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  • Issue #101
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 101
    Published Mar 1966 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Mad Suburban Primer," script by Stan Hart, art by Bob Clarke; The drawbacks of living in the suburbs, presented as a child's primer. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "At the Elevators," script and art by Don Martin. "Voyage to See What's On the Bottom," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the "Voyage To the Bottom of the Sea" TV series: two incompetent naval officers investigate the death of a crew member aboard a hamster-powered submarine. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Shopping," script and art by Dave Berg; The ironies and aggravations of shopping are portrayed. "Badge & Billy," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; A niche magazine for people in law enforcement. "Mad's Puzzle Page" by Al Jaffee. "Intimidations and Antidotes," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando; Strategies to counteract intimidating situations. "College Programs to Develop Masters of Mediocrity," script by Donald D. Shandler, art by Paul Coker Jr.; College courses designed to churn out minimally-skilled graduates. "The Sinpiper," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Sandpipers," a married priest is attracted to a shallow single mother and has a clandestine affair with her where they talk endlessly about nothing. "Another Great Bank Robbery," script and art by Don Martin. "How Do Bosses Plan To Celebrate Future Office Xmas Parties" Mad Fold-In, script and art by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #102
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 102
    Published Apr 1966 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Some Mad Suggestions for Other 'Ridiculous Ad Images," script by Phil Hahn and Jack Hanrahan, art by Bob Clarke; Endless variations on the Esso/Humble Oil ad campaign designed to sell other products. "In the Delicatessen," script and art by Don Martin; A customer accuses a deli clerk of cheating her. "BrandXed," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "Branded"; a dishonorably discharged cavalry officer roams the west and gets punched a lot. "Achieving Personal Success in Crime," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; Educational pamphlet on how to be a better criminal. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Lighter Side of Elementary School," script and art by Dave Berg. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "National Perspirer," script by Larry Siegel, art by Al Jaffee; In a parody of supermarket tabloids, sensational and lurid news articles are accompanied by sensational and lurid illustrations. "ABC TV's Wide World of Sports," script by Al Jaffee, art by George Woodbridge. "The Typical Luxury Apartment House Ad," script by Larry Siegel, art by Joe Orlando; A glowing ad for an apartment house contrasted with the many blemishes the ad doesn't mention. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Bubby Lake Missed (by a mile)", script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Bunny Lake Is Missing," a mother desperately searches for her missing daughter, with no help from her creepy husband, an idiot police officer or the egomaniacal director of the film. "How You Too Can Make a Fortune in the Booming Ski Business" Mad Fold-In, script and art by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #104
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 104
    Published Jul 1966 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Advertising Campaigns With Ulterior Motives," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Examples of public service announcements that don't serve the public. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Future Wit & Wisdom Books," script by Phil Hahn and Jack Hanrahan, art by Mort Drucker; Books featuring humorous anecdotes and sayings from famous historical and contemporary people not known for being funny or clever. "In the Hospital," script and art by Don Martin; A patient gets a new IV drip. "Mixing Personal Politics with Careers," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge. "Mad Visits the American Mediocrity Academy," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard; A visit to a teaching institution that trains people to be average. "The Lighter Side of High School," script and art by Dave Berg; The humorous trials and tribulations of attending high school. "Postage Stamp Advertising," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of what would happen if the U.S. Postal Service sold ad space on their postage stamps. "Loused Up in Space," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Lost in Space," a family of incompetent space explorers find a planet full of giant gemstones, prompting The Professor to try to kill them--again. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #106
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 106
    Published Oct 1966 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Bunch," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Group," at a class reunion for a women's college, a group of uninteresting women relate their uninteresting post-graduate lives. "A Mad Look at Trade-Marks," script and art by Max Brandel. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Late One Night," script and art by Don Martin; A wife remedies her husband's snoring. "The Lighter Side of Music Lovers," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at common people and their taste in music. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Mad Air Travel Primer," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge. "A Mad Look at the Joys of Scuba Diving," script by Al Jaffee and Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke. "Mad Visits a Typical Johnson Howard's Restaurant," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Satirical look at the Howard Johnson's restaurant chain. "A Mad Look at Batman," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Obituaries for Comic Strip Characters," script by Frank Jacobs. "12 O'Crocked High," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "12 O'clock High," a World War II bomber crashes in occupied France and its crew must find its way to friendly lines before the pilot and co-pilot kill each other. "What Profitable Car-Buyer Market Will Automakers Stupidly Lose Again With This Year's Models," Mad Fold-in, script and art by Al Jaffee. "Early One Morning in the Jungle," script by Don Edwing, art by Frank Frazetta; Tarzan loses his title as "King of the Apes." 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #107
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 107
    Published Dec 1966 by EC.

    Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Hello, Lyndon, or My Fair Lady Bird," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; President Johnson's first year in the White House portrayed as a Broadway musical. "Mad's Puzzle Page," script and art by Al Jaffee. "Mad's Academy Awards For Teenagers," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Rickard; Nominees for the most melodramatic performances by a teen not getting their way. "The Shadow Knows," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Examples of shadows doing what their owners don't have the nerve to do. "The Lighter Side of Autumn," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at every day occurrences associated with autumn. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Astrodome," script by Tom Koch and May Sakami, art by Don Martin; Parody of the poem "Kubla Khan"; an ode to Houston's new baseball stadium. "The Mad Comic Strip Characters' Forum on Current Affairs," script by Frank Jacobs and Dotty Brooks (plot concept), art by Bob Clarke; Comic strips characters discuss serious social issues. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Miss American Beauty Pagent," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of beauty pageants, a collection of airheads compete for a sham title while celebrity judges plug their products and the audience ogles the contestants. "A Mad Porfolio of Fotos That Compare the Savage Society & the Great Society," script by Max Brandel. "Protest Magazine," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; A niche magazine for protesters. "What's the Dirtiest Play in Modern Football" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #108
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 108
    Published Jan 1967 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Hokum's Heroes," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; Parody of the TV show "Hogan's Heroes"; the head officer of the prisoners in a Nazi prison camp can't enjoy all of the secret benefits of the camp because he is worried about the future. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Another Visit With a Sculptor," script and art by Don Martin; A sculptor finishes his masterpiece. "Christmas Cards We'd Like to See," script and art by Max Brandel; Christmas cards that use contemporary urban scenery and celebrities rather than traditional fare. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "More Snappy Answers to Those Old Cliches," script by Stan Hart, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Sarcastic responses to time worn holiday season situations. "Ads for Other 1967 Vehicles," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Consumer advertisements for non-consumer vehicles. "A Portfolio of Mad Namelies," script and art by Max Brandel; Names of famous people with objects representing what they are famous for replacing certain letters. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "What is a B.M.O.C.?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones; Examination of what makes a student the "Big Man on Campus." "Telephone Solicitors," script and art by Al Jaffee; Ideas on how to combat telephone solicitors. "The Lighter Side of Mail," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of human failings and frailties related to the postal service. "Football as Covered by Other Publications," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Football stories written for non-sports niche magazines. "The Sound of Money," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "The Sound Of Music"; a failed novitiate becomes a governess for the children of a Baron and they fall in love amid some really bad songs. "A Christmas Message from Santa Claus" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #109
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 109
    Published Mar 1967 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation, 12 month average: 1,635,612. "Who in Heck is Virginia Woolfe?", script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," a warring couple have another couple over for drinks and proceed to embarrass themselves. "Correspondence Schools For Repulsive People" photo story, script by Phil Hahn and Jack Hanrahan. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "In the Locker Room," script and art by Don Martin; A football coach tries to improve a player's football knowledge. "The Lighter Side of Arguments," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at disputes between family and friends. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Idiot-Proof Products," script and art by Al Jaffee; Products designed to be simple enough for even a moron to use effectively. "Mad School Songs For Everyday Activities," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge. "Doc Tari," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the TV series "Daktari," a veterinarian practicing in the Kenyan bush battles poachers and tends to his animal patients with the help of a cross-eyed lion and a chimpanzee nurse and with no help from his human companions. "What is Today's Most Shocking Drug Menace?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #111
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 111
    Published Jun 1967 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Stokely and Tess," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; The civil rights movement written to fit the musical play "Porgy And Bess." "Comic Strip Heroes Taken From Real Life," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Real life celebrities are turned into comic strip characters. "Where Our Tax Dollars Go," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Rickard; Examples of frivolous things the government spends money on. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The Black Spy suckers the White Spy into a rigged arm-wrestling match. "Outdoor Sports Indoors," script and art by Al Jaffee; Methods of playing outdoor sports inside, since urban sprawl has eliminated going outside to play. "The Lighter Side of Relatives," script and art by Dave Berg. "Fantastic Voyages Based on Everyday Experiences," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; Examples of people being miniaturized to deal with common household problems. "Mad Easter Bonnets Designed For Male Celebrities," script and art by Max Brandel. "The Smartest Ape In Captivity," script and art by Don Martin; A zookeeper drops the key to the gorilla cage in front of one of the gorillas. "The Mad Guide to Vanishing Human Types and Their Modern Replacements," script by Elizabeth Wright Jr., art by George Woodbridge. "Why Spy," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the television series "I Spy," two secret agents travel to Hong Kong undercover as tennis pros looking for a kidnapped atomic scientist/part-time swimsuit model. "What Deadly Killer Threatens Us All?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #114
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 114
    Published Oct 1967 by EC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #0502514004

