Mad (1952 EC) Magazine comic books

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Adventures of The Red Baron or Happiness ist ein Kleine Kaput Beagle," script by Frank Jacobs and Bob Muccio, art by Jack Rickard; Series of comic strips, drawn in the style of Charles Schultz, depicting the battles between Snoopy and The Red Baron from the German perspective. "Can a Lot," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the musical "Camelot," the president of a canned wax fruit corporation deals with the plots and drama of his board and his cheating wife. "Mad's Home Movies," script by Dean Norman, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Scenes from home movies of a family's less than memorable vacation. "The Lighter Side of High School Football," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of the ridiculous side of high school football games and the people who attend them. "A Psychedelic Diary," script by Dick DeBartolo; Pages from a diary recording the hallucinations of the author after sampling LSD. "Mad's Academy Awards For World Celebrities" photo story, script by Max Brandel and Frank Jacobs; featuring Hubert Humphrey; Frank Sinatra; Mia Farrow; Ho Chi-Mihn; Adam Clayton Powell; Richard Nixon; Charles DeGaulle; Dean Rusk; George Romney; Nelson Rockefeller; Eugene McCarthy; H. Rap Brown; and Dr. Timothy Leary. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "One Evening at the Health Club," script and art by Don Martin. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Service Station," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Free-Loader: The Magazine for Deadbeats," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando; A niche magazine aimed at people dedicated to getting other people to pay for their lives. "Mad Mini-Vision: Jugg for the Defense," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Judd for the Defense," a humorless attorney must represent the spoiled brat son of a prominent citizen. "Mad Mini-Vision: Mannecch," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "Mannix"; a not so bright private detective bungles all the cases his corporate employers assign him. "Mad Mini-Vision: It Takes a Crook," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "It Takes a Thief," an amorous thief is extorted into acting as a field agent for a secret government agency, when he can stop chasing girls. "In What Battle Zone Are the Most Shocking Atrocities Being Committed?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Rosemia's Boo-Boo," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Rosemary's Baby," a young couple moves into an apartment building filled with sinister people. Soon the pregnant woman fears her baby may be Satan's child. "One Day in Baghdad," script and art by Don Martin; A rookie snake charmer gets the wrong end of a cobra. "Mad's Follow-up Report on Progress," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Examples of how technological progress hasn't necessarily made life better. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "A Mad Look at Bugs 'n Worms 'n Things," script by Don Edwing, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Various humorous examples of insects interacting with their environment. "Casey at the Dice," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the poem "Casey at the Bat," a famous craps player tries to beat a table on a hot streak. "If Polls and Surveys Had Been Used Through History," script by Sy Reit, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of how history would have been altered if those involved had listened to pollsters. "What is a Make-out Man?", script by Arnie Kogen, art by Sergio Aragones; Essay on why women have a natural attraction to some men. "A Mad Show-Biz Success Story," script by Dean Norman, art by Don Martin; A downtrodden man finds hope of success when he discovers a fish who can sing and dance. "Songs of Crime, Violence, War, Hate, Bigotry, the Lunatic Fringe, and All-Around Ecchiness," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Lyrics satirizing various hate groups are set to the music of famous show tunes. "The Lighter Side of Physical Fitness," script and art by Dave Berg; Parody of people attempting to exercise. "Christmas is...", script by Gilbert Barnhill, art by Al Jaffee; Series of cynical examples of how Christmas has been corrupted by commercialism and greed. "MafiaCo Incorporated," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Rickard; Corporate stockholders report on the previous year's profits and losses for a crime organization. "What Gift Will Many Holiday Party Revelers Pick Up on the Drive Home?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo (as James Montgomery Mingo). "A Mad Look at the Diseases of Our Sick Society," script and art by Max Brandel; Wire photos are labeled with the names of actual diseases for ironic effect. "Familiar Affair," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "Family Affair"; a bachelor and his butler reluctantly take in the three sickeningly adorable children of his dead brother. "Outside a Novelty Shop," script and art by Don Martin; A man seeks a means of avenging a practical joke played on him. "Mad's 1968-'69 Football Low Lights," script by Al Jaffee, art by Jack Davis; National Football League plays are examined from the perspective of the triumphant participant and from the perspective of the participant defeated. