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Issue: Mad about Super Heroes #[nn]
Publication Date: January 2006
 
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Publisher: FlagBarnes & Noble Books
Brand: Barnes & Noble
Indicia Publisher: Barnes & Noble
On Sale Date: 2006
Volume:
Pages: 184
ISBN: 0760779503
UPC/EAN: 978076077950750998
Price: none entered
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Content Items: 52 (34 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Nick Meglin; John Ficarra
Disclose Notes: Color pages on glossy stock. Scattered wordless marginal cartoons (Drawn Out Dramas) by Sergio Aragones.

Printed in the United States of America.

"Compilation and new material copyright 2006 by E.C. Publications, Inc."
"This edition published by Barnes & Noble, Inc., by arrangement with MAD Books."
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: color; black and white
Dimensions: 10¾ in. x 8½ in.
Paper Stock: glossy; Bond
Binding: hardcover with dustjacket
Publishing Format: one-shot
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Illustration  on  Dustjacket
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Penciller(s): Alex Ross (painting)
Inker(s): Alex Ross (painting)
Colorist(s): Alex Ross (painting)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Batman; Superman; Alfred E. Neuman
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Subject Matter
First Line: MAD About Superheroes
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Subject Matter
First Line: MAD About Superheroes
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Contents

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Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Adam West
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Adam West; Batman (photo of Adam West)
First Line: I like the cover illustration of this book.
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Bats-Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Lou Silverstone
Penciller(s): Mort Drucker
Inker(s): Mort Drucker
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Bats-Man [Bruce Swain]; Sparrow [Gray Dickson]; Neuman
Synopsis: Gray Dickson is fed up being Bats-Man's sidekick; he wants to chase girls like an ordinary teenager. Gray's schemes to do away with Bats-Man repeatedly fail, but Bats-Man convinces him that with "camp," square is actually swinging and Gray can share the gorgeous guest stars.
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From Issue: FlagMad #105 published September 1966
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Satirizes the 1966-1968 "Batman" television show.
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A Super Opportunity

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sergio Aragones
Penciller(s): Sergio Aragones
Inker(s): Sergio Aragones
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; mugger; victim; bum
Synopsis: Clark Kent changes in a phone booth, then swoops out as Superman to apprehend a mugger. While he's gone, a bum steals his clothes.
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From Issue: FlagMad #190 published April 1977
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Mime story
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Superduperman

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, superhero
Character(s): Jaw-El; Lurer; Superduperman [Cluck Kennt]; Paw Kennt; Maw Kennt; Berry Blight; Lotus Lain; Lox Looter
Synopsis: Seeing that Krapton is doomed, Jaw-El and Lurer send their son to Earth, where he is raised by the Kennts. In Metropolian City, Cluck saves Lotus as Superduperman -- she makes a play for him, but he's too square for her. Superduperman defeats Lox Looter's plan to destroy the west coast, but Lotus loses her life. Superduperman reverses time to save her, because after all... without Lotus Lain, there's no Superduperman II.
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From Issue: FlagMad #208 published July 1979
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Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Satire of the 1978 movie "Superman" starring Christopher Reeve.
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Comic Relief: Yellow Pages for Super Heroes