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "President Johnson on Madison Avenue"; Contemporary product advertising slogans and copy used as ironic counterpoint to photos of President Johnson. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Don Martin Turns On Portable Radios," script and art by Don Martin. "So How Come...", script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; An ironic look at double-standards in society. "Sombre," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Hombre"; a white man raised as a Native American assuming his father's place as a slumlord leads a motley crew of stagecoach robbery survivors back to civilization. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of the Mating Game," script and art by Dave Berg; A satirical look at dating rituals. "TV Game Shows Based On Newspaper Headlines," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; Real events, such as missing persons, Senate investigations and social trends are turned into premises for game shows. "Future Complaints," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Joe Orlando; Examples of how complaints about society evolve along with society. "The Cats Are All Bats," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke; Social criticism as if it were written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss. "The Shadow Knows," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Examples of a person's shadow acting out their inner feelings. "Ratpacktrol," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "The Rat Patrol"; a member of Rommel's Desert Forces in North Africa tries to lure a squad of American commandos into a series of traps. "On the Tarzan Set," script and art by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #118
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 118
    Published Apr 1968 by EC.

    Last 30-cent cover price. Cover art by Norman Mingo. "In the Out Exit," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Up the Down Staircase," an idealistic teacher attempts to teach in a crime-ridden inner city school. "Pro Football," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; A former football player turned announcer narrates a comparison of pro football in its infancy with contemporary pro football. "Don Martin Looks At Frogs," script and art by Don Martin; A series of humorous incidents involving frogs. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "TV Shows...Re-Cast" photo story, script by Max Brandel; featuring Hugh Hefner; Dean Martin; Zsa-Zsa Gabor; Muhammed Ali; The U.S. Supreme Court; and Alfred E. Neuman. "The Lighter Side of Fear," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at what people fear and how they deal with that fear. "Mad Valentines to Celebrities," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard. "Mission: Ridiculous," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "Mission: Impossible"; a team of secret agents try to retrieve stolen microfilm in the most suspicious way possible. "The Advantages of the Suburbs For Kids," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker Jr. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Snappy Answers To Stupid Questions," script and art by Al Jaffee. "Hippie Magazine," script by Arnie Kogen, art by George Woodbridge. "The New Back-Scratcher," script and art by Don Martin. "What Is the Worst Threat to Recovery Hospital Patients Can Suffer?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #120
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 120
    Published Jul 1968 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "One Day at the Beach," script by Sergio Aragones, art by Don Martin. "Blue-Eyed Kook," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Cool Hand Luke"; a disaffected man ends up in a southern chain gang where he rebels against everything and everybody. "The Mad Hate Book II," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of how life conspires to ruin your day. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at the Post Office," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker Jr. "Mother's Day Cards Down Through History," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke. "The Lighter Side of Driving," script and art by Dave Berg. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Mad's Simplified A B C Method of Bulling Your Way Through Final Exams," script by Tom Koch; A list of essay answers with fill-in-the-blank sections to adapt the answers to various subjects. "While Strolling Through the City," script and art by Don Martin; A man and a woman strolling down the street notice businesses with descriptive street signs. "Jobs On the Fringe of Show Business," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by George Woodbridge. "Some Mad Articles You Never Got to See," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr., Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Dave Berg, and George Woodbridge; The first pages of features previously rejected by the editors. "On the Road With Sergio Aragones," script and art by Sergio Aragones; A series of cartoons satirizing highway driving. "The Great Society Alphabet Book," script and art by Max Brandel; Every letter of the alphabet is juxtaposed with a picture of modern live and a simple verse outlining the hypocrisy of Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society" in comparison. "What Is the One Thing Most School Dropouts Are Sure to Become?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. "A Modern Cinderella" back cover story, script by Jack Kent, art by Jack Rickard. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #124
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 124
    Published Jan 1969 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #126
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 126
    Published Apr 1969 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #127
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 127
    Published Jun 1969 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #128
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 128
    Published Jul 1969 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #129
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 129


