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Issue: Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #5
Publication Date: January 1971
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Issues: #5 of 141 Issues (150 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagEC
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: E.C. Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 1971
Volume: none
Pages: 86
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.60 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 29 (23 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Albert B. Feldstein; Jerry De Fuccio (associate); Nick Meglin (associate)
Disclose Notes: Page count included a pullout poster insert.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color cover; Black and White interior
Dimensions: Magazine size
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: Saddle-stitched; some squarebound
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Mort Drucker (signed)
Inker(s): Mort Drucker (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Alfred E. Neuman; Richard Nixon; Spiro Agnew; William F. Buckley; Ronald Reagan; Edward Kennedy; Bob Hope; Uncle Sam; Hubert Humphrey; Rev. Billy Graham; John Wayne [as Rooster Cogburn]; Edmund Muskie; Abbie Hoffman; Nelson Rockefeller; Bobby Seale; John Lindsey
Synopsis: Politicians and celebrities recite the Mad ode to America, printed on the special pullout flag.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Alfred E. Neuman manages to be in the crowd reciting while holding the flag poster at the same time.
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A Modern Cinderella

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Kent
Penciller(s): Jack Rickard (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Rickard (signed)
Colorist(s): Jack Rickard (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Cinderella; Her fairy godmother
Synopsis: The Cinderella transformation scene is updated for the modern seventies.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #120 published July 1968
was A Modern Cinderella [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Fairy Tales as Told by Today's Celebrities

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Jacobs
Penciller(s): Bob Clarke
Inker(s): Bob Clarke
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Telling It Like They Is Dept.
Character(s): Joe Namath; Jerry Rubin; Spiro Agnew; Don Rickles
Synopsis: Grimm's Fairy Tales are retold and their message altered by contemporary celebrities based on their own experiences.
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Pages: 4
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Scandal Magazines of the Future

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Hart
Penciller(s): Jack Rickard (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Rickard (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Turnabout is Fair Ploy Dept.
Character(s): Richard Burton; Elizabeth Taylor; Angela Davis
Synopsis: Tabloid scandal magazines are updated to contemporary celebrities and issues.
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Pages: 2
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Individualized Caskets

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Norm Doherty
Penciller(s): Bob Clarke
Inker(s): Bob Clarke
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Design For Leaving Dept.
Synopsis: Coffins tailored to the profession of the deceased.
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Pages: 3
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Guarantees and Warranties

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Al Jaffee
Penciller(s): Al Jaffee
Inker(s): Al Jaffee
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): The Clause That Depresses Dept.
Synopsis: Examples of how today's product warranties aren't worth the paper they're printed on.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Prosperity

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Max Brandel
Penciller(s): Bob Clarke (signed)
Inker(s): Bob Clarke (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Largess Life Dept.
Synopsis: The gradual drifting apart of a married couple is depicted through the successive model of car they purchase.
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Pages: 1
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The Shocking "Mad Flag" Poster

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Max Brandel ?
Penciller(s): Mort Drucker (signed) (page 1)
Inker(s): Mort Drucker (signed) (page 1)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Max Brandel ? (pages 2-3)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Salute to America Dept.
Synopsis: Replica poster of the American flag, with the red stripes replaced by a rewritten Pledge of Allegiance, reflecting the polarization of contemporary American society
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Page one is a reprint of the cover art by Mort Drucker. Pages two and three are a pullout poster.
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Pro Football

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Siegel
Penciller(s): Jack Davis
Inker(s): Jack Davis
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Passing the Buck Dept.
Character(s): Frank Gifford [as Frank Gifted]; Pete Rozelle [as Pete Doughsmell]
Synopsis: A former football player turned announcer narrates a comparison of pro football in its infancy with contemporary pro football.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #118 published April 1968
was Pro Football [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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In the Out Exit

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Hart
Penciller(s): Mort Drucker (signed)
Inker(s): Mort Drucker (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Belle, Book and Vandals Dept.
Character(s): Sandy Dennis [as Miss Parrot]; Roy Poole [as Mr. McHate]; Eileen Heckart [as Miss Pastorfield]; Patrick Bedford [as Mr. Barringer]; Sorrell Booke [as Dr. Bested]; James Franciscus [as Mr. Nudnik]; Sidney Portier [as Mr. Thackeray]
Synopsis: In a parody of the film "Up the Down Staircase," an idealistic teacher attempts to teach in a crime-ridden inner city school.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #118 published April 1968
was In the Out Exit [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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Drawn Out Dramas

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sergio Aragones
Penciller(s): Sergio Aragones
Inker(s): Sergio Aragones
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Marginal Thinking Dept.
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Pages: 0
Disclose Notes: Cartoons drawn into the margins of random pages.
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Mad's Modern Believe It or Nuts

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Arnie Kogen
Penciller(s): Bob Clarke
Inker(s): Bob Clarke
Letterer(s): Bob Clarke; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Behind the Odd-Ball Dept.
Character(s): Wilt Chamberlain; Hubert Humphrey; Lyndon Johnson
Synopsis: Parody of the syndicated comic panel "Ripley's Believe It Or Not"; Various human oddities and random occurrences are depicted.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #117 published March 1968
was Mad's Modern Believe It or Nuts [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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What is a Square?

