Humbug (1957) comic books 1958

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Cover by Jack Davis. Stories and art by Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, Arnold Roth, R. O. Blechman, Howie Schneider, Paul Rosner, Larry Siegel and Russ Heath. Another attempt by Harvey Kurtzman to duplicate the success of Mad magazine, Humbug was actually published by the artists who created it. An Arnold Roth version of Dickens' Christmas Carol includes Roth's caricatures of himself, Humbug contributors Jack Davis, Harvey Kurtzman, Will Elder, Al Jaffee, Harry Chester, R.O. Blechman, and Larry Siegel, and Charles Dickens. Parodies of the Lon Chaney biopic Man of 1000 Faces and the TV game show To Tell the Truth. Contributions from many past and future MAD Idiots, including Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, and Arnold Roth. Greetings, Like; Why Tell the Truth; T'was the Night Before Christmas; A White Christmas; Gift Wrapping; How Westerns Affect TV; The Humbug Award: Fake Santa Clauses; The Spirit of Christmas; Holiday Phone Call; Without a Word Being Spoken; The Man of 1000 Faces, 500 Bodies and 348 Voices, Growls and Shrieks; Have You Saved Your Confederate Money?; The Gift of the Magic; No Challengers for Patterson?; A Christmas Carol. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Arnold Roth. Stories and art by Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, Arnold Roth, R. O. Blechman, Howie Schneider, Paul Rosner, Larry Siegel and Russ Heath. Another attempt by Harvey Kurtzman to duplicate the success of Mad magazine, Humbug was actually published by the artists who created it. A young readers' version of Hamlet, and a parody of the TV Western show Have Gun Will Travel. Satirical looks at product packaging, Frankenstein, and the 1950s space race. Contributions from many past and future MAD Idiots, including Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, and Arnold Roth. The cover is a parody of the famous 1912 painting September Morn. Galcream; Frankenstien and His Monster; 1957 in Revue; Rocket to the Moon; Ingenuity in Packaging; Misleading Columns; The Grand Humbug Award: Orval Faubus, Humbug Hero of 1957; Indoor Track; Sputniks!; Crime in the U.S.A.; The Unrecognized Aspirin War; Fun with Hamlet & His Friends; Have Gun You Better Travel. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, Arnold Roth, Harry Purvis, Larry Siegel and Russ Heath. Another attempt by Harvey Kurtzman to duplicate the success of Mad magazine, Humbug was actually published by the artists who created it. Parodies of 1950s bestsellers and the Elvis movie Jailhouse Rock. People from history are tormented by Sputnik satellites. Satirical looks at car magazines, snow sculptures, and Miami. Contributions from many past and future MAD Idiots, including Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, and Arnold Roth. Scared You, Hey?; Report on Shaving Aids; Jailbreak Rock; Humbug Album of American History: George Washington; Everybody Is Reading Car Magazines; Favorite Formulas for Finishing Films; Miami; Real, Old-Time Cowboys: Billy the Kid; Herman Wouks Marjorie Morningsun; Snow Sculpture; Old Sputnik Prints; TV Choreography; A Humbug Valentine Bonus. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by R. O. Blechman. Stories and art by Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, Arnold Roth, Larry Siegel and Ed Fisher. Another attempt by Harvey Kurtzman to duplicate the success of Mad magazine, Humbug was actually published by the artists who created it. Parodies of 1950s government-issued instruction manuals and science fiction comics. Auto racing in the 1950s. Satirical looks at TV commercials, Spring Training, and Saint Patrick's Day. Contributions from many past and future MAD Idiots, including Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, and Arnold Roth. The Best Television Commercials 1958; Log of the Solar Hawke; Finding the Mummy; Crossing Death Valley; Prof. Jughead's Educational Corner; Basic Field Manual: U.S. Armnaviators Handbook; Sport Car Racing; Diving for Pearl; Finding a Souvenir; The Little Goldy Book; The Humbug Award: Panicky Patriots; Spring Training; Adhesive Bandages; A Quiet Night. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Seymour Mednick. Stories and art by Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, Arnold Roth, Seymour Mednick, Larry Siegel and R. O. Blechman. Another attempt by Harvey Kurtzman to duplicate the success of Mad magazine, Humbug was actually published by the artists who created it. These last two issues were produced in magazine-size format. Parodies of Old Yeller and fashion photography. Satirical looks at golf, toothpaste ads, and gardening. Contributions from many past and future MAD Idiots, including Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, and Arnold Roth. Cover photo includes cameos by Kurtzman and Roth, while the Fashion Photos feature includes cameos by Davis and Elder. Mayday Parade; Flyashi Gordonovich; New Streaked Toothpaste with Streaks, Zigzags, Dots!; Sports; Rocket Clubs; The Temporary Recession; Old Yaller; Spring Rambles; Useful Cut-Out Cards; Perspiration; The Humbug Award: Economy Optimists; Humbug's Gardening Guide; Tarzan's on the Way However; A Quiet Night; Speed Business with Telegrams. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in.; 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. Stories and art by Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, Arnold Roth, and Larry Siegel. Another attempt by Harvey Kurtzman to duplicate the success of Mad magazine, Humbug was actually published by the artists who created it. These last two issues were produced in magazine-size format. Parodies of the monster movie Rodan and 1950s muscle magazines. Satirical looks at racing fans, wedding photographers, and hunting. An excerpt from the novel Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, the original English satirist. Contributions from many past and future MAD Idiots, including Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, and Arnold Roth. Excerpts from Kurtzman's previous magazine Trump, including spoofs of L'il Abner and Rin-Tin-Tin. Man - We're Beat!; Randan; Humbug Holiday Album: The Fourth of July; Sports; Judo; Sing a Song of Sixpence; Report on Cigarette Filter Tips; T.V. Titles; And You Know Who Gets Killed; Muscle Magazines; Old Prints for Future Viewing; The Wedding Photographer; Portrait of the Adult West; Gullver's Travels; Are You a Conformist?; L'l Ab'r; Hunting; How to Read an Annual Report; Tin-Rin-Rin-Tin-Rin; Columnia LR Panels; Smoke the Big M! Final issue of the series. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in.; 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.