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This Magazine is Crazy (1957) comic books 1959

  • Issue #8
    This Magazine is Crazy (1957) 8

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    Stories and art by Jack Davis, Tony Couch and Jo Albistur. Charlton's Mad imitator continues its hit-or-miss parodies of 1950s pop culture. Russian versions of American comic strips, including "Dennis the Terrible," "Comrade Beetlnik" and "Peanutskis". Contrasting real Western historical figure with their TV versions, with art by actual Mad legend Jack Davis. And finally, it had to happen: This Magazine Is Crazy, itself a Mad imitator, presents a parody of Mad magazine. Spoofs of 1950s advertising, including art instruction, toothpaste, and cigarettes. Duggles Fast-1 Ad; Draw Me!; Shrimp Creole; The Russians Are Stealing Our Comics!; 1958's Ten Best Accidents; Aesappy Fable!; Those Jinx Covers; Those Fabulous Firsts; Florman Decent Deal Questions Your Questions; Fact Realism vs. TV Is 'Em Real; Junior Kits; Let's Bring Back "Dear John" Letters; American Sketchbook; On the Late Show; Enter Crazy's Money Contest; Finger Signs; Crazy's Small-American Team; Is Your Name on this Page?; The American Teacher; Let's Jazz Up Our License Plates!; Crazy's Very Own Sympathy Cards; BAD; Winsom Cigarettes; Crust Toothpaste. Final issue of the series. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.