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Issue: The Mad Archives #2
Publication Date: January 2007
 
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC Comics
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 11/21/2007
Volume: 2
Pages: 232
ISBN: 9781401237875
UPC/EAN: 978140123787554999
Price: $60.99 CAD
$59.99 USD
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Content Items: 71 (40 stories, 2 covers)
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
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman ?
Subject Matter
humorous, mystery
Shermlock Shomes
Shermlock Shomes; Dr. Whatsit
Aha, Dr. Whatsit!
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Miscellaneous
1
Illustration from the cover of MAD (EC, 1952 series) #7.
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
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2
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Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Jacobs
Various
Various
Marie Severin
typeset
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Miscellaneous
5
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman ?
Subject Matter
humorous
Shermlock Shomes
Shermlock Shomes; Dr. Whatsit
Aha, Dr. Whatsit!
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Miscellaneous
1
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If You Haven't Been Able To Find 'MAD' On Your Local Newsstand...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Bill Elder (signed)
Bill Elder (signed)
?
Subject Matter
humorous
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Miscellaneous
1
Subscription ad for MAD.
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Shermlock Shomes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Bill Elder (signed)
Bill Elder (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous, mystery
Crime Dept.; Shermlock Shomes
Shermlock Shomes; Dr. Whatsit; Cecil B. V. D. Mill (cameo); Mrs. Gowanus; a woman; the woman's uncle
A parody of Sherlock Holmes. Fearing for her uncle's life, a woman has Shermlock break into his room and Shermlock goes nuts trying to solve the non-crime.
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Miscellaneous
8
References Lassie Rover and Rollover Rover from the Kane Keen story in MAD #5.
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Treasure Island!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
John Severin [as Long John Severin] (signed)
John Severin [as Long John Severin] (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Classic-Type Comics Dept.
Melvin of the Apes (cameo); Melvin Hawkins; Captain Rollem Bones; Long-John Aluminum; Melvin Mole (cameo)
A parody of Classics Illustrated comics version of Treasure Island.
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Miscellaneous
7
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We At E.C. Are Proudest of Our Science-Fiction Magazines

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Frank Frazetta (signed); Al Williamson (signed)
Frank Frazetta (signed); Al Williamson (signed)
Marie Severin
?; typeset
Subject Matter
E.C. comics
House ad for Weird Fantasy #21.
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Miscellaneous
0.5
Left side of page
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Operation Under-the-Ground [Chapter 1]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry DeFuccio
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Cloak-And-Dagger Dept.
Five Fingers Jones; The Chief
Five Fingers makes his first appearance and receives instructions.
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1
Right side of one page and left side of facing page.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
E.C. comics
House ad for the Picture Stories books.
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0.5
Thumbnail cover reproductions of Picture Stories from the Bible Complete Old Testament, Picture Stories of the Bible Complete New Testament, Picture Stories from Science #2, and Picture Stories from World History #2. Right side of page.
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MAD Mumblings