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    Published Sep 1969 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #130
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 130
    Published Oct 1969 by EC.

    "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.

  • Issue #131
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 131
    Published Dec 1969 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #132
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 132
    Published Jan 1970 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #133
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 133
    Published Mar 1970 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #134
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 134
    Published Apr 1970 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #136
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 136
    Published Jul 1970 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #137
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 137
    Published Sep 1970 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #138
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 138
    Published Oct 1970 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #139
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 139
    Published Dec 1970 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #140
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 140
    Published Jan 1971 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #141
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 141
    Published Mar 1971 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #142
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 142
    Published Apr 1971 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #143
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 143
    Published Jun 1971 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #144
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 144
    Published Jul 1971 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #145
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 145
    Published Sep 1971 by EC.
    • Full length spine split. Missing interior panel.

    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.

  • Issue #146
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 146
    Published Oct 1971 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #147
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 147
    Published Dec 1971 by EC.

    "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.

  • Issue #148
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 148
    Published Jan 1972 by EC.

    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.

  • Issue #149
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 149
    Published Mar 1972 by EC.
    • 1/2" spine split from base of comic.

    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.

  • Issue #150
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 150
    Published Apr 1972 by EC.

    "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.

  • Issue #153
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 153
    Published Sep 1972 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Dirty Larry," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Dirty Harry," a city government turns to a violent, borderline psychotic police detective to run down a terrorist holding the city for ransom. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Mad Religion in America Primer," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker Jr.; A look at the state of religion in the United States, presented in the style of a children's reading primer. "Don Martin Looks at Cave Men," script and art by Don Martin; Examples of household life in prehistoric days. "Typical Sports Movie of the Past," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Davis; A college football coach's program is rescued by an unassuming walk-on athlete. "Typical Sports Movie of the Present," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Davis; A modern football coach recruits a hippie dropout to play quarterback for his powerhouse squad. "Snappy Answers to Stupid TV Commercials," script and art by Al Jaffee. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Summer Activities," script and art by Dave Berg. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Political Convention," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Rickard. "Longshot," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #154
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 154
    Published Oct 1972 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Cowkids," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; Parody of the film "The Cowboys"; a rancher, desperate for hands for a cattle drive, is forced to hire a group of school boys to replace his deserted crew. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Mad's Ecology Mother Goose," script by M. S. Pinkham (plot) and Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Familiar nursery rhymes altered to reflect modern issues. "When Watching Television, You Can Be Sure of Seeing," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; Examples of the predictability of television fare. "One Day at the Bullfights," script and art by Don Martin. "The Mad Car-Owners Hate Book," script and art by Al Jaffee. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Mad Guide to Political Types," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Lists of stereotypical characteristics of various political factions. "The Lighter Side of Hang-Ups," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of modern obsessions, phobias and compulsions. "The Television Yellow Pages 1972-73," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Rickard, Jack Davis (uncredited), and Mort Drucker (uncredited); A section of the telephone company yellow pages with ads and listings for famous celebrities and the services they can provide. "The Cute Rook," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Hot Rock," four incredibly cute cons are hired by a foreign agent to steal a precious jewel from a museum. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #156