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Reilly
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
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From Issue: FlagMad #110 published April 1967
From Content Item: FlagMad #110 published April 1967
was Yellow Pages for Super-Heroes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Humorous listings for purveyors of goods or services for superheroes -- apparel, belts, ghost writing, hideouts, mottos, etc.
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Battyman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Hart
Penciller(s): Mort Drucker
Inker(s): Mort Drucker
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Battyman [Bruce Swain]; Neuman; Icky; the Jerker [Yack Nattier]; Superman (cameo); Dick Tracy (cameo); Ed Koch (cameo); Charles Bronson (cameo); the Phantom of the Opera (cameo)
Synopsis: Fleeing from Battyman, criminal Yack Nattier falls into a vat of toxic waste and becomes the Jerker. The Jerker begins a citywide campaign of shooting, killing, and poisoning, laughing all the way. As the Jerker falls to his death during a fight, Battyman follows. That way they can both avoid the sequel.
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From Issue: FlagMad #289 published September 1989
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Satirizes the 1989 film "Batman."
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Superduperman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Wally Wood
Inker(s): Wally Wood
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Superduperman [Clark Bent]; Lois Pain; Billy Spafon [Captain Marbles] [the Unknown Monster]; copy boy; reporters
Synopsis: Clark Bent empties cuspidors as the despised assistant to the copy boy, spending every penny to impress gorgeous Lois Pain. He rescues the city by knocking out the Unknown Monster -- actually Captain Marbles gone bad. Superduperman reveals his Clark Bent identity to Lois, but she continues to despise him -- to her, he's still a creep.
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From Issue: FlagMad #4 published April 1953
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Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Parody of the character Superman. The copy boy resembles the newspaper comic strip character Smitty. The editor's name of W. Twitchell satirizes the name of newsman Walter Winchell.
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Plastic Sam!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Russ Heath; Bill Elder
Inker(s): Russ Heath; Bill Elder
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Plastic Sam; Wheezy Wunks [Woozy Woonks] [Wuzzy Wurnks] [Wazzy Wunks]; police; imitation Plastic Sam; Joe Friday
Synopsis: Plastic Sam fights crime with his powers, but imitation Plastic Sam robs banks disguised as Plastic Sam. Police arrest the real Plastic Sam, who kills Wheezy, then disguises himself as Wheezy, in order to escape his cell. Plastic Sam and imitation Plastic Sam bicker about which is the original. Plastic Sam demonstrates his power to Joe Friday, who promptly arrests him; plastic is used for imitations, so the real Plastic Sam, since he IS plastic, must be the imitation Plastic Sam.
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From Issue: FlagMad #14 published August 1954
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Parody of the character Plastic Man. Joe Friday was the police detective from the popular television series "Dragnet."
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Famous Artists' Paintings of Comic Book Characters

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Charlie Richards
Penciller(s): Greg Theakston (painting)
Inker(s): Greg Theakston (painting)
Colorist(s): Greg Theakston (painting)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Wonder Woman; Catwoman; the Incredible Hulk; Mr. Fantastic; Superman; Robin; Captain America; Green Lantern; Batman; Flaming Carrot
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From Issue: FlagMad #337 published July 1995
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Da Vinci's Wonder Woman Lisa, Andy Warhol's Hulks, Duchamps' Catwoman Descending a Staircase, Caravaggio's Death of Superman, Dali's The Persistence of Mr. Fantastic.
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Teen-Rage Moolah Nitwit Turtles!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dick DeBartolo
Penciller(s): Sam Viviano
Inker(s): Sam Viviano
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous
Character(s): Leonardough; Donateldough; Michaelangeldough; Raphedough; Splutter; Gapewell O'Wow; Dreader; Dally; Vincent [the Beast] (cameo); Ed Norton (cameo); the Phantom of the Opera (cameo); Jason (cameo)
Synopsis: TV news reporter Gapewell takes on organized crime, which send hoods to attack her. Nitwit Turtles save her and take her to safety with the wise rat Splutter. The Turtles bring peace to the streets of New York, but sewer dwellers still have complaints.
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From Issue: FlagMad #298 published October 1990
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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Parody of the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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More Powerful Than a Locomotive...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sergio Aragones
Penciller(s): Sergio Aragones
Inker(s): Sergio Aragones
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Superman; prisoner
Synopsis: Spotting a helpless prisoner tied to the railroad tracks, Superman stops the train -- wrecking it in the process.
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From Issue: FlagMad #172 published January 1975
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Mime story
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Superhero High

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Desmond Devlin
Penciller(s): Joe Staton
Inker(s): Joe Staton
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Barry Allen ?]; Wolverine; Captain America; Dr. Octopus; Judge Dredd; Wonder Woman; Daredevil; Mr. Fantastic; Iron Man; Dr. Strange; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Thor; Conan the Barbarian
Synopsis: Vignettes of superheroes in high school.
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From Issue: FlagMad #340 published October 1995
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Includes a splash panel "class picture" featuring 30 superhero comic characters.
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A MAD Look at Superman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Edwing
Penciller(s): Don Martin
Inker(s): Don Martin
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Jimmy Olsen
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From Issue: FlagMad #208 published July 1979
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Six humorous strips about Superman and his friends
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Eccch-Men