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
typeset
Subject Matter
MAD Mumblings
Introduction of the E.C. Fan-Addict Club.
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1
No letters published in this issue.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtsman
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
humorous
Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
Look What I Have!
A man brings home a new puppy that likes to chew things.
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1
The first panel contains text noting that this and the following 5 pages are reprints.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
humorous
Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
I--Have An Egg!!
A man has an egg he can't crack.
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1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
humorous
Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
Climbing Over Rocky Mountain...
A man discovers a beautiful lake in the mountains.
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1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
humorous
Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
This Toaster Shoots The Toast Up Too High!
A man's toaster shoots the toast too high.
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1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
humorous
Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
My Friend Sings!
A man's friend loves to sing.
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1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
humorous
Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
I Can Flip An Egg Any Way!
A man can flip eggs any way.
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1
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Smilin' Melvin!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Wally Wood (signed)
Wally Wood (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Airplane Dept.
Smilin' Melvin; Upwind Johnson; Thatstuff
A parody of the aviation comic strip Smiling Jack.
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Miscellaneous
7
May be first use of the word "Veeble-fetzer."
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
humorous
We're Looking For A Monster, Ma'm!
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Miscellaneous
1
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So What? So You, Too, Can Join the E.C. Fan-Addict Club!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Davis (signed)
Jack Davis (signed)
?
Subject Matter
humorous
E.C. Fan-Addict Club
E.C. Fan-Addict Club membership ad.
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1
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Frank N. Stein!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Bill Elder (signed)
Bill Elder (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
horror, humorous
Terror Dept.
Baron Francesco Napoleon Stein; Bumble; Melvin; Sherman; the monster
A parody of The Frankenstein horror comics and films.
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Miscellaneous
8
The monster has Adolph Hitler's face.
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Lone Stranger Rides Again!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous, western
Western Dept.; Lone Stranger
Lone Stranger; Pronto [Chief Wonga]; Ookabollwonga tribe
The Lone Stranger learns of Proto's secret identity.
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Miscellaneous
7
A parody of the Lone Ranger and Tonto.
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We at E.C. are Proudest of Our Science-Fiction Magazines!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Joe Orlando (signed)
Joe Orlando (signed)
Marie Severin
?; typeset
Subject Matter
science fiction
E.C. comics
House ad for Weird Fantasy #22.
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Miscellaneous
0.5
Left side of page.
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Operation Under-the-Ground [Chapter II]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry DeFuccio
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Cloak-And-Dagger Dept.
Five Fingers Jones; the Chief
Five Fingers makes his way to Moscow.
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Miscellaneous
1
Right side of page and left side of facing page.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
historical
Educational Comics, Inc.
Ad for Picture Stories From the Bible Complete New Testament Edition, Picture Stories from the Bible Complete Old Testament Edition, Picture Stories From Science #2, and Picture Stories from World History #2.
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0.5
Right side of page.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman
Marie Severin
typeset
Subject Matter
MAD Mumblings
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Letters of comments from John Hurt of Elgin, Oregon; Ronald Ketterer of Reading, Pennsylania; Harry Mitchell; Bobby Percy of Auburn, Alabama; Rose Sultan of New York City; Bill Wiesenbach of Pensacola, Florida; Atascaedro Union Hight school; Chucks Hancox; Howard Griffith; and David Allessio of Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
humorous
Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
You will notice how this chair fits you when you sit...
A man tries a new chair.
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Miscellaneous
1
The first panel contains text noting that this and the following 5 pages are reprints.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
humorous
Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
Come, my friend--
A man shows off his new fireplace.
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Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
humorous
Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
I think I'll listen to the radio!
A man doesn't like the sound of radio news.
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Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
humorous
Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
I'm hungry!
A man tries to eat breakfast cereal.
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Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
humorous
Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
Oh joyeux!
A man tries out a magic hat.
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Miscellaneous
1
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Bat Boy and Rubin!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Wally Wood (signed)
Wally Wood (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous, superhero
Hero Worship Dept.
Bat Boy; Rubin; the Fleagle Gang; the Flurgle Gang
Bat Boy and Rubin eliminate the gangs in Cosmopolis, but the killer is still at large.
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Miscellaneous
7
A parody of Batman and Robin comics. May be first use of word "furshlugginer" in MAD.
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Marie Severin
Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
humorous, western
The Bad Ones Are Coming, Marshall...
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Miscellaneous
1
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So What? So You, Too, Can Join The E.C. Fan-Addict Club!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Davis (signed)
Jack Davis (signed)
?
Subject Matter
horror, humorous
E.C. Fan-Addict Club
House ad for E.C. Fan-Addict Club membership.
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Miscellaneous
1
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Little Orphan Melvin!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Wally Wood (signed)
Wally Wood (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Girl-And-Dog-Type-Story Dept.
Little Orphan Melvin; Daddy Peacebucks; Punjoke; Gravel; Ax L. Maxl; The Gasp!; Mommy Peacebucks
Daddy is continually too late to save Melvin from danger, and also cannot save himself from Mommy.
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Miscellaneous
8
A parody of the comic strip Little Orphan Annie. Includes a stanza of a poem by Byron.
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The Raven