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 156
    Published Jan 1973 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Antenna on the Roof," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; The musical "Fiddler on the Roof" is updated to contemporary times and transplanted into American suburbia. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes in a Department Store at Christmastime," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of the chaos and mass commercialism rampant in a modern department store. "Don Martin's Personal Experiences With New Power Tools For the Home Craftsman," script and art by Don Martin. "The Lighter Side of Week-ends," script and art by Dave Berg. "Profitable Football News," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; A magazine that focuses on the monetary side of pro football. "The Mad Christmas Hate Book," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of things that spoil the Christmas season for people. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Clodumbo,"script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of the TV show "Columbo"; a police detective solves crimes by being a general pest and driving suspects into confessing out of self-defense. "Visiting Day," script and art by Sergio Aragones; A mother has a surprise for her son, whom she is visiting in prison. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #158
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 158
    Published Apr 1973 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "A Moving Jungle Tale," script by Don Edwing, art by Jack Davis; Tarzan meets an African jungle god. "The New Comedians," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The New Centurions," a veteran beat officer schools a rookie officer on the dangers and intricacies of being an urban police officer. "The Mad TV Viewers Hate Book," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of the aggravating aspects of owning a television set. "Late One Night in a Waterfront Tavern," script and art by Don Martin; Two bar patron engage in a contest of strength. "The Lighter Side of Reading," script and art by Dave Berg; Profile of a politically progressive family who are progressive when it's convenient. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Head Shop Supplies," script by Tom Koch, art by Bob Clarke; A niche magazine aimed at hippies and stoners. "When All of TV Must Grant Equal Time," script by Tom Koch, art by Angelo Torres; Television series, such as soap operas, sitcoms, and dramas are forced to give equal time to advocacy groups. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #160
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 160
    Published Jul 1973 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Tell-Tale Comic Strip Balloons," script by Don Edwing, art by Bob Clarke; Word balloons are given specific silhouette shapes to convey a non-verbal message. "Cannonball," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the TV series "Cannon," a private detective is given a case to solve, if he can stop eating long enough to solve it. "One Day in the North Woods," script and art by Don Martin; Two lumberjacks drop their trees in the wrong spots. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Corporate Ecologist of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Mad interviews the head of a corporation lauded for its pro-ecology efforts. "A High School Yearbook That Tells It Like It Really Is," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Rickard; A yearbook from a less-than-stellar inner city high school that doesn't hide the warts. "A Mad Look at Weddings," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Examples of embarrassing or unusual incidents at wedding ceremonies. "Going Thy Way," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the film "Going My Way," a traditional Catholic priest has a clash of styles with a new priest with more contemporary values. "Going Way Out," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; Parody sequel to "Going My Way", in which Father O'Irish, now in his sixties, is paired with a younger priest with contemporary seventies values. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #162
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 162
    Published Oct 1973 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Heartburn Kid," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Heartbreak Kid," a shallow man commits adultery on his honeymoon. "The Mad Motorist's Guide to American Wildlife," script by Robert Kaufman (plot) and Al Jaffee, art by Al Jaffee; How to identify the animals you just hit with your car. "One Morning at a Bus Depot," script and art by Don Martin. "You Know It's Really Summer When...," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Rickard. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Crime in the Streets," script and art by Dave Berg. "Magazines For Neglected Sports," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis. "Mad's Summer Camp Owner of the Year," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker Jr.; The shady owner of a kid's recreational camp is profiled. "A Mad City Street Scene We'd Like to See," script by Lou Silverstone, art by George Woodbridge; A city street with building business signs that tell the entire truth. "Bawde," script by Tom Koch, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Maude," a modern Liberal family go out of their way to be shocking to their audience. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #163
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 163
    Published Dec 1973 by EC.

