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Issue: The Mad Archives #4
Publication Date: January 2012
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Issues: #4 of 4 Issues (7 Printings)
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Publisher: FlagDC
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Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 11/21/2012
Volume: 4
Pages: 256
ISBN: 9781401237615
UPC/EAN: 978140123761555999
Price: $68.00 CAD
$59.99 USD
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Content Items: 76 (39 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Scott Nybakken (editor - collected edition); Harvey Kurtzman (editor - original series)
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: color
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Binding: hardcover with dust jacket; sewn binding
Publishing Format: collected edition
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Mad
First Line: Kill Me? Don't Be Absurd!
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Disclose Notes: Illustration cropped from the cover of MAD (EC, 1952 series) #4.
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Table of Contents

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Introduction...

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Mark Evanier
Penciller(s): Various
Inker(s): Various
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 5
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racing sheet

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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: A parody of horse race results.
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Will Elder; ?
Inker(s): Will Elder; ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Panic; Mad
First Line: No, I Said! You Can't Have My Copy of MAD!
Synopsis: House ad for Panic and MAD subscriptions.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Will Elder drawing grafted onto a 19th century Civil War print.
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Mickey Rodent!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Will Elder (signed)
Inker(s): Will Elder (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): Jim Wroten; Bill Elder
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous
Feature(s): Animation Dept.
Character(s): Mickey Rodent; Darnold Duck; Goony; Horace Horszneck; Pluted Pup; Minny Rodent; zookeeper; Professor
Synopsis: Mickey tricks Darnold into a zoo to get rid of him.
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Parody of Walt Disney animated cartoons.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): MAD Mumblings
Synopsis: Letters of comment from Fraklin Kambach, Pusan Korea; Caroline Raymond, Rockville MD; Suzi Hefferan, Richmond VA; Tommy Wright, Miami FL; Elaine Spiwak; Gene McWhorter, Longview TX; STanford Grossman, Detroit MI; A. Romano, Newark NJ; Jim Rusk; and Don Burdett, Checotah, OK
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Supermarkets!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): The American Scene Dept.
Character(s): Mr. Sturdley; Mrs. Sturdley; Superman (cameo)
Synopsis: A look at America's obsession with supermarkets, as the Sturdley's survive the rigors of shopping.
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Pages: 8
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Puzzle Pages!

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Will Elder (signed)
Inker(s): Will Elder (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Filler Dept.
Synopsis: A parody of comic book activity pages.
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Pages: 5
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Reed Crandall
Inker(s): Reed Crandall
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: historical
Feature(s): Piracy
First Line: We Know You'll Enjoy...
Synopsis: House ad for Piracy subscription with cover image of Piracy #2.
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Pages: 1
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The Cane Mutiny!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Wally Wood (signed)
Inker(s): Wally Wood (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Hollywood Dept.
Character(s): Willie Wonte; Lt. Feefer; Captain DeBris; Captain Kweeg; Van; Lt. Whitewald; Lt. Christian; Captain Bligh
Synopsis: A parody of the movie "The Caine Mutiny."
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Pages: 6
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Drawrof

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman [as Yeldrums Serutan]
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): [Report From Abroad]
Synopsis: An analysis of Antarctica, with all words printed backwards, as it is supposed to be the point of view of "backwards nations."
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Composition

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Cover appears as a high school composition notebook.
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No, I Said! You Can't Have My Copy of MAD!

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Will Elder
Inker(s): Will Elder
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Panic; Mad
Synopsis: A house ad for MAD and Panic subscriptions.
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Pages: 1
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Katchandhammer Kids!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Will Elder (signed)
Inker(s): Will Elder (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Newspaper Cartoon Dept.
Character(s): Hans Katchandhammer; Feetz Katchandhammer; Der Kapitan; Inspektor; boat company man; Mamma
Synopsis: A parody of the Katzenjammer Kids comic strip.
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Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: The script appears to be real German at the beginning, before changing into a pastiche of English, German and pseudo-German.
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Sound Effects!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Wally Wood (signed)
Inker(s): Wally Wood (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Comic Book Dept.
Character(s): Kane Keen; Joe Arrrgh
Synopsis: A murder mystery with no dialog, only sound effects.
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Pages: 7
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Reed Crandall
Inker(s): Reed Crandall
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: historical
Feature(s): Piracy
First Line: We Know You'll Enjoy...
Synopsis: A house ad for a subscription to Piracy.
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): MAD Mumblings
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Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from Abe Lieberman, Brooklyn NY; Gene Compton, Mibone NC; Eddie Evans, Dallas TX; Lawrence Rogers, Seattle WA; Walter Sandvik & Richard Whitman, Hopewell Junction NY; Margaret Charles, New York, NY; Doug Polling, Toledo OH; GGG, Derby NY; Jere Thomas, Mobile, AL; Tom Lathrop, Los Angeles, CA; Glenford Friffen, Portland OR; Al Teaff, Houston TX; and Louis Grimshaw, Ontario CN.
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Bop

