Mad (1952 EC) Magazine comic books 1983-1985

Cover art by Jack Rickard. "Q.T. The Quasi-Terrestrial," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Davis; A satire of the movie, "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial." "E.T.", script and art by Don Martin; E.T. makes his own version of a ghetto blaster. "Awful Annie," script by Larry Siegel, art by Angelo Torres; A satire of the movie "Annie." "How Many Mistakes Can You Find In This Picture ?", script by Chris Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Another "How Many Mistakes" feature, this one featuring a Discount Hi-Fi Store. "The Lighter Side Of...," script and art by Dave Berg; Dave Berg's Lighter Side of gag section focusing on the topics, Babysitting; Credibility; The Telephone; Politics; Snacks; Excuses; Bad Habits; Spray Cans; Computers; Sports; Advice; Bargains; Eating; Shopping and Cold Weather. "Spy VS. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "A Mad Guide To The Anatomy Of The Human Body Based On The Comics," script by Frank Jacobs and Sergio Aragones (Idea), art by Jack Rickard; A guide of the human body part by part using famous comic strip characters body parts as examples. "Mad Presents Some Graphic Demonstrations Of...When Not To Use Famous Pick-Up Lines," script by Chris Hart, art by Al Jaffee; Gags based on the premise of When Not To Use Famous "Pick-Up" Lines in various illogical situations. "Star Blecch II The Wreck Of Korn," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the movie, "Star Trek II The Wrath Of Khan." "Star Trek II," script and art by Don Martin; Don Martin's wacky view of Vulcan anatomy. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by Jack Davis. 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.

Cover art by Richard Williams. "Re-Hash Of The Jeti," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the movie, "Return Of The Jedi." "A Mad Guide Of Life's Annoying Little Uncertainties...Or...You're Never Really 100% Sure," script by John Ficarra, art by Paul Coker; A series of gags on things we're just not certain of in life's everyday situations. "Mad's Video Game Arcade Owner Of The Year," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Angelo Torres; Clint Eastwood interviews Philo Starbuck of the Milky Way Arcade. "One Fine Medieval Morning At Home," script and art by Don Martin; Home-town boy gets decapitated. "The Lighter Side Of...," script and art by Dave Berg; Dave Berg's Lighter Side of gag section focusing on the topics, Clothes; Dentists; Records; Sex; Food; Love; Annoyances; Soap Operas; Block-Busting; Bragging; Dating; Greeting Cards; Graffiti; Money & Pets. "Spy VS. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's All-Inclusive Do-It-Yourself Peanuts Comic Strip," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Fill in the blanks Peanuts comic strip. "Poetic Tributes To People Who Wouldn't Ordinarily Get Them," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Harry North; Poems dedicated to people in small time or seedy occupations like a mugger; a plumber; a garbage man; a parking attendant; a mover; a loan-shark; a postal clerk; an accountant and a forgotten government official. "An Advertiser Would Have Us Believe," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; Examples of what advertisers will say just to get someone to buy into their product. "The *A* Team [The *Asinine* Team]", script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the TV series, "The A-Team." Back cover Frankenstein strip by Don Martin. 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.

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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.

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.