    "Early One Morning in the Near Future" inside front cover story by Sergio Aragones. "The Clods of '44," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Class of '44," the three boring high school students from "The Summer of '42" graduate and become boring college students. "One Fine Day on a Guided Tour of Mount Rushmore," script and art by Don Martin. "A Mad Look at Two Grammar School Generations," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Paul Coker Jr. "The Lighter Side of Corruption," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of dishonesty being its own reward. "A Mad Look at Karate," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Picket & Strike," script by Lou Silverstone, art by George Woodbridge; A niche magazine aimed at union members and activists. "Graffiti Through History," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by Bob Clarke. "Mad's Sure-Fire Sports Predictions," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by Jack Davis. "Least Horizon," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the film "Lost Horizon," a plane sets down in the Himalayas, and the cynical passengers stumble onto a bizarre paradise. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #164
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 164
    Published Jan 1974 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Kung Fool," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Kung Fu," a fugitive Shaolin Monk roams the west demonstrating his physical superiority and his social naiveté . "A Modern Fairy Tale" one-page story by Sergio Aragones. "When All Businesses Rely on Sales Promotion Gimmicks," script by Tom Koch, art by Bob Clarke; Promotions and premiums for businesses usually not associated with such things. "The Lighter Side of the Holiday Season," script and art by Dave Berg; The ups and downs of the holiday season and how people deal with them. "An Architectural Triumph," script and art by Al Jaffee; A foreign object on blueprints gets built into the structure. "Yecch, or What a Waste!", script by Lou Silverstone, art by Don Martin; A modern metropolis is menaced by a pile of human fecal matter come to life. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's 1973 Christmas Poem," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Angelo Torres; A poem listing gifts Mad would give to various celebrities. "Mad's Rattlers," script by Larry Gore, art by Jack Davis; Examples of sarcastic answers for every day occurrences. "Caper Goon," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Paper Moon," an iterate grifter is saddled with an obnoxious ten year old girl in the Depression-Era American Southwest. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #165
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 165
    Published Mar 1974 by EC.

    Cover by Don Martin. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation, avg. for year: 2,651,677. "8 James Bomb Bomb Movies," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; Short parodies of the James Bond features "Dr. No", "From Russia With Love", "Goldfinger", "Thunderball", "You Only Live Twice", "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", "Diamonds Are Forever", and "Live And Let Die." The Mad Bowling Primer," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis. "The Lighter Side Of Cold Weather," script and art by Dave Berg. "One Dark Night In A Laboratory," script and art by Don Martin; A mad scientist tries to animate a fabricated human body, with unexpected results. "Mad Sequels To Famous Poems," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; Parodies of famous poems, including "Hiawatha", "Casey At The Bat", "The Raven", "Gunga Din", and "Chicago." "Mad Visits The Realistic School Of Medicine", script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker, Jr.; An investigative reporter does a documentary on how modern medicine has caused medical school to evolve with the times. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Unavoidable Exercises For The Urban Dweller," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Al Jaffee. "The Dulltons," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of the television show "The Waltons." Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #167
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 167
    Published Jun 1974 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "A Swinging Jungle Tale," script by Humberto De La Torre, art by Jack Davis; Tarzan swings a little too close to a river. "My Fair Laddie," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; The Broadway musical "My Fair Lady" is recast in reverse gender as a commentary on the modern women's liberation movement. "Mad's Karate Movie Producer of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Davis; The producer of Hong Kong martial arts films is interviewed. "One Fine Evening in the Castle," script and art by Don Martin; A princess gets a surprise with her dinner of frog's legs. "What Is an Introvert?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones. "The Lighter Side of Minor Ailments," script and art by Dave Berg; How people deal with, or don't deal with, injury and illness. "The Mad Game of Basebrawl," script and art by Al Jaffee; Altering the rules of baseball to make it more violent and therefore more exciting. "Busing in Other Areas for the Purpose of Social Integration," script by Arnie Kogen, art by George Woodbridge; Mixing social polar opposites through court-ordered busing. "The Straights of San Francisco," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "The Streets of San Francisco," a tough veteran detective pairs with an idealistic rookie to investigate a murder. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #168
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 168
    Published Jul 1974 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Way We Bore," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Way We Were," two ex-lovers are reunited during the United States' involvement in World War II. "One Evening at a Cocktail Party," script and art by Don Martin; A man engages an animal trainer in conversation at a party. "Singable Theme Songs for TV Shows," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Angelo Torres; The lyrics of popular songs are rewritten in order to make them theme songs for current television series. "The Lighter Side of the Energy Crisis," script and art by Dave Berg; How people deal with the gasoline shortage. "A Mad Guide to Recycling Garbage," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of how discards can be converted into useable items. "Billy Jock," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of the film "Billy Jack"; a native American ex-marine tries to live a peaceful life, but the local redneck idiots just won't let him. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #169
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 169
    Published Sep 1974 by EC.