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dick DeBartolo
Penciller(s): Sam Viviano
Inker(s): Sam Viviano
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Professor Ecch; Stormy; Gamble; Beastly; Rouge; Morph-fiend; Cyplops; Valvoline; Judo-Lee; Jean Grave; Sentient; Magnet-man; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [Donatello; Raphael; Michelangelo; Leonardo] (cameo); Geraldo Rivera (cameo); Energizer Bunny (cameo); Bugs Bunny (cameo); Daffy Duck (cameo); Porky Pig (cameo)
Synopsis: Professor Ecch introduces the huge roster of his Ecch Men. The Ecch-Men rescue Judo-Lee from a Sentient and her fearful parents. The Ecch-Men wipe out the Sentients at the Mutant Control Agency, but now face their biggest challenge: wresting control of Saturday morning TV from the Warner Brothers cartoon characters.
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From Issue: FlagMad #327 published May 1994
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Parodies the 1992-1997 X-Men animated television series. Final panel includes ten Warner Brothers cartoon characters.
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Real-Life Superheroes at Comic Book Conventions

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Desmond Devlin
Penciller(s): Al Jaffee
Inker(s): Al Jaffee
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Conventioneers; vendors; comics professionals
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From Issue: FlagMad #334 published March 1995
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Humorous but sardonic look at those who attend comic book conventions... identifying them and their annoying traits by the names of characters from superhero comic books.
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Superduperman II

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Jacobs
Penciller(s): Mort Drucker
Inker(s): Mort Drucker
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Superduperman; Lotus Lain; General Klodd; Lox Looter; President of the United States; Mr. Spock (cameo); Rocky Balboa (cameo)
Synopsis: Cluck Kennt (Superduperman) spends time with Lotus Lain in Paris and Niagara Falls. As they retreat to the Fortress of Solitude for romantic privacy, three Kraptonian criminals cow the President and ally with Lox Looter. Superduperman has given up his powers to make a life with Lotus, but struggles back through the Arctic to regain superpowers. He cleans up the villains, erases Lotus's memory, and muses on the prospects of another sequel.
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From Issue: FlagMad #226 published October 1981
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Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Parodies the 1980 movie Superman II.
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A Mad Look at Batman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sergio Aragones
Penciller(s): Sergio Aragones
Inker(s): Sergio Aragones
Letterer(s): Sergio Aragones ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Batman
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From Issue: FlagMad #106 published October 1966
From Content Item: FlagMad #106 published October 1966
was A Mad Look at Batman [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Mime stories. Humorous cartoons and comic strips concerning Batman.
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What If Superman Were Raised by Jewish Parents?

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Credits
Writer(s): Jonathan Bresman
Penciller(s): Mort Drucker
Inker(s): Mort Drucker
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Superman [Herman Feldstein]; Ma Feldstein [Doris]
Synopsis: Diary entries of Doris Feldstein of Brooklyn, who with her husband Hyman, discovered the rocket ship bearing the infant Superman, whom they adopt and name Herman. Superman is discovered, undergoes circumcision, enters Hebrew school, and opens his radiology practice as Herman Feldstein, M.D.
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From Issue: FlagMad #325 published February 1994
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Don Martin's Guide to Some Very Obscure Comic Sound Effects

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Edwing
Penciller(s): Don Martin
Inker(s): Don Martin
Letterer(s): typeset; Don Martin ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Tarzan; Superman; Human Torch; Iron Man; Aquaman; Crock; Mary Worth; the Incredible Hulk; Batman; Robin; Popeye; King of Id; Little Orphan Annie; Sandy; Wonder Woman; Spiderman; Hagar the Horrible; Porky Pig; Prince Valiant; Alley Oop; Snoopy; Thor; Silver Surfer; Andy Capp; Katzenjammer Kids; Olive Oyl; the Phantom; Plastic Man
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From Content Item: FlagMad #210 published October 1979
was Don Martin's Guide to Some Very Obscure Comic Sound Effects [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Humorous panel cartoons on comics sound effects
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Buttman Returns