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: A dictionary of Bop slang.
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Paul Revere's Ride!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (original); Harvey Kurtzman (adaptation)
Penciller(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Poetry Dept.
Synopsis: A humorous illustration of the poem by Longfellow.
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Pages: 6
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Cowboy!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, western
Feature(s): Comparison Dept.
Character(s): Lance Sterling; John Smurd
Synopsis: Parallel stories comparing the movie version of the Old West with real life.
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Pages: 5
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Smithson John & Co.

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Alfred [Alfred E. Neuman]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover is a satire of Johnson Smith & Co. novelty catalog ads. Includes first image of "Alfred" on a MAD cover.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): MAD Mumblings
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from Flat Top, Tommy Anvill, Rich, Barry Roth, Stuart Glass, Brian Daly, George Ball, Al Heumann, Anonymous, Anonymous (different Anonymous!), Peter Graham, T.R. Lee, Robert Jolly, James Cromwell, Philip Winterson, Nelson Lyon, Ernest Sherman, Sheik el John el Gaboury, B.L.D., Peggy Dart, Ted Nelson, Pfc. Frank Blahnik, Mrs. M.E. Biggs (not a fan). Includes announcement for the first pocket book MAD collection from Ballantine Books (no title given).
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Poopeye!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder [as B. Elder]
Inker(s): Bill Elder [as B. Elder]
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Newspaper Comics Dept.
Character(s): Poopeye; Mazola Oil; Swee'back [Mad-Man]; Mammy Jokeum; Mammy's son; Melvin of the Apes; Superduperman [Clark Bent]; Windy
Synopsis: Poopeye beats up other comic strongmen hired by the broccoli king to get rid of Poopeye.
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Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Parody of Popeye comic strip.
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Slow Motion!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Science Dept.
Synopsis: A look at what might be happening in various sports if they were recorded by a slow motion camera.
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Pages: 6
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Comic Book Ads!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder (signed)
Inker(s): Bill Elder (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Cut Your Own Throat Dept.
Synopsis: Parody ads for "How To Hypnotize", "Get Prizes...Make Money", "Rubber Bubble Gum", "Tromp Stamps Co.", "Ded Ryder Cowboy Carbine", and "Alwett Physical Training Course."
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Pages: 5
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Subscription Ads

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Impact; Extra!; Valor; Aces High; Psychoanalysis
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: House ads for 5 new E. C. comics, ½ page each plus subscription form.
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Under The Waterfront!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Wally Wood (signed)
Inker(s): Wally Wood (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Movie Dept.
Character(s): Terry; Joey; John Friendly; Charlie; Edie
Synopsis: Everyone Terry knows is killed by John Friendly's thugs.
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Parody of the movie "On The Waterfront."
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
First Line: Finally, as this, our current session draws to a close...
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Disclose Notes: A Christmas and New Year message from the editors and staff.
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Special Art Issue

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Credits
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Bill Elder ?
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Pages: 1
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Special Art Issue

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder
Inker(s): Bill Elder
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Bill (Chicken Fat) Elder
Character(s): Bill Elder
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Disclose Notes: Introduction to the stories in this issue about Bill Elder.
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The Child!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder; ? (photo)
Inker(s): Bill Elder; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: biography, humorous
Feature(s): Bill (Chicken Fat) Elder Dept.
Character(s): Bill Elder
Synopsis: A humorous look at Bill's early life with some supposed early scribblings of his.
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Includes photos as bases for drawings, with one image each from Braque, Matisse, and Picasso.
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MAD Reader Advertisement

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): The MAD Reader
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for The MAD Reader, paperback book.
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The Boy!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder; ? (photo)
Inker(s): Bill Elder; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: biography, humorous
Feature(s): Bill (Chicken Fat) Elder Dept.
Synopsis: Humorous bio of Bill's childhood, through photos supposedly showing his early artwork.
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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Includes photos of U. S. coins, a Cellini sculpture, Rodin's "The Thinker", and Mount Rushmore.
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The Young Artist!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder; ? (photo)
Inker(s): Bill Elder; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: biography, humorous
Feature(s): Bill (Chicken Fat) Elder Dept.
Character(s): Jack Webb; Marilyn Monroe; Mona Lisa; George Washington
Synopsis: Humorous look at Bill's early career, with photos of various items he supposedly painted.
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Includes photos of billboards, a playing card, Playtex ad, Jack Webb, Marilyn Monroe, the Mona Lisa, George Washington, the Blue Boy, Young Woman With A Water Jug, Whistler's Mother and the Sistene Chapel. Several characters are named Coznowski, which may be its first use in MAD.
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MAD Mumblings