    Cover by Mort Drucker. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Jan van Wessum, Stan Hart, Larry Siegel, Dick de Bartolo, Lou Silverstone, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Angelo Torres, John Putnam, George Woodbridge, Paul Coker, Jack Rickard, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of the classic police drama Serpico and cowboy cop show McCloud, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Mad's takes on sex, status symbols, and funerals. A primer on tennis, and a post-Watergate take on the Presidential Seal. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Fairy Tale Scenes Wed Like to See (The Frog Prince); Serpicool; Trademark Graffiti; Alfreds Poor Almanac; A Mad History of Sex; One Day in the City; The Lighter Side of the High Cost of Living; A Mad Guide to Status Symbols; One Day at Notre Dame; A Mad Look at Funerals; Follow-Up Letters to Advertisers; Mad's Talking Stamps; The Mad Tennis Primer; One Day in the Patent Office; McClod; Fold-In; Save the Eagle! 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #171
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 171
    Published Dec 1974 by EC.

    Last 40-cent cover price. Cover art by Norman Mingo. "A Mind-Blowing Incident," script and art by Sergio Aragones; A man tries to stop an apparent suicide. "The Zing," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Sting," two con men run an elaborate con on a crime boss in retaliation for the killing of one of the men's partner. "The Mad Crisis Primer," script by Stan Hart, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Advice on how to cope with various life crises. "The Lighter Side of Dieting," script and art by Dave Berg; How people deal, or don't deal, with trying to lose weight. "A Mad Look at Fairy Tales," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Various famous fairy tales are given ironic new endings. "Mad's Sure-Fire Cliche Killers," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Davis; People respond to cliche observations of life with biting, satirical answers. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Bible Rave," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; What a teenage fan magazine would look like if it was published during biblical times. "The Rookers," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "The Rookies," three rookie police officers try to prove their worth, and fail. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #172
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 172
    Published Jan 1975 by EC.

    First 50-cent cover price. Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Great Gasbag," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Great Gatsby," a boring socialite gets involved with a man with a dubious past and they proceed to be boring together. "Don Martin's Natural History Movies, Short Subject #14: Insect Masters of Camouflage and Illusion," script and art by Don Martin. "More Powerful Than a Locomotive," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Superman stops a train from running over a man, but fails to consider the physics. "Picture Road Signs We'd Like to See," script by Al Jaffee and Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Picture road signs are expanded to encompass other traffic hazards. "The Lighter Side of Staying Young," script and art by Dave Berg; Dealing with, or hiding from, getting older. "Mad Solutions to Big City Doggie-Do Problems," script and art by Al Jaffee; Creative ways to clean up after your dog. "The Six Million Dollars, Man," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "The Six Million Dollar Man," an astronaut injured in an accident is given bionic implants and must rescue the surgeon who implanted them from his Soviet abductors. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #173
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 173
    Published Mar 1975 by EC.

    Cover art by Jack Davis. "Chinaclown," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Chinatown"; a private detective is hired to prove adultery on the part of the city water commissioner and winds up in the middle of a deep and confusing scheme. "One Saturday Morning in a Supermarket," script and art by Don Martin; Two grocery baggers get a little too enthusiastic about their work. "A Mad Look at Our Consumer Society," script and art by Arnoldo Franchioni; Symbols of consumerism are used as objects of irony. "A Mad Look at Model-Building," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Humorous examples of the hobby of plastic model kits. "The Lighter Side of Collecting," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of obsessive behavior demonstrated by collectors and hobbyists. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Poll-Taker of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Paul Coker Jr.; A professional opinion poll researcher is interviewed. "A Modern Business Success Story," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Genesis of a business from its humble roots to its ultimate destiny. "Kojerk," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Kojak," a Manhattan police detective tries to solve crimes in between being stylish and lovable. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #174
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 174
    Published Apr 1975 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Gulliver's Travails," script by Don Edwing, art by Paul Coker Jr; The Lilliputians give their prisoner a hygiene assist. "Death Wishers," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Death Wish,"a recently widowed man starts stalking the streets of New York, gunning down criminals. "A Mad Look at the Military," script and art by Arnoldo Franchioni. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "More Modern Fairy Tales," script by Don Reilly, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Current events are presented in the form of fairy tale; featuring Richard Nixon, The Beatles, and Leonid Brezhnev. "Some Real Life Scenes We'd Like to See," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by Jack Davis; Examples of socially annoying people getting what's coming to them. "The Lighter Side of Anxiety," script and art by Dave Berg; How people deal, or don't deal, with stress and emotional tumult. "One Afternoon at a Bus Stop," script and art by Don Martin; A man dons sunglasses to conceal the fact that he's ogling passing women. "The Mad Good News - Bad News Book," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of how events initially seen as good turn out to be not so good. "The Tommy-Red Seed," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the film "The Tamarind Seed," two members of the British and Soviet diplomatic corps conduct a tepid affair and precipitate an overreaction from their country's intelligence services. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #175
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 175
    Published Jun 1975 by EC.