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Arnie Kogen
Penciller(s): Sergio Aragones
Inker(s): Sergio Aragones
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Till the Clods Roll By Dept.
Synopsis: Analysis of what makes someone a social outcast in current society.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #119 published June 1968
was What Is a Square? [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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Don Martin Looks At Frogs

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Martin
Penciller(s): Don Martin (signed)
Inker(s): Don Martin (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Don Martin Dept.
Synopsis: A series of humorous incidents involving frogs.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #118 published April 1968
was Don Martin Looks At Frogs [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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The Lighter Side of Driving

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dave Berg
Penciller(s): Dave Berg
Inker(s): Dave Berg
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Berg's Eye View Dept.
Synopsis: Satirical look at the good and bad aspects of motor vehicle operation.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #120 published July 1968
was The Lighter Side of Driving [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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Hippie Magazine

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): George Woodbridge
Inker(s): George Woodbridge
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: A niche magazine aimed at hippies.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #118 published April 1968
was Hippie Magazine [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Mad's Snappy Answers To Stupid Questions

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Al Jaffee
Penciller(s): Al Jaffee (signed)
Inker(s): Al Jaffee (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Put Your Funny Where Your Mouth Is Dept.
Synopsis: Obtuse questions draw sarcastic responses in every day situations. The feature even provides a blank for the reader to provide a sarcastic response.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #118 published April 1968
was Mad's Snappy Answers To Stupid Questions [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 3
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The New Back-Scratcher

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Martin
Penciller(s): Don Martin (signed)
Inker(s): Don Martin (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Don Martin Dept.
Synopsis: A harried husband uses his plastic back-scratcher in a manner not originally intended by the manufacturer.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #118 published April 1968
was The New Back-Scratcher [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Songs of Wealth, Possessions, Greed, Property and Creeping Materialism

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Jacobs
Penciller(s): George Woodbridge
Inker(s): George Woodbridge
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Status Woe Dept.
Synopsis: The lyrics of popular songs are altered to reflect contemporary greed.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #119 published June 1968
was Songs of Wealth, Possessions, Greed, Property and Creeping Materialism [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 3
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A Nostalgic Look at Sandlot Baseball

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dean Norman
Penciller(s): Paul Coker Jr.
Inker(s): Paul Coker Jr.
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Hits, Runs and An Era Dept.
Synopsis: A look back at how boys played baseball before organized Little League baseball.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #121 published September 1968
was A Nostalgic Look at Sandlot Baseball [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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Mission: Ridiculous

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dick DeBartolo
Penciller(s): Mort Drucker (signed)
Inker(s): Mort Drucker (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): To Scheme the Impossible Scheme Dept.
Character(s): Peter Graves [as Mr. Phelts]; Greg Morris [as Blarney]; Peter Lupus [as Billy]; Martin Landau [as Bowling]; Barbara Bain [as Synonym]
Synopsis: Parody of the TV series "Mission: Impossible"; a team of secret agents try to retrieve stolen microfilm in the most suspicious way possible.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #118 published April 1968
was Mission: Ridiculous [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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The Advantages of the Suburbs For Kids

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Siegel
Penciller(s): Paul Coker Jr.
Inker(s): Paul Coker Jr.
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): City's Limit Dept.
Synopsis: A comparison of urban life versus suburban life for raising children.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #118 published April 1968
was The Advantages of the Suburbs For Kids [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 3
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Spy Vs. Spy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Antonio Prohias
Penciller(s): Antonio Prohias (signed)
Inker(s): Antonio Prohias (signed)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Joke & Dagger Dept.; Spy Vs. Spy
Character(s): The Black Spy; The White Spy
Synopsis: The Black Spy fakes out the White Spy with a fake freighter.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #114 published October 1967
was Spy Vs. Spy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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The Lighter Side of Swimming Pools

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dave Berg
Penciller(s): Dave Berg
Inker(s): Dave Berg
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Berg's Eye View Dept.
Synopsis: Satirical look at the pastime of swimming.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #121 published September 1968
was The Lighter Side of Swimming Pools [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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You Know You're Really Married When...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Phil Hahn; Jack Hanrahan
Penciller(s): Paul Coker Jr.
Inker(s): Paul Coker Jr.
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Bawl and Chain Dept.
Synopsis: Examples of tell tale signs that you've been married for quite a while.
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Pages: 2
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Balmy and Clod

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Siegel
Penciller(s): Mort Drucker
Inker(s): Mort Drucker
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): We Rib Bank Robbers Dept.
Character(s): Warren Beatty [as Clod Barrow]; Faye Dunaway [as Balmy Parker]; Michael J. Pollard [as C.W. Mess]; Gene Hackman [as Cluck Barrow]; Estelle Parsons [as Blunjid Barrow]; Denver Pyle [as The Sheriff]
Synopsis: In a parody of the film "Bonnie and Clyde," two really adorable bumpkins decide to embark on a life of crime.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #119 published June 1968
was Balmy and Clod [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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One Day Last Summer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Martin
Penciller(s): Don Martin (signed)
Inker(s): Don Martin (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Don Martin Dept.
Synopsis: Two hobos find what they think is a full bottle of liquor.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #117 published March 1968
was One Day Last Summer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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What New Source of Explosive Energy Has The United States Developed?

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Al Jaffee
Penciller(s): Al Jaffee (signed)
Inker(s): Al Jaffee (signed)
Colorist(s): Al Jaffee
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Mad Fold-In
Synopsis: America has something even more volatile than nuclear power.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #122 published October 1968
was What New Source of Explosive Energy Has The United States Developed? [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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The Shill Gasoline Commercial

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Lou Silverstone
Penciller(s): George Woodbridge
Inker(s): George Woodbridge
Colorist(s): George Woodbridge
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): A TV Ad We'd Like To See
Synopsis: In a parody of Shell Oil TV commercials, a test car blows past the mileage marker competing gasoline brands take the test car, and unfortunately over a cliff.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #119 published June 1968
was The Shill Gasoline Commercial [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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