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): MAD Mumblings
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Pages: 0.75
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Statement of Ownership

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Lyle Stuart
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Editor: Harvey Kurtzman; Managing Editor: William M. Gaines; Business Manager: Lyle Stuart; Publisher: William M. Gaines; Owner: Educational Comics, Inc. [William M. Gaines; J. K. Gaines; V. E. MacAdie]
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The Commercial Artist!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder; ? (photo)
Inker(s): Bill Elder; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: biography, humorous
Feature(s): Bill (Chicken Fat) Elder Dept.
Synopsis: Humorous look at Bill's commercial art career, with samples of fake advertisements.
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Ads include: California Zipper Blista-Dome train; Canadian Specific airline; Herbert Terrytoon cigarettes; Puntiac automobiles; Brewer's Foundation.
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The Old Pro! [Mole!]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder; ? (photo)
Inker(s): Bill Elder; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: biography, humorous
Feature(s): Bill (Chicken Fat) Elder Dept.
Character(s): Bill Elder; Melvin Mole
Synopsis: Melvin is captured during a bank robbery and continually digs his way out of jail.
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: One doctored photo as a lead-in to "Mole!", replacing original splash panel.
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Senility!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder; ? (photo)
Inker(s): Bill Elder; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: biography, humorous
Feature(s): Bill (Chicken Fat) Elder Dept.
Character(s): Bill Elder
Synopsis: A few of Bill's most recent drawings, showing a regression to his earliest form.
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Pages: 1
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Introducing E. C.'s Sixth "New Direction" Magazine

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Johnny Craig
Inker(s): Johnny Craig
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science and technology
Feature(s): MD
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for new MD comic subscriptions.
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THINK

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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Pages: 1
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E. C.'s New Direction One-Two-Punch Mags!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Johnny Craig; Jack Kamen
Inker(s): Johnny Craig; Jack Kamen
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): MD; Psychoanalysis
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for MD, Psychoanalysis and 7 other E. C. comics subscriptions. Inside front cover.
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Important Announcement

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Notice to readers of an important announcement on the last page of the issue.
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Gopo Gossum!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Wally Wood (signed)
Inker(s): Wally Wood (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous
Feature(s): Newspaper Cartoon Dept.
Character(s): Gopo Gossum; Simple J. Baloney [Joe McCarthy]; Alphonse Alligator [Winston Churchmouse]; Tideland Owl [Marshland Tito]; Ol' Tortoise [Mendup France]; Corky Porcupine [Waterhole Nehru]; Ol' Bloodhound [Change-Ki-Check]; Rackleddy Coon [Chew-An-Play]; Mouse [Georgia Melloncough]; Darnold Duck; Mickey Rodent; Goony; Minny Rodent; a tadpole
Synopsis: Gopo mistakenly leads the swamp dwellers into politics and disaster.
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Parody of Pogo comic strip.
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MAD Mumblings

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): MAD Mumblings
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Pages: 1
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Scenes We'd...Like To See!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Cliche Dept.
Character(s): Snirdingbash; Lance Sterling; Gwathmey
Synopsis: Typical climax scenes from various movie genres, with untypical endings.
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Pages: 9
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Ripup's Believe It or Don't

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Wally Wood (signed)
Inker(s): Wally Wood (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Newspaper Cartoon Dept.
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Parody of Ripley's Believe It Or Not strips.
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The Barefoot Nocountessa!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Hollywood Dept.
Character(s): Harry Drawers [Humphrey Yogurt]; The Nocountessa [Ava Nother]; Edward Kirks; Alberto Banano; Count Vincenzo-Torlato-Pizzaria; Melvin Cowznowski
Synopsis: Harry narrates the story of the Nocountessa, as she marries a series of rich men.
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Parody of movie The Barefoot Countessa.
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MAD Reader Advertisement

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): The MAD Reader
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for The MAD Reader paperback book.
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Here Is The Very Important Announcement