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Hart
Penciller(s): Mort Drucker
Inker(s): Mort Drucker
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Buttman; Neuman; Scatwoman; the Penicillin; Commissioner Boredom; the Jerker (cameo); Dennis the Menace (cameo); Snoopy (cameo); Charlie Brown (cameo); Pinocchio (cameo)
Synopsis: As the Penicillin ingratiates himself with the people of Gotham City, Saltina discovers her boss's corruption; he pushes her out the window, but she's revived by cats. As Scatwoman she attacks men, including Buttman, even though they're attracted to each other; as Saltina, she also forms a relationship with Buttman's alter ego. Scatwoman and the corrupt boss are electrocuted, the Penicillin drowns. Buttman feels empty and unfulfilled; the Jerker reveals that he wrote this terrible screenplay so that Buttman will die of embarrassment.
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From Issue: FlagMad #314 published October 1992
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Parodies the 1992 movie Batman Returns.
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Clooney as the Bat

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Credits
Writer(s): Frank Jacobs
Penciller(s): Paul Coker
Inker(s): Paul Coker
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): George Clooney; filmmakers
Synopsis: The Michael Keaton and Val Kilmer Batman movies fail to satisfy, so producers turn to George Clooney. He is confident that he'll be praised beyond all measure as the greatest Batman yet. But there is no joy in filmdom -- Clooney struck out like the rest.
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From Issue: FlagMad Batman Spectacular #[nn] published July 1997
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Story told in verse; parodies "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer.
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Other Superhero Deaths

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Barry Liebmann
Penciller(s): Angelo Torres
Inker(s): Angelo Torres
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Smokey the Bear; the Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Submariner; the Incredible Hulk; Aquaman; Ant-Man; the Wasp; Iron Man
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From Issue: FlagMad #319 published June 1993
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Six panel cartoons, with humorous speculation on how certain superheroes might meet their deaths.
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Woman Wonder!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Bill Elder
Inker(s): Bill Elder
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Woman Wonder [Diana Banana]: Steve Adore; Nivlem; Superduperman (cameo)
Synopsis: Woman Wonder flies in her glass airplane to met a challenge on Ko-Nee Island. By vibrating her body like a sideshow dancer she distracts Nivlem's henchmen and guns them down, then battles Nivlem himself. Nivlem reveals that he is actually Steve Adore and boots Woman Wonder "back in the kitchen where you belong." According to the narration box, she "is now content with the normal female life of working over a hot stove." But the illustration shows she is actually desperate and overwhelmed, with a house full of kids and her surly husband taking it easy.
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From Issue: FlagMad #10 published April 1954
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Pages: 7
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Batman & Robin Outtake #621: The Kiss

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): James Bennett
Penciller(s): Duck Edwing
Inker(s): Duck Edwing
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Batman; Poison Ivy; Bane
Synopsis: Poison Ivy warns Batman that one kiss and it will all be over. He feels compelled to kiss Bane.
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From Issue: FlagMad Batman Spectacular #[nn] published July 1997
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Parody based on the 1997 movie Batman & Robin.
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Mad's Gallery of Lesser-Known Ninja Turtles

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike Snyder
Penciller(s): Greg Theakston (painting)
Inker(s): Greg Theakston (painting)
Colorist(s): Greg Theakston (painting)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous
Character(s): Ninja Turtles
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From Issue: FlagMad #291 published December 1989
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Well-known paintings, rendered with Ninja Turtles as the subjects
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Bat Boy and Rubin

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Wally Wood (as Wallace Wood)
Inker(s): Wally Wood (as Wallce Wood)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Bat Boy; Rubin; the Floogle Gang; the Fleagle Gang; the Flurgle Gang
Synopsis: With the help of a paralyzing gas from a tiny vial in Bat Boy's belt, Bat Boy and Rubin rid Cosmopolis City of the Floogle Gang and the Fleagle Gang, but the Flurgle Gang is made up entirely of gorgeous women. Bat Boy fails to subdue them by wresting, so blows them up along their whole neighborhood. Back at their cave headquarters Bat Boy does Rubin in too, and reveals that he is a vampire bat boy.
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From Issue: FlagMad #8 published December 1953
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Pages: 7
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One Rip-Roaring Day in Metropolis

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Edwing
Penciller(s): Don Martin
Inker(s): Don Martin
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Superman; doctor
Synopsis: Superman catches a falling car, stops a speeding train, carries off a stolen boat, and gets a super hernia.
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From Issue: FlagMad #208 published July 1979
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Pages: 1
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Stuporman ZZZ

