite not having any aptitude for the job. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover art by Richard Williams. Photo of Sergio Aragones' appearance on the TV show "Real People." "The Right Stiff," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Right Stuff," the story of how the United States space program got off the ground in spite of itself is told. "One Morning on the West Coast," script and art by Don Martin; A woman christening a ship hits it a little too hard. "The Lighter Side of ...", script and art by Dave Berg; The humorous aspects of movies, school, shopping, insomnia, convertible sofas, worry, job hunting, the law, mothers, the blues, appreciation, computers, salaries, and empathy. "Mafia Outlet Bureau 1984 Shop-by-Mail Catalog," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Catalog of merchandise demographically aimed at gangsters. "Academy Awards for Teachers," script by Lou Silverstone, art by George Woodbridge; Awards for less-than-desirable behavior by teachers. "One Afternoon in a Large City," script and art by Don Martin; An entrepreneur takes advantage of a potential suicide situation. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Mad Owner's Manual for a New American Car," script by Tom Koch, art by Al Jaffee; Explanation of how to cope with the defects of your new car. "It's a Mad, Mad World," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; How different regions of the world react to a given circumstance. "After MUSH," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "After M*A*S*H*," three Korean War vets have trouble settling into life at a wacky stateside hospital. "The Frog Prince V" back cover strip by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover art by Richard Williams. "Scarred Face," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the film "Scarface," a Cuban refugee rises through the Miami drug trade through violence and sarcasm. "Early One Morning in an African Jungle," script and art by Don Martin; Tarzan and a female explorer are captured by a native tribe. "Mad's Political Believe It or Nuts," script by Don Edwing, art by Bob Clarke; Parody of the "Ripley's Believe It or Not" panel; Collection of oddities about well-known political figures. "Remington Steal," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Remington Steele," a pair of male and female detectives try to solve a case, when they can keep their hands off of each other. "Modern Merit Badges," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Boy Scout merit badges, adjusted to reflect modern values and problems. "Horrifying Cliches 11," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Grisly visualizations of common cliche phrases. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; Humorous situations involving anxious mothers, superstitions, teenage phrases, the post office, income taxes, relatives, senior citizens, education, recipes, the movies, fighting, eating out, home remedies, and moving out. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Practical Joke Catalogue for Doctors," script by Beppe Sabatini, art by Al Jaffee. "Other Uses for Pet Boa Constrictors," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "Mentl," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Yentl," a Jewish woman fights for opportunity in male-dominated Jewish society by masquerading as a man. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by Jack Davis. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover art by Richard Williams. "Grimlins," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Gremlins," a cuddly little beast becomes the pet from Hell and rampages through a small town. "One Fine Morning in the Hospital," script and art by Don Martin; A surgeon rebukes his nurse. "If the Real World of Today Caught Up with the Comics," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; featuring Beetle Bailey; Killer; Sargent Orville Snorkel; Garfield; Jon Arbuckle; Dagwood Bumstead; Mr. Dithers; Agatha Crumm; Hagar the Horrible; Andy Capp; and Momma. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; The humorous complications of dating, favors, clothing, accidents, mornings, questions, the telephone, shopping, television, compassion, the family car, illness, do-it-yourself and restaurants. "One Fine Afternoon in the Morgue," script and art by Don Martin. "How Many Mistakes can You Find in this Picture of a Movie Theater?", script by Chris Hart, art by Jack Davis. "Things To Do on the Day After," script and art by Al Jaffee; Coping with a post-apocalyptic world. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Tom Hachtman's Double Takes," script and art by Tom Hachtman; Merging celebrities with other celebrities or with famous comic and cartoon characters. "Mad's Ideal Presidential Candidate for 1984," script by Don Edwing, art by Mort Drucker; Combining selected facial features of multiple politicians to create the perfect Presidential face. "The Sham-Jock Catalog," script by James Kasmir (plot) and Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Athletic equipment for the non-athlete. "Beers," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Cheers," a neighborhood bar is too busy being hip and intellectual to actually be a place to drink. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.