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): Mad Magazine
Synopsis: Announcement that MAD will change to a magazine-sized book with #24 within 3 months.
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Pages: 1
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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman (frame, signed)
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman (frame, signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Socrates; Napoleon; Sigmund Freud; Marilyn Monroe; Alexander The Great; Rembrandt; Galileo; Lassie; Tom Swift; Columbus; Caesar; Buffalo Bill; Alfred L. Neuman; Melvin Cowznowski [Alfred E. Neuman]; Copernicus; Louis Pasteur; Ludwig Van Beethoven
First Line: This New Magazine Is Vital For You To Read...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Characters noted are in the frame around the page. Alfred L. Neuman bears no physical resemblance to Alfred E. Neuman, whose image does appear unnamed.
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Headache? Cold Misery?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder (signed)
Inker(s): Bill Elder (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Bofforin
Synopsis: Phony ad for Bofforin pain reliever.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Parody of Bufferin ad.
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Extremely Important Message from the Editors

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Message is, "Please Buy This Magazine."
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She Wanted To Drown Her Troubles

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Wally Wood
Inker(s): Wally Wood
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Gluggle!
Character(s): Jane Outsell
Synopsis: Phony ad for movie "Gluggle!"
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Parody of ad for movie "Underwater!" Also mentions movie credits for: Howard Huge; Eli Lectric; Manny Tshark; Myrtle Turtle; Eben Tide; Ty Dalwave.
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Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Roger Price; Bernard Shir-Cliff; Ernie Kovacs; Ira Wallach
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes a brief summary of contents with photos of some contributors. Layout appears similar to Playboy table of contents pages.
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I Dreamed I Walked Down 5th Avenue In My Ironmaidenfit

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Ironmaidenfit
Synopsis: Phony ad for Ironmaidenfit bras.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Parody of Maidenform bra ad.
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Letters Dept.

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Letters Dept.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Art is excerpts from previous issues.
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Are You Ever Lovely To Love?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder (signed)
Inker(s): Bill Elder (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): MMboy
Synopsis: Phony ad for MMBoy Cream Deodorant.
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Pages: 0.5
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Is a Trip to the Moon Possible?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Wally Wood
Inker(s): Wally Wood
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Science Dept.
Character(s): Dr. X Fline Saucer; Captain Buck Roger; Melvin Cowznowski; Commander Zork Argh
Synopsis: A humorous look at the problems and joys of travel to the moon.
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Pages: 10
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Report From Russia

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Hans Christian Andersen
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): News Dept.
Character(s): Tel-Tapper-Phoner; Watchbug
Synopsis: A supposed look into Russian thought...in Russian (Cyrillic script).
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes a propaganda cartoon, "This Is A Tel-Tapper-Phoner".
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Out of the Frying Pan and into the Soup

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ira Wallach
Penciller(s): Bernie Krigstein (signed)
Inker(s): Bernie Krigstein (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Literature Dept.
Character(s): Ernest Heminghaw [Pappa]; Private First Class; Pierre; Mignonette; a driver
Synopsis: A tangled story of a retired army private and his granddaughter.
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Billed as, "The first part of a ½ part novel."
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Wrestling

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Sports Dept.
Character(s): Kid Kindyouth; Offensive Herman; Art Rottencore; Reggie Spoilsport; Tom Strongheart; Dick Stoutfellow; Yukon Klondike; Antonio Rockingchair; Gomez Addams (cameo); Morticia Addams (cameo); Pugsley Addams (cameo); Frankenstein's monster (cameo)
Synopsis: A humorous look at professional wrestling matches, using all the stereotypes in the sport.
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Pages: 10
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Comics Digest

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder (signed)
Inker(s): Bill Elder (signed)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Newspaper Comics Dept.; Brunette; Little Orphan Melvin; Smilin' Melvin; Lil' Ab'r; Dick Tracing; Popcorn; Manduck The Magician
Character(s): Brunette; Dogwood; Punjoke; Little Orphan Melvin; Daddy Peacebucks; Little Melvin Rooney; Smilin' Melvin; Upwind Johnson; Lil' Ab'r; Mammy Jokeum; Dick Tracing; Chief; Junior; Popcorn kids; Manduck The Magician; Loathar
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Single strip parodies of newspaper comics: Blondie; Little Orphan Annie; Smilin' Jack; Lil' Abner; Dick Tracy; Peanuts; Mandrake The Magician.
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Classy Crimes #138: Who Put The Strichnine In Mrs. Murphy's Husband?