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Hart
Penciller(s): Mort Drucker
Inker(s): Mort Drucker
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Stuporman [Cluck Kennt]; Lotus Lain; Luna Lang; Gus; Webster
Synopsis: Stuporman, as Cluck Kennt, attends his high school reunion and reconnects with Luna. Meanwhile Webster coerces Gus into helping him take over the country by computer. Gus exposes Stuporman to Kraptonite, compelling him to do nasty things like put a whoopee cushion in the U.N. secretary general's chair. Stuporman's evil side and his good side (Cluck) do battle, then reintegrate. Gus helps Stuporman beat Webster, and Stuporman lets Gus go.
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From Issue: FlagMad #243 published December 1983
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Parodies the 1983 movie Superman III.
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If Truth in Advertising Laws Applied to Comic Book Reviews

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Barry Liebmann
Penciller(s): Amanda Conner
Inker(s): Amanda Conner
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Superman; X-Factor; Batman; X-Men; Mulder; Scully; Switchblade McGurk; the Incredible Hulk; Arnold Schwarzenegger; the Punisher; Hawkwoman; Wonder Woman; Peter Parker; Spiderman; Spawn
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From Issue: FlagMad #382 published June 1999
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Twenty-two illustrations and texts giving humorous reviews of various comics (real and imaginary).
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Don Martin Looks At... the Hulk

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Martin
Penciller(s): Don Martin
Inker(s): Don Martin
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): The Incredible Hulk [Bruce Banner]; detective; old lady; clothier; waiters; lovers
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From Issue: FlagMad #382 published June 1999
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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Ten comic strips humorously satirizing the Hulk.
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Buttman & Rubbin'

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Arnie Kogen
Penciller(s): Mort Drucker
Inker(s): Mort Drucker
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Buttman; Rubbin'; Buttgirl; Neuman; Frostbite; Poison I.V.; David Letterman (cameo); Dr. Kevorkian (cameo); Butt-head (cameo)
Synopsis: As Buttman fights Frostbite, boring botanist Prunella becomes Poison I.V. As Neuman sinks toward death his daughter Boobra arives for a visit, then becomes Buttgirl. The three heroes team up to beat the villains, and Neuman recovers. But Buttman decides Rubbin' is stealing the limelight, and replaces him with Butt-head.
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From Issue: FlagMad #359 [Cover #1] published July 1997
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Parodies the 1997 movie Batman and Robin.
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A MAD Look at Superheroes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sergio Aragones
Penciller(s): Sergio Aragones
Inker(s): Sergio Aragones
Letterer(s): Sergio Aragones
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Superman; Wonder Woman; Batman; Plastic Man; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; the Flash [Barry Allen ?]; thugs; police; civilians
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From Issue: FlagMad #177 published September 1975
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Ten comic strips (wordless except for exclamations) poking fun at superheroes.
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Superman R.I.P.

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Jacobs
Penciller(s): Angelo Torres
Inker(s): Angelo Torres
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Lex Luthor; Doomsday
Synopsis: Superman comes to earth to save the human race, but over time is crowded by other heroes, and even heroes incorporating "super" into their names. His first feature movie goes well, but the sequels bomb. Batman supplants him as number one, as do even a bunch of turtles. When faced with Doomsday, he simply takes a dive.
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From Issue: FlagMad #318 published April 1993
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Story told in verse.
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Upcoming Movies Based on Comic Books

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Desmond Devlin
Penciller(s): Amanda Conner
Inker(s): Amanda Conner
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Bruce Wayne; Dick Grayson; the Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Thing; Mr. Fantastic; Magneto; Wolverine; the Incredible Hulk; Justice League of America
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From Issue: FlagMad #378 published February 1999
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Spoof promos for movies (based on actual movies) about superheroes.
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Lotus & Cluck

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Arnie Kogen
Penciller(s): Angelo Torres
Inker(s): Angelo Torres
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Stuporman [Cluck]; Lotus Lane; Chief; Jimmy; Lox Lothar; Ma; Pa; Newtron Gingrich; Dick Armey (cameo); Janet Reno (cameo); the Joker (cameo)
Synopsis: Lotus has a thing for Stuporman, but finds colleague reporter Cluck boring. Lox Lothar overwhelms Stuporman with Newtron Gingrich, who disapproves of Stuporman helping the needy, wearing strange clothing, hanging out with reporters, and being an alien. With Lox Lothar's campaign contributions, Newtron Gingrich's way will prevail in America. A disgusted Stuporman decides to return to Krapton, as the other characters beg him to take them too.
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From Issue: FlagMad #336 published June 1995
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Parodies the 1993-1997 TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Newtron Gingrich satirizes US Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.
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If Super-Heroes Needed Extra Money