    Cover art by Norman Mingo. "What's Entertainment?", script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of major motion picture releases which are basically cheaply assembled clip shows of past film releases. "One Morning on an Assembly Line," script and art by Don Martin. "What is a Guidance Counselor?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones; Satirical essay on the profession of guidance counseling. "The Lighter Side of Chores," script and art by Dave Berg; The good and bad points of performing menial household tasks. "Has Anybody Every Really Seen...," script by Larry Sharp, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of comic strip cliches which really don't occur in reality, illustrated by famous comic strip characters. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Popular Photo-Monotony," script by Dick DeBartolo, photos by Irving Schild; A niche magazine devoted to photography hobbyists. "Mad's College Football Coach of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Davis; A college football coach is interviewed and program excesses are exposed. "Footnotes* to History," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Ironic takes on historical situations, presented so that only the participants' feet and legs are visible. "Barnacle Groans," script by Tom Koch, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Barnaby Jones," a folksy senior citizen becomes a private detective. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #176
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 176
    Published Jul 1975 by EC.

    Cover art by Mort Drucker. "Airplot '75," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the "Airport" disaster movie series, a pack of washed up movie actors try to keep an airliner, and their careers, from crashing in flames. "Don Martin Escapes From Prison...Almost," script and art by Don Martin; An inmate engages in a series of unsuccessful prison escapes. "The Mad Handbook of House-Guesting," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by Jack Davis; A print guide to dealing with guest who overstay their welcome. "Footnotes* to Hollywood," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Humorous takes on classic film scenes, with the characters depicted only below the knees. "The Lighter Side of Graduation," script and art by Dave Berg; The upside and downside of graduating high school. "Other Betting Pools," script by Lou Silverstone, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of office betting pools that have nothing to do with sporting events. "Headlines of the Insect World," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by Bob Clarke; Examples of sensationalistic tabloid headlines with insect themes. "The Longest Yardbird," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the film "The Longest Yard," a sadistic prison warden forces a prisoner to join his prison football team. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #177
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 177
    Published Sep 1975 by EC.

    Cover by Norman Mingo. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Stan Hart, Paul Peter Porges, Dick DeBartolo, Lou Silverstone, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Angelo Torres, Irving Schild, George Woodbridge, Paul Coker, Jack Rickard, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, Antonio Prohias and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of the classic disaster film The Towering Inferno and the Freddie Prinze Sr. sitcom Chico and the Man, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A Sports Illustrated magazine for kids, a decade before there really was such a magazine. A Mad look at superheroes, with art by Sergio Aragones. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. More Fairy Tale Scenes Wed Like to See (The Frog Prince); The Towering Sterno; A Collection of Mad X-Rayvings; One Sunday Morning in the Park; Young Sports Illustrated; A Mad Look at Super Heroes; How Many Mistakes Can You Find in This Picture?; The Lighter Side of... Summer Hazards; One Beautiful Evening Last May; It Ain't Fair When...; Mad Devices Designed to Solve Our Smoker vs. Non-Smoker Problems; Footnotes* to Folklore; Spy vs Spy; Cheeko and the Ham; The Great Zucchini; Fold-In; The Modern-Day Carpetbaggers. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.