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bernard Shir-Cliff
Penciller(s): Bill Elder (signed)
Inker(s): Bill Elder (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Crime Dept.
Character(s): Dr. Milo Quackenbush; Francis L. Guteberger; Alfred L. Neuman; Seamus Murphy; Voona Murphy; Vasily Vaselodovich Orang-outang; Fothergill; Rosencrantz
Synopsis: Detective Francis L. Guteberger investigates the murder of Seamus Murphy.
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Alfred L. Neuman bears no physical resemblance to Alfred E. Neuman, whose picture also appears with no name.
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Anyone Can Build This Coffee Table

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Do It Yourself Dept.
Synopsis: Bogus instructions on how to build a coffee table complete with a potted plant sitting on the table.
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Pages: 3
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Is This Your Life?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder
Inker(s): Bill Elder
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Television Dept.
Character(s): Raoul Phedwards; Melvin Furd; Shiloh Culpepper; Sabrina Voom; Sheldon Scrounge; Alfred L. Neuman; Brunhilda Furd; Furd children; Furd's mother; Furd's father; Furd's sister; Furd's brother; Lone Ranger (cameo); Snap (cameo); Crackle (cameo); Pop (cameo); Santa Claus (cameo); Smith Brothers (cameo); Quaker Oats Man (cameo); Edward R. Murrow (cameo); Winston Churchill (cameo); Joe McCarthy (cameo); Harry Truman (cameo); Liberace (cameo); Abraham Lincoln (cameo); Bing Crosby (cameo); Bob Hope (cameo); Marlon Brando (cameo); Marilyn Monroe (cameo); Joe Friday (cameo); Aunt Jemima (cameo); Arthur Godfrey (cameo); Jackie Gleason (cameo); Douglas MacArthur (cameo); Groucho Marx (cameo); Donald Duck (cameo); Dean Martin (cameo); Prince Albert (in a can, cameo); others (cameo);
Synopsis: Melvin Furd is nearly killed during the show, which features family, friends, enemies and someone he doesn't even know.
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Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Parody of tv show "This Is Your Life." Alfred L. Neuman bears no physical resemblance to Alfred E. Neuman.
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Tom Swifft and His Electric Ping Pong Ball

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ernie Kovacs [as Victor Applesauce]
Penciller(s): Bill Elder (signed)
Inker(s): Bill Elder (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Classics Dept.
Character(s): Tom Swifft; Professor Harding; Six-Torso [Ramona Popkin]
Synopsis: Tom's invention is stolen by a Russian spy.
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Pages: 2
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A Guide For Future Job Hunters

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Education Dept.
Synopsis: A series of phony graphs explaining employment statistics.
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Pages: 1
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How To Get The Job You Want By Thinking Positively And Also Get Ahead By Learning My Five Rules That Will Give You A New And Unbelievable Positive Personality And Help You Achieve Success

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Roger Price
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Education Dept.
Synopsis: Five foolish rules for building a positive personality for yourself.
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Includes one illustration.
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Vera's Cruz

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Davis (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Movie Dept.
Character(s): Burt Lambaster; Gary Chickencooper; Seezer Romeo; Emperor Maxamillion; Denice Parcel; Melvin Cowznowski; Sarita Vavavoom
Synopsis: Two men sign on to guard a gold and guns shipment, but are also out to steal it for themselves.
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Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: A parody of the movie "Veracruz."
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If You Suffer Pain

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Anasprin
Character(s): Melvin Coznowski [Alfred E. Neuman]
Synopsis: Phony ad for Anasprin.
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Pages: 0.11
Disclose Notes: Parody of both Anacin and aspirin ads. Character is unamed.
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When The Talk Turns To Books Do You Find Yourself Saying: "Hoo Hah?"

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): The MAD Reader
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Pages: 0.11
Disclose Notes: House ad for The MAD Reader paperback.
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Pictoquiz

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Jack Davis
Inker(s): Jack Davis
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Puzzle Dept.
Character(s): Alfred E. Neuman; Wanda Furd
Synopsis: A quiz where none of the answers makes sense.
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Pages: 1.45
Disclose Notes: Alfred E. Neuman is name given to several celebrities pictured, one of which is actually him (although it was not officially his name as yet).
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Are You Walking Around Like A Human Question Mark?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder
Inker(s): Bill Elder
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Rubbaban
Synopsis: Phony ad for Rubbaban women's foundation garments.
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Pages: 0.33
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In These Danger Periods Your Skin "Dies" A Little

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Jack Davis
Inker(s): Jack Davis
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Pund's Cold Cream
Character(s): Camenbert, Duchess of Fromage
Synopsis: Phony ad for Pund's Cold Cream.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Parody of Pond's Cold Cream ad.

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