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Spy vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at an Airport," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard. "You're in Trouble...When They Smile," script by Stan Hart and Chris Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of how you can sense that you're in an embarrassing or dangerous situation. "The Mad Plan to Beautify America," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Examples of how to reduce highway sign clutter by combining billboards and traffic signs. "The Lighter Side of American Tourists," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of boorish behavior from American tourists abroad and from the foreign people entertaining those tourists. "The Typical Success Story," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Comparison of films with the plot of a young man searching for personal fulfillment, one made in the forties and the other made in the sixties. "Which Modern Artist Is Most Successfully Communicating with His Audience?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. "The Beat Generation" back-story by Sergio Aragones. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. "One Day on the Prairie," script by Sergio Aragones, art by Don Martin. "Signs of Status," script by Al Jaffee, art by Bob Clarke; Clothing or objects with messages imprinted on them denoting how affluent the owner is. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Further Adventures of the Red Baron, or Security Ist Ein Grounded Beaglehundt," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; The recurring clashes of Snoopy and the Red Baron, told from the Red Baron's point of view and drawn to approximate Charles Schultz's comic strip style. "Odd Squad," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "The Mod Squad," three runaways are recruited by the police as undercover operatives and sent on inherently silly missions. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "If The President Were Chosen Like Miss America," script by Earle Dowd, art by Jack Rickard; The 1968 Presidential campaign is represented as a beauty pageant. "A Mad Look at Realistic Dolls" photo story, script by Harold Morrison, photos by Irving Schild; Children's dolls G.I. Joe and Barbie are given realistic back-stories. "The Lighter Side of the Generation Gap," script and art by Dave Berg. "The Mad Plan For Combatting the Boredom of Baseball," script by Earle Dowd, art by Jack Davis; Exploring changes to the game of baseball to liven it up. "Bullbit," script by Al Jaffee, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Bullitt," after an attack on his partner by organized crime, a police detective conducts a one-man war on those responsible. "What Industry Contributes More to Air Pollution than Any Other?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Bob Clarke. "The Guru of Ours," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film version of "The Wizard of Oz," a rural girl is borne by a tornado into a strange and bizarre land: A modern urban center. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "On a Saturday Afternoon," script and art by Don Martin; A man spends a less-than-successful afternoon skydiving. "A Mad Nature Study Guide" photo story by Max Brandel and Frank Jacobs; featuring Jane Fonda; Spiro Agnew; Richard Burton; Elizabeth Taylor; Bob Dylan; Mao tse-Tung; Doris Day; Fidel Castro; Tiny Tim; Gamel Abdul Nasser; Charles DeGaulle; and Adam Clayton Powell. "The Heart Transplant," script and art by Al Jaffee. "Mad's Foreign Film Producer of the Year," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Joe Orlando; Mad interviews a film producer who is more interested in the quality of his profits than the quality of his films. "The Lighter Side of Amusement Parks," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of boorish and bad behavior at amusement parks. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes: At a Laundry & Dry Cleaners," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; Cynical look at the inner workings of a professional laundry. "The Heist," script and art by Sergio Aragones; A safe-cracker must work on the move. "A Mad Look at Two College Generations," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; Comparison of the behavior of college classes of 1949 and 1969 from the same university. "What Is the One Unhappiness Almost All Modern Parents Are Sure to Share with Their Children" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Don Martin Takes a Look at a Fairy Tale," script and art by Don Martin; Gruesome retelling of the story of Rapunzel. "Mad Origami Zoo of Cliche Creatures," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Guiseppe Baggi; Origami figures folded out of paper with specific images printed on the paper for ironic effect. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Brother Hoods," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; An American marries into a Sicilian family, travels to Sicily in order to join the Mafia, and finds that nobody there belongs to the Mafia. "The Mad Primer of Bigots, Extremists and Other Loose Ends," script by Frank Jacobs and Stan Hart, art by Jack Davis; An examination of various political and social extremist movements, done as a children's reading primer. "The Mad Approach Toward Bridging the Generation Gap," script by Earle Dowd, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Outlining a right way and a wrong way to deal with teenage behavioral problems. "The Lighter Side of Status Seeking," script and art by Dave Berg; Satire of upwardly mobile people. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "A Mad Look at Dogs," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Mad Gray Paper: The State of Our Cities," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; A television news crew does a documentary on inner city housing conditions. "Dr. Benjamin Spock Teenager Care," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke; Advice guide on how to raise and cope with a teen. "Jewella," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Julia," a stunningly beautiful, successful nurse tries to raise her son on her own and search for a husband at the same time. "What Were the Investigations Into the "Pueblo Affair" Really Looking For?