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Supina
Penciller(s): Angelo Torres
Inker(s): Angelo Torres
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Superman; Spider-Man; the Incredible Hulk; The Flash [Barry Allen ?]; the Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
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From Issue: FlagMad #265 published September 1986
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Whimsical look at how superheroes might use their powers for moonlighting.
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Don Martin Looks at Spider-Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Martin
Penciller(s): Don Martin
Inker(s): Don Martin
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Spider-Man
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From Issue: FlagMad #212 published January 1980
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Eight comic strips poking fun at Spider-Man.
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A "Comics" Scene We'd Like to See

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Edwing
Penciller(s): George Woodbridge
Inker(s): George Woodbridge
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Superman; pedestrian
Synopsis: Superman shoves a pedestrian out from under a falling safe. The annoyed pedestrian shoves him back.
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From Issue: FlagMad #103 published June 1966
From Content Item: FlagMad #103 published June 1966
was A Comic Scene We'd Like to See [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Mime story
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$-Men

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Desmond Devlin
Penciller(s): Angelo Torres
Inker(s): Angelo Torres
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Professor $; Cyclod; Deform; Vasoline; Rogaine; Jean Greypoupon; Magnesia; Slobbergoof; Load; Physique; Senator Jefferson Smelly; Ted Kennedy (cameo)
Synopsis: Senator Smelly demands government action against mutants. Vasoline wins a bar fight and escapes with Rogaine, only to be captured and brought to Professor $, who urges him to join the Professor's academy. A confused Rogaine aids Magnesia... her life is despaired of after a battle at the Statue of Liberty, but she promises she'll make the sequels. Professor $ and Magnesia agree that fanboys are even more horrifying than mutants.
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From Issue: FlagMad #399 published November 2000
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Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Parodies the 2000 movie X-Men.
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Smellville

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dick DeBartolo
Penciller(s): Mort Drucker
Inker(s): Mort Drucker
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Cluck Camp; Lotta Lung; Whipme; Pete Moss; Pa Camp; Ma Camp; Lacks Lager; Lying Lager; Chloe Sullivan; Margot Kidder (cameo); Teri Hatcher (cameo)
Synopsis: Strange things happen in Smellville since the meteor shower in which the Camps discovered Cluck, who is now developing superpowers. When Lotta and Whipme go into the woods to make out, she's attacked by a tree. Whipme runs off, but Cluck rushes in to save her. The Camps tell Cluck about his alien origin, and warn him to use his powers carefully. As the bullies tie up Cluck, Lotta muses that he looks good with a red S painted on his chest, but would look even better with a tight blue spandex body suit.
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From Issue: FlagMad #415 published March 2002
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Parodies the 2001-2011 television series Smallville.
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A Modern Day Fairy Tale

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Duck Edwing
Penciller(s): Bob Jones
Inker(s): Bob Jones
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous
Character(s): Tortoise; hare; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Synopsis: The hare is winning his race with the tortoise, until the Ninja Turtles appear and beat the hare to a pulp.
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From Issue: FlagMad #295 published June 1990
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Pages: 1
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Batsman: The Anemic Series

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dick DeBartolo
Penciller(s): Sam Viviano
Inker(s): Sam Viviano
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Character(s): Batsman; Ribbin'; Neuman; Commissioner Gorey; Detective Bullhorn; the Jerker; Cattywoman; Batman (photo of Adam West)
Synopsis: Someone is rubbing out both good and evil residents of Gothic City. Batsman and Ribbin' try to find the culprit but at last are rubbed out themselves with an eraser by Adam West, who's annoyed that even though he was the greatest TV Batsman, no one ever calls him to do the new movies and TV shows.
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From Issue: FlagMad #322 published October 1993
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Parodies television's 1992-1995 Batman: The Animated Series. Ribbin' is drawn to resemble Calvin from the Calvin And Hobbes comic strip.
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[untitled]

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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Includes back cover of hardbound book.
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Wham! Bam! Fa Fa!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Batman; Superman; Alfred E. Neuman
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back dust cover. Eleven thumbnails of MAD Magazine covers.

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