Cover art by Richard Williams. "Inbanana Jones and the Temple of Goons," script by Dick De Bartolo, art by Jack Davis; Parody of the film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. "Mad's Modern Believe It or Nuts!", script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Parody of Ripley's Believe It or Not. "Mad's Easy Step-by-Step Break Dance Chart," script by Don Edwing, art by Al Jaffee. "Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan," script and art by Don Martin; Short scenes parodying the film Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan. "The Mad Nasty Book, Volume Five," script by Tom Koch, art by Harry North; featuring Michael Jackson; Billy Martin; Jesse Jackson; Fred Rogers; Mickey Mouse; Joan Rivers; and John Glenn. "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by Dave Berg. "Horrifying Sports Cliches ," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker. "A Mad Look at Horseback Riding," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Mad's X-Rated Celebrity Trivia Quiz," script by Paul Laikin, art by Mort Drucker. "Splashdance," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film Splash. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by James Warhola. Mad T-Shirt ad. "Star Blecch III: The Search for Plot," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. "Baby Talk Exposed," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "The TV Prime-Time Graveyard," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Tombstones with epitaphs for TV shows. "Mad's Baseball Owner of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Davis; Interview with baseball team owner. "A Mad Look at Airline Safety Instructions," script and art by Al Jaffee. "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by Dave Berg. "Ain't It Great!!", script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; featuring Brooke Shields, Billy Martin, and George Steinbrenner. Don Martin Looks At… "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock." "Mad's Modern Believe It or Nuts!", script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Parody of Ripley's Believe It or Not. "What It Will Be Like When Every Device Talks," script and art by Dick De Bartolo. "The Criminals' Yellow Pages," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge. "Web*Star," script by Larry Siegel, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of TV show Webster. Spy vs Spy by Antonio Prohias. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by Doug Webb (as Armanli). "Family Tides," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of TV show Family Ties. "One Fine Morning at State Prison," script and art by Don Martin; Execution by electric chair. "The Evolution of the Species, Updated," script by Chris Hart, art by Harry North. "After the Game Is Over," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Davis; Another side to sports fans. "The Mad Movie Rating System," script by John Ficarra (script) and Billy Doherty (idea); Additional MPAA style movie ratings. "The Lighter Side of...", script and art by Dave Berg. "One Fine Christmas in the Jungle," script and art by Don Martin; Cannibal tribe donates for the needy. Spy Vs. Spy by Antonio Prohias. "Mad Percentages," script by John Ficarra, art by Paul Coker; featuring E.T. and Woody Allen. "Snappy Answers to Stupid Bumper Stickers," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke. "The Best... and the Worst... Things to Say for Every Occasion," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge. "Hardhassle and McCorny," script by Dick De Bartolo, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of TV show Hardcastle and McCormick. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover art by Richard Williams. "Mad Multiplex," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Sam Viviano, Harry North, and Angelo Torres; Gene Sissy and Roger Ebore review the movies Ghost-Dusters, Purple Acid Rain and the Karocky Kid; Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert parodied. "The Trend Toward Rottenness in the Comic Strips," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke; featuring Andy Capp; Arnold; Crock; The Wizard of ID; Blondie; Dagwood; Annie; Family Circus; Cathy; Peanuts (Charlie Brown, Lucy); and Beetle Bailey. "Don Edwing Looks At Funerals," script and art by Don Edwing. "An Instant Guide to American Regional Types," script by Paul Coker, art by Frank Jacobs. "The Lighter Side Of...," script and art by Dave Berg. "Mad's Lurid Romantic Textbooks," script by Tom Koch, art by Harry North. "A Mad Look At Pets' Back Talk," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "If You Walk Down A Dark Street," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge. "Supergall," script by Dick De Bartolo, art by Jack Davis; parody of the movie Supergirl. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by George Woodbridge. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Wraparound cover by Irving Schild. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, Tom Hachtman, Desmond Devlin, John Ficarra, Charlie Kadau, Joe Raiola, Paul Peter Porges, Lou Silverstone, Frank Jacobs, Harry North, Esq., George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Special music-themed issue spoofs 1980s-era rock videos and TV cop dramas, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. TV news magazine Nightline examines the music-video phenomenon. What happens when rock stars die, and where the money from music sales goes. Mad's takes on funerals, wanted posters, and in-flight information. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Rock Video Produced By Pressure Groups; Boys Just Wanna Be George; Mad's Aptitude Test Number Seven: Will You Make a Good Rock Star?; Red Topple and Night Time Takes a Mad Look at Rock Video; The Exploitation of a Rock Death; Where Your Rock Album Dollar Goes; One Day in a Police Department; Honest Ads That Introduce "New, Improved" Products; The Mad "Don't" Book: What Not to Do at a Funeral; The Lighter Side of...; Useful and Practical Inflight Information We'd Like to See; One Fine Day at a Television Station; Wanted Posters For the Real Criminals Who Threaten Our Lives; The Mysteries of the Morning; One Fine Day in a Department Store; Rip-Off-Tide; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, David Allikas, Larry Siegel, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Harry North, Esq., George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Sam Viviano, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, Antonio Prohias, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of The Cosby Show and the Steve Martin-Lily Tomlin comedy All of Me, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Rules for television writers. A spoof of tough-guy detective Mike Hammer (in his 1980s TV incarnation). Mad's takes on moving out, physical fitness, and the federal budget. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Gal of Me; One Fine Tuesday in the Dungeon; Things You Can Do For Your Dog On His Birthday; The Lighter Side of…; Mike Hammy; The Physical Fitness Mother Goose; MADs Talking Stamps; The MADs Television Writers Rule Book; One Fine Wednesday in Detroit; Who Needs It?; A MAD Guide to How Simple Things Work; MAD 7-Point Plan For Balancing the Budget and Wiping Out the National Debt; MAD Tips on Moving Out and Making It On Your Own; Spy vs Spy; The Clodsby Show; One Fine Thursday in Seattle; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, Lou Silverstone, John Ficarra, Mat Jacobs, Elizabeth Swain, Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, Mike Snider, Larry Siegel, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Harry North, Esq., George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Allan Tannenbaum, Bob Clarke, Sam Viviano, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. The final issue edited by Al Feldstein, who took over as editor from Harvey Kurtzman in 1956. Spoofs of the first Beverly Hills Cop movie, and late-night soap-opera Dynasty, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A rare latter-day gag by original Mad creators Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, based on civilian vigilante Bernie Goetz. Fake Trivial Pursuit cards. Mad's takes on moving out, Bruce Springsteen, and the Heimlich Maneuver. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Fold-In; Die-Nasty; One Fine Sunday Afternoon in the Jungle; The Mad Wrestling Primer; Raising Money With Other Forms of Legalized Gambling; The Mad Emergency Barf-Inducing Technique - The Potrzebie Maneuver; Porn in the U.S.A.; The Lighter Side of...; One Fine Tuesday Morning Uptown; Join Mad's Trendy Book of the Month Club; If Advertisers Made Use of Old Masters; The Mad Practical Driving Test; Mad's "Goetz Mask" - Special Bonus - Wear This and No Mugger Will Mess With You!!!; Pastimes for Nerds; If the Miller Lite Beer Gang Ran This Country; Mad's Really Perplexing Mysteries of Life; One Fine Friday Evening Downtown; Beverly Hills Cop Out; The Trivial Pursuit Survival Kit. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Wraparound cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, Stan Hart, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Mat Jacobs, Rurik Tyler, Elizabeth White, Desmond Devlin, Alan Zweibel, Dennis Snee, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Sam Viviano, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of the movie Witness, and TV sitcom Kate & Allie, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Al Jaffee's version of Transformers. Sergio Aragones' version of Disneyworld. Mad's takes on Woodstock, daytime talk shows, and fortune cookies. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Witless; One Bright Morning at a Boston Cemetery; Relevant Fortune Cookies For Other Dining Spots; Woodstock Revisited; The Lighter Side of...; One Dark Afternoon in Edmonton; The Mad Sports Page; A Frequent Flyer Bonus Program We'd Like to See; A Mad Look at the Disneyworlds; Celebrity Silhouettes ...or...Which Famous Person Is Which?; First Annual Reunion - Guests of The Phil Donahue Show; Practical Sports in and Around the Home; The Mad Stress Chart; Truly Logical "Transformers"; One Glorious Evening in Death Valley; Mate & Ali-mony; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by Al Jaffee. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, Stan Hart, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Arnie Kogen, John Rios, Mike Snider, John Boni, Lauretta Jones, Toma, Frank Jacobs, George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Mad spoofs every teen movie of the 1980s except Say Anything, featuring art by Mort Drucker, plus The Goonies, with art by EC legend Jack Davis. Mad's look at the early years of the computer revolution. A rare latter-day gag by original Mad creators Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, based on Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger. A parody of Cyndi Lauper's 1980s anthem Girls Just Want to Have Fun. A computer-themed version of Casey at the Bat. Prince (the musician) shows up in a fairy tale. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Mad's Academy Awards for Teenage Films: Getcha, All the Right Movements, Classless, Hot Dawg - The Movie, The Breakfast Bunch, Flashing Times at Ridgemont High, Caddyshlock, Cop Academy, Revenge of the Nerdballs, Primate School, Pokey's, Frisky Business, Footloosed, Zapping, Pokey's Revenge, Valley Chick; Spy vs. Spy; The Lighter Side of...; A Fairy Tale We'd Like to See; A Mad Look at Some Not-So-Famous First Attempts; Goons, They Know How it's Done!; The Mad Computer Primer; Practical Computer Programs for Normal Everyday Use; One Fine Morning at the Office; The Computer Company President of the Year; Casey at the Byte; If Computers Are so Brilliant...; Mad's Guide to Computer Language; The Mad Computer Program; Mad's Celebrity Supermarket; Goofies; Justice Once; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover by Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, John Ficarra, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Billy Doherty, Larry Siegel, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Lou Silverstone, Tom Hachtman, Frank Jacobs, George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Rambo II and TV sitcom Night Court, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Plus a retro spoof of Gilligan's Island. A rare latter-day cover by original Mad artists Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, featuring Ronald Reagan and Rambo! A parody of Madonna's 1980s anthem Material Girl. Mad's look ahead at civilian space travel. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Dumbo - More Blood Part II; One Disastrous Day on the Atlantic; Superior Girl; NASA's Proposed Questionnaire for Civilian Space Shuttle Passengers; A Mad Look at Bugs; Some Straight Talk About Selling Cigarettes to a Hostile Public - R. J. Riddles; Cabbage Patch Products for People Who Hate Cabbage Patch Products; The Lighter Side of...; One Dark Day in Prison; Gigglin's Island; How to End a Date Painlessly; Bad Habit Enders; TV God Magazine; 14 Reasons Why You'll Miss Seeing Halley's Comet; Nut Court; One Depressing Day in the Dungeon; Mad's Snappy Comments on Stupid Government Policies and Abuses; Mad Double Features; Fold-In; The Alfred E. Neumaneuver. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.