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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"If This Nudity Trend in Movies Ever Spreads to the Comics," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Rickard; Comic strips incorporate nude scenes into their joke punch lines. Cartoons on the margins by Sergio Aragones. "While Clamming in New Jersey," script and art by Don Martin; Two men dig up what they think is a clam. "Mad's 1969 College Riot Preview," script and art by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; Examination of college campus rioting, done in the style of a preseason college football publication. "Land of the Giant Bores," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Land of the Giants," seven people stranded on a world of giant humans try to make their situation even mildly interesting. "What is a Kid Brother?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones; Essay on enduring having a younger brother. "The Lighter Side of Summer Jobs," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of the pitfalls of summer employment. "The Mad Plan For Halting the Hijacking of Planes," script by Sy Reit, art by George Woodbridge. "The Mad Book of Etiquette and Good Manners," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; eries of examples of where and how to use good manners in real life. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes: At The Pentagon," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; Examination of the unprofessional behavior behind closed doors at The Pentagon. "Where Vultures Fare," script by Larry Siegel, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the film "Where Eagles Dare," the military commissions a joint U.S./British commando raid on a German army headquarters, much the same way two previous films had. "What Does the Future Hold For Our Great American Pastime?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover photo of Jack Palance as Fidel Castroin in a publicity still from the motion picture "Che!" 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "A Mad Look at Modern College Courses" photo story, script by Max Brandel; College course descriptions are illustrated with photos of college rioting for ironic effect. "On a Cruise to a South Sea Island," script and art by Don Martin; Two tourists find a surprise in a Polynesian wishing well. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Boredom-12," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Adam-12," two Los Angeles police officers patrol their district ignoring crimes unless they involve attractive women. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Passionate Gun Love," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; A niche magazine for people who really, really like guns. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes: At a Hospital," script by Larry Siegel, art by Al Jaffee. "The Kidney Transplant," script and art by Don Martin. "If Everyone Talked Like Don Rickles," script by Earle Dowd, art by Angelo Torres. "The Lighter Side of Wheels," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at how people deal with objects with wheels. "Who Knows What Evil Lurks in the Hearts of Men? The Shadow Knows," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Series of cartoons where a person's shadow indicates what that person is really thinking. "Hoo-Boy, Columbus," script by Tom Koch, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Goodbye, Columbus"; a middle class Jewish man tries to date an upper class Jewish woman and suffers class discrimination from her family. "What Great New Chasm Has Been Discovered That Dwarfs Even the Grand Canyon" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover phony ad for Ronreagan brand rum, intimating that former actors running for political office spurs alcohol abuse. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover photo by Lester Krauss. "Mad's Modern Believe It or Nuts 9," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Bob Clarke; Parody of the cartoon panel "Ripley's Believe It or Not." "Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward All Men," script by Max Brandel; News photos altered to make it seem like philosophical enemies are embracing as friends; featuring Edward Kennedy; Richard Nixon; Dr. Timothy Leary; Rev. Billy Graham; Gen. William Westmoreland; Gamel Abdul Nasser; Golda Meir; Mao tse-Tung; Chaing Kai-shek; Jacqueline Kennedy; Jacqueline Susanne; Muhammed Ali; Tom Smothers; Dick Smothers; Hugh Hefner; Pope Paul VI; William F. Buckley; Stokely Carmichael; and George Wallace. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "On the Trail with a Zoologist," script and art by Don Martin; An ornithologist chooses to follow the tracks of a bird he thinks is less dangerous. "The Academy Awards Show We'd Like to See," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; The Academy Awards adds new award categories to accommodate changing sexual mores in modern films. "Sergio Aragones Takes a Mad Look at Protest Demonstrations," script and art by Aragones; Cynical look at protest demonstrations and society's reaction to them. "The Lighter Side of Birthdays," script and art by Dave Berg; Examination of how we celebrate birthdays and their implications. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Playthings Based on TV Commercials," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Bob Clarke; Basing the concepts for toys and games aimed at children on famous television commercials and advertising slogans. "The Month Before Christmas," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Don Martin; Rewritten version of Clement Clark Moore's "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to reflect modern consumerism. "Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at the Phone Company," script by Earle Dowd, art by Angelo Torres; Cynical look at the inner workings of the phone company. "Condemner Reports," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; In a parody of the magazine "Consumer Reports," products are rated based on dubious standards. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "What New Trend Is Destroying a Time-Honored Theater Art?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "True Fat," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "True Grit"; a spoiled brat teams up with a drunken marshal and a dimwitted Texas Ranger to track down the man who murdered her father. "The Facts of Life (& Death)," script by Ronnie Nathan, art by Jack Davis; Examples, in verse, of how our modern lifestyle is slowly killing us. "If TV Shows Were Actually Like Their Capsule Descriptions," script by Earle Dowd, art by Angelo Torres; Television programs provide the literal content of their TV Guide summaries. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "During a Summer Shower," script and art by Don Martin. "The Lighter Side of Family Gatherings," script and art by Dave Berg. "What Is a Born Winner?", script by Al Jaffee, art by Sergio Aragones; Analysis of what makes certain people luckier than others. "Mad's Lifetime Chart of Attitudes and Behaviors," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Examples of how perceptions of current issues change as a person ages are told. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at the U. S. Congress," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Bob Clarke. "A Mad Look at Celebrities in Real-Life Situations," script by Larry Siegel, art by John Johns. "Mad Green Paper: The State of Our Suburbs," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Suburban life is examined by a television news reporter. "What Is One Special Benefit Derived From Modern Rock Music By Some of Its Fans" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Ditched in the South Pacific," script and art by Don Martin; A man adrift in the ocean inflates a raft. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Midnight Wowboy," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Midnight Cowboy," an idiot Texan befriends a lowlife New Yorker while they try to make a living in the big, bad city. "Mad's Frozen Foods That Fake-Out Fresh," script by Sy Reit, art by Irving Schild. "Spray Can Sprays We'd Like to See," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; New concepts in aerosol products. "The Lighter Side of Money," script and art by Dave Berg. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "I Remember, I Remember the Wondrous Woodstock Music Fair," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Sergio Aragones; Satirical remembrance, in verse, of the Woodstock Music Festival. "The Ghost and The Mrs. Misses," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir," a widow lives in a house with the ghost of a sea captain only she can see. "Ads We Can Look For After the Next Successful Space Mission," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke. "One Night at the Fights," script and art by Don Martin. "Mad's Up-Dated Modern Day Mother Goose," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; Nursery rhymes describing current celebrities. "A TV Scene We'd Like To See," script by Chevy Chase, art by John Cullen Murphy; In a short parody of the TV series "Mission: Impossible," Mr. Phelps gets an unexpected assignment. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Jack Davis. "Sleazy Riders," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Easy Riders"; two young men on motorcycles tour the back roads of the United States, searching for the "Real America." "One Day Downtown," script and art by Don Martin; A man gets a karmic response for stepping on an insect. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Life From the Broadside," script by Sidney Paulson, art by Jack Rickard; Examples of how the same behavior elicits different value judgments if the person exhibiting the behavior is a male or a female. "The Mad Book of Magic & Other Dirty Tricks," script and art by Al Jaffee; Satirical examples of how stage magic illusions are performed. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Fancy Restaurant," script by Larry Siegel, art by Sergio Aragones. "The Lighter Side of Worry," script and art by Dave Berg; The behavior of people concerned about things are satirized. "More Up-to-Date Health & Safety Songs for Children," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; Songs for children promoting good health and safety practices. "Then Came Bombsome," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of the TV series "Then Came Bronson"; a disillusioned reporter tours the United States, searching for "The Real America" and trying not to seem too much like "Easy Rider." "The Richard M. Nixon Presidential Primer," script by Larry Siegel; Richard Nixon outlines why he will be a good President to a juvenile audience. "Who Is Fast Becoming Our All-Time Top Comic Character" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Image on the back cover of Richard Nixon addressing the press wearing a Spiro Agnew face mask. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Botch Casually and the Somedunce Kid," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid," two wild west outlaws rob, steal, have fun and generally act adorably. "One Day in a Tenement," script and art by Don Martin. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Lighter Side of Sex," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical examples of the sexual attraction between genders. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The Black Spy booby-traps his observation headquarters. "Feature By Feature Advertising" photo story by Dick DeBartolo, photos by Irving Schild; Ads that go overboard pointing out each desirable feature of a product. "A Mad Look at College," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Davis; A satirical look at the antics and interactions at a modern university. "Obituaries for Traditions, Pasttimes and Other Dying-Out Landmarks of the American Way of Life," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Norman Mingo. "Mad's Vice-President of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by John Cullen Murphy; Satirical profile of Vice-President Spiro Agnew, following him as he performs his basic job of being a complete public buffoon, making the President look good in comparison. "More So How Come...?", script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of how the same situation can be viewed differently from different perspectives. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Room 222ZZZZZZZZZ," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of the TV series "Room 222"; a handsome, popular teacher is part of the staff of the most boring, unrealistic inner city high school in existence. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. "Boob And Carnal And Tad And Alas," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the movie, "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice." "Great Non-Violent Guns !", script and art by Don Martin. "The Lighter Side Of Summer Resorts," script and art by Dave Berg. "A Boy-Dog Named Lassie," script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Jack Davis; A parody of the song, "A Boy Named Sue", featuring Lassie. "Sports Cars We'd Like To See," script and art by Basil Wolverton; A series of gags featuring whacky cars designed by the insane mind of Basil Wolverton. "Spy VS. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "If The World's Greatest Painters Drew The Comics," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Famous painters drawing comic strips in their unique style. "21st Century Outdoors Magazine," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by George Woodbridge; A mock magazine focusing on outdoor life and man's involvement in destroying it. "Makeus Sickby M.D.," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; A parody of the TV series, "Marcus Welby, M.D." 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. Ad for Mad paperback books. "Moroned," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the movie, "Marooned." "One Day At The Ocean," script and art by Don Martin; Surf's up for a ship wrecked survivor. "A Sports Fan's Garden Of Verses," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; Poems based on various sports themes; Poems included are: Broadway Joe; Skis; The Sportsman's Hour Doubleday; I must Go Out To The Track Again; Lew Alcindor; On The Road To Baltimore; Come Bowl With Me & The Hometown Goalie. "How To Read A Resort Ad," script by Gilbert Barnhill, art by George Woodbridge. "If Peanuts Were A Weekly TV Series," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Rickard; If the Charlie Brown specials were turned into a weekly TV series, the shows concepts would be: Young Doctor Brown; Peanuts Squad; Peanuts Place; Charlie Brown, Attorney For The Defenseless. "The Lighter Side Of Transportation," script and art by Dave Berg. "Spy VS. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Those Wonderful Sixties ! A Year 2000 Backward Look At A Warm And Wonderful Decade" photo story, script by Larry Siegel. "M*I*S*H M*O*S*H," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; A parody of the movie, "M*A*S*H." Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Jack Davis. "The Vampire" inside front cover strip by Sergio Aragones; A vampire gets the true meaning of peace when he drains the blood of a hippy. "Airplot," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker A satire of the movie, Airport. "A Mad Look at Tokenism of the Future," script by Vic Cowen, photos by Irving Schild; Photo gags showing how ad agencies can go too far when pushing token minorities. "The Lighter Side of... the Revolutionary Movement," script and art by Dave Berg; Dave Berg's Lighter Side of gag section focusing on a singular topic, The Revolutionary Movement. "Mad's Guaranteed Effective All-Occasion Non-Slanderous Political Smear Speech," script by Bill Garvin, art by George Woodbridge. "Still Life," script by Jerry Robinson, art by Jerry Robinson; A collection of political gags featuring inanimate objects. "Silent Majority the Magazine for Middle America," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; A mock magazine focusing on Middle American lifestyles. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at an Ad Agency," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard. "Ads For Movie Revivals," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Updating classic straight-laced films like Born free; Moby Dick; Ten Commandments & Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs with a more adult sex themed angle. "Ironride," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; A TV satire of Ironhide. "One Day In A Crash Pad," script and art by Don Martin. Art in the margins by Sergio Aragones. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Put*On," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Patton," the Allies win World War II in spite of the psychotic sadist in charge of the tank brigade. "One Day on Location," script and art by Don Martin; On the set of a "King Kong" film, the lead actor has a special talent for the role. "The Lighter Side of Bad Habits," script and art by Dave Berg; Satire of things that people do that really annoy other people. "Mad's Christmas Carols for the 1970 Season," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; The lyrics of traditional Christmas carols are altered to reflect current events. "If There Had Been Advice Columns Throughout History," script by Lou Silverstone, art by George Woodbridge. "A Mad Look at Birds," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Collection of cartoons satirizing humanity's interaction with birds. "You Know You're Really a Football Fan When...," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Davis; Examples of behavior that identifies a person as an obsessed football fan. "Mad Christmas Cards From Celebrities," script by Max Brandel; featuring photos of Richard Nixon; H. Rap Brown; Abbie Hoffman; Golda Meir; George Wallace; Graham Kerr [as The Galloping Gourmet]; Richard Daley; Spiro Agnew; Don Rickles; Eldridge Cleaver; Hugh Hefner; and William Fulbright. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Doris Daze Show," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "The Doris Day Show," a widow faces her boring job, unrealistic financial situation and the amorous intentions of every man she meets with the same perky optimism. Parody of Winston cigarette print ads. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. "Catch-All-22," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Catch-22," at an American air base in the Italian Theater in World War II, a pilot tries everything he can think of to get out of the Army Air Force while insanity occurs all around him. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "On a Streetcorner Downtown," script and art by Don Martin. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Get It Out of Your System Land," script by Sy Reit, art by George Woodbridge; Theme park that allows patrons to perform anti-social acts. "Marching Songs for Crusaders, Militants and Assorted, Sundry Non-Conformists," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; Old standards with new lyrics satirizing rebels in society. "A Mad Look at Tropical Fish," script by Earle Doud, art by Bob Clarke; Overview of the types of tropical fish available as pets and their care. "The Lighter Side of Clubs and Organizations," script and art by Dave Berg. "Spy Vs. Spy" Antonio Prohias. "How-Are-Ya, Five-0?", script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Hawaii Five-0," a dense police detective and his squad of equally dense subordinates search Hawaii for a missing Hawaiian artifact. "What Is Contributing Most to the Breakdown of Communication Between People?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Last 35-cent cover price. "West Coast Story," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; A musical parody of the peace movement, the counter-culture who participate in it and the members of "The Establishment" who oppose it. "Communism Revisited" photo story, script by Max Brandel; Quotes from Marxist and Communist leaders are placed in counterpoint with photos of reality for ironic effect. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Violent TV Commercials," script by Earle Doud, art by Mort Drucker; If the sudden graphic violence trend of contemporary films was extended to contemporary television commercials. "Horrifying Cliches 9," script by May Sakami, art by Paul Coker Jr; Ordinary phrases are given monstrous illustrations, such as "embracing a belief" or "avoiding a confrontation." "What Is a Parent?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones; Essay on what are the joys and duties of a modern parent. "The Lighter Side of Love," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of romance that don't always go according to plan. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Dirty Old Man of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Mad interviews a man who exploits the counterculture for his own benefit. "My Three Sonny Boys," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "My Three Sons," a widower raises his boring family while not fully coming to grips with contemporary society. "On the Hunchback of Notre Dame Set" one-page strip by Don Martin. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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First 40-cent cover price. Cover art by Norman Mingo. "On a Clear Day You Can See a Funny Girl Singing 'Hello Dolly' Forever," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of Barbra Streisand star vehicles, a college student is examined under hypnosis by a psychologist; He discovers that she has starred in several major Hollywood films, essentially playing the same character. "Nixon & Agnew, As Seen By..." photo story; The faces of Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew are superimposed onto the bodies of other political group members to show how they are perceived by various factions of the public. "One Day in a Bus Depot," script and art by Don Martin; A man goes to the manufacturer to complain because a vending machine barber gave him a poor haircut. "The Lighter Side of Baby Sitting," script and art by Dave Berg. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Altar Ego," script by Marylyn Ippolito, art by Wally Wood; A Catholic bishop outlines to a Protestant priest how he plans to maintain his high end lifestyle in a poor parish. "The Game Is Inane," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "The Name of the Game," the bumbling editors and publisher of a news magazine get their administrative assistant in all sorts of trouble while pursuing news. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "ABC's Campus Riot of the Week", script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; Anti-war protests presented as a college football game telecast. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Schmoe," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Joe," an upper class father murders the drug addict boyfriend of his daughter, then teams up with a borderline psychotic construction worker to search the city's counterculture hangouts for his missing daughter. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Mad Non-Smoker's Hate Book," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of how inconsiderate smokers annoy people who don't smoke. "The Lighter Side of Sound Equipment," script and art by Dave Berg. "One Afternoon at the Beach," script and art by Don Martin. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The F.I.B.", script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "The F.B.I.," two F.B.I. agents track down diamond thieves while making sure that the products of the show's sponsor are prominently displayed. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Recording Studio," script by Earle Dowd, art by Jack Davis; A look at the behind closed doors antics at a commercial recording studio. "Incredible Occult Magazine," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; A niche magazine dedicated to documenting supernatural occurrences. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. Ad for MAD paperback books. "Five Easy Pages!", script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Everyone drops out of their lives to find something more meaningful, including the artist and writer. "Very Early One Morning," script and art by Don Martin; A man exercises with an unusual form of pushups. "A Mad Look at Then...and Now (Or We've Come a Long Way, Baby!)", script by Max Brandel; Comparisons of old culture to new culture. "The Lighter Side of Boating," script and art by Dave Berg; A look at the strange things people do when boating. "That Sinking Feeling…"; Various quotes of President Nixon regarding the Vietnam War, arranged chronologically to show the change of focus. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "What Coaches Say," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by Jack Davis; Things sports coaches say about their player in public, compared to what they say in private. "Greeting Cards for the Sexual Revolution," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke. "A MAD Look at Palm Reading," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Excuses, Excuses!", script by Dick DeBartolo and Donald K. Epstein, art by George Woodbridge; Comparison of typical excuses of times past and today. "Prison Record Albums of the Future," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Jack Rickard. "The Foul and the Prissy Cats," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres; A parody of the movie "The Owl and the Pussycat," about a writer and prostitute who end up living together. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Lover's Story," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Love Story," a rich college boy romances an ethnic girl below his social station in spite of pressure from his parents, and then she dies--beautifully. Cartoons drawn in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "This Is America," script by Max Brandel; Photos are juxtaposed ironically in order to satirize contemporary United States society; Includes photos of Richard Nixon; Spiro Agnew; Alfred E. Neuman; Neil Armstrong; and Robert Kennedy. "The Lighter Side of the Now Look," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at contemporary youth fashions and behavior and the reaction to it by the previous generation. "The Very First Musical Instrument," script and art by Don Martin; A cave man invents the flute, then invents music criticism. "The Mad Effluent Society Pollution Primer," script by Sy Reit, art by Angelo Torres; The effect of pollution on modern American society and its influence on the members of that society. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad Interviews a Typical Middle American Family," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Dick Cavett interviews a suburban couple in a typical American city. "Recruiting Posters Through History," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by George Woodbridge; Recruitment posters, based on the famous "Uncle Sam wants you" poster from the U.S. Army, are fashioned for multiple historical military actions. "A Mad Look at Amusement Parks," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Humorous incidents from amusement parks are portrayed. "One Fine Day a Million Years Ago," script and art by Don Martin. "Reality Street," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the TV show "Sesame Street," local residents and puppets try to teach simple lessons amid the decay and danger of an inner city slum neighborhood block. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

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"Little Dull Man," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Little Big Man"; a one hundred twenty-one year old man recalls for an interviewer his life as the biggest schmuck in the old west. "An Italian Robin Catching a Worm," script and art by Don Martin. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Future Shock," script and art by Sergio Aragones; A man dismisses the outlandish predictions of a reputed fortune teller. "The New Army," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; Examples of how the military has changed with the times. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "If Nixon Were President During Custer's Last Stand," script by Lou Silverstone, photo by Irving Schild; President Nixon tries to stonewall the press's inquiries into the Massacre at Little Big Horn. "The Lighter Side of Time," script and art by Dave Berg; How people deal with the demands of punctuality. "A Mad Look at Pet Owners," script by Stan Hart, art by Bob Clarke. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Modern Muscle Magazine," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by George Woodbridge. "Gall in the Family Fare," script by Larry Siegel, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "All In The Family," the bigoted head of a dysfunctional family spouts his opinions to anyone and everyone while waiting for a reunion with an old army buddy. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "If the Characters in Peanuts Aged Like Ordinary People," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Glimpses of the age-progressed cast of "Peanuts" at various stages of their lives. "The Trauma of '42," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "The Summer of '42"; an awkward teen has a series of awkward encounters with an older woman waiting for her husband to return from the war. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Don Martin in a Play-Land," script and art by Don Martin; A man has a series of problems with an arcade game. "The Lighter Side of Living Space," script and art by Dave Berg; Satire of modern society's attempts to deal with urban sprawl. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Rhyming Guide to Pro Football," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; An explanation, in rhyme, of the positions, strategies and coverages of pro football. "A Mad Look at Waterbeds," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "Messy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," script by Dick DeBartolo and Kedzie North, art by Angelo Torres; Satire of the silly floats and balloons of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the antics of the people who watch it, and the network television coverage of it. "The Daily Congressional Off-The-Record" photo story by Lou Silverstone, photos by Irving Schild; A newsletter covering Congress and the actions of the elected representatives. Parody of a Wishbone Salad Dressing television ad. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. "Road Signs We'd Like to Post," script by Max Brandel; Traffic signs are superimposed on photos of real events and celebrities for ironic effect. "One Dark and Lonely Night," script and art by Don Martin; A man makes an obscene phone call. "Truly Relevant TV Shows," script by Tom Koch, art by Angelo Torres; Examples of television series that have had their formulas modified to be more relevant to contemporary society. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Sports Spectators' Hall of Fame," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; Busts of fictional sports fans who represent specific types of fans. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Dropping Out," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of people walking away from society, its expectations or its petty annoyances. "A Mad Guide to TV Late Show Cliché Movie Props," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by Angelo Torres; Examples of props you're sure to find in specific movie genres. "Distinctive Birth Announcements," script by Frank Jacobs. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Moving Company," script by Lou Silverstone, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of deceptive or arrogant behavior from professional moving companies. "Willies," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Willard," a young man, smothered at home and oppressed at work, takes revenge with the help of hordes of rats. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

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"The Tourist" inside cover strip, script and art by Antonio Prohias; A man books a south sea vacation, but doesn't exactly get what he hoped for. "The White House Follies of '72," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; Life in the Nixon White House, presented as a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Ads That Turn People Off," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Examples of print ads that don't exactly put the product in the best light. "More Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of sarcastic responses to obvious questions, including a blank balloon to encourage audience participation. "One Fairly Nice Day Downtown," script and art by Don Martin; A man decides to step on an ant, to his regret. "A Mad Message to the Leading Democratic Candidates for President," script and art by Dave Gantz; The Democratic contenders for the 1972 Presidential nomination are given the noses of other famous people in order to raise their public favor. "When TV Makes Full Use of Howard Cosell," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; Casting Howard Cosell in other television situations, such as appearing on Sesame Street and reporting on the weather. "A Mad Look at Snow Mobiles," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "The Lighter Side of Air Travel," script and art by Dave Berg. "The Putrid Family," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "The Partridge Family," a family made up of an over-the-hill musical star, her vain teen idol son and a group of supporting children tour America as a pop band. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.