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Edgar Allan Poe (original); Harvey Kurtzman (adaptation)
Bill Elder (signed)
Bill Elder (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Classical Type Comics Dept.
a raven; the narrator; Lenore
An adaptation of Poe's poem "The Raven."
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Miscellaneous
7
This is the text of the famous poem accompanied by humorous illustrations.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman
Marie Severin
typeset
Subject Matter
MAD Mumblings
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Letters of comment from Hentry Hartz in Utica, New York; Keith Nutt in Midland, Texas; Ann Salvin in Westfield, Connecticutt; Dick Clarkson in Cambridge, Massaschusetts; Ben Jones in Quinwood, West Virginia; Jerry Schuler in Rochester, New York; Clyde Woddell in Alexandira, Louisiana; Ann Busch in Buffalo, New York; and Raoul D'Arcy.
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Yep Kiddies! E.C.'s New Humor Mag, Panic, Is On Sale

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Davis (signed)
Jack Davis (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Panic
Melvin; Irving
A subscription ad for Panic.
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Miscellaneous
1
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Bop Jokes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
John Severin (signed)
John Severin (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Five gags using Bop terms.
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Miscellaneous
6
Includes a 1-page Bop Dictionary, so reader can understand the gags.
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Operation Under the Ground [Chapter 3]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry DeFuccio
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Cloak-And-Dagger Dept.
Five Fingers Jones; Floppova Movova
Five Fingers meets Floppova while searching Moscow for the artificial dirt factory.
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Miscellaneous
1
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Hah! Noon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Jack Davis (signed)
Jack Davis (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous, western
Western Dept.
Marshall Kane; Mrs. Kane; Marshall Floodnick; Killer Diller Miller; Ramona
Marshall Kane dithers about leaving town, beats up another marshall, and kills some accomplices of Miller before subduing Miller without violence.
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Miscellaneous
7
A parody of the Gary Cooper film "High Noon."
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The Face Upon The Floor

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Marie Severin
Ben Oda ?
Subject Matter
humorous
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
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I Dreamed I Went to a Fraternity Smoker in My Panic Magazine!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Davis (signed)
Jack Davis (signed)
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Panic
Subscription ad for Panic.
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Miscellaneous
1
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G.I. Shmoe!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Wally Wood (signed)
Wally Wood (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous, war
War Comics Dept.
Galusha Iggy Shmoe [G. I. Shmoe]; Sgt. Squirt; Comrade Commander
A parody of war comics.
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Miscellaneous
8
Every woman in the story uses the line, "...Hey Joe...You got chewing gum?"
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Sane!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
John Severin (signed)
John Severin (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous, western
Western Dept.
Sane; Paw; Maw; Joey; Wilson
Sane beats Wilson in a gun battle through trickery.
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Miscellaneous
7
Parody of the film "Shane."
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Operation Under-the-Ground Chapter 35 [Chapter 4]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry DeFuccio
typeset
Subject Matter
espionage, humorous
Cloak-And-Dagger Dept.
Five Fingers Jones; Floppova Movova; Lavrenti Buried
Five Fingers is captured by the Soviet BVD.
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Miscellaneous
0.67
Labled as Chapter 35.
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Statement of Ownership

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank D. Lee (business manager)
typeset
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Miscellaneous
0.33
As of 23 September 1954 Mad magazine was owned by Educational Comics, William Gaines, J. K. Gaines, and V.E. McAdie.
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You, Too, Can Meet New Friends!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Wally Wood (signed)
Wally Wood (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
E. C. Fan-Addict Club!
An ad for membership in the E.C. fan club.
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Miscellaneous
1
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MAD Mumblings

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
typeset
Subject Matter
MAD Mumblings
Letters of comment from Clare Gottfried, "L.S.", Manfred Waechter, Melvin Talipida, Larry Lengle, Gwynne DeCoverly, Ed Spigel, and Roger Schenkman.
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Miscellaneous
1
May have the first use of the word "potrzebie" in MAD. Answer to one letter notes that Marie Severin is the colorist on ALL E.C. magazines.
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The Face Upon the Floor!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
H. Antoine D'Arcy (original); Harvey Kurtzman (adaptation)
Jack Davis (signed); Basil Wolverton (final panel)
Jack Davis (signed); Basil Wolverton (final panel)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Poetry Dept.
the vagabond
An illustration of D'Arcy poem.
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Miscellaneous
6
This is the text of the famous poem accompanied by humorous illustrations.
Notes that the original poem title is "The Face Upon The Barroom Floor."
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Woman Wonder!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Bill Elder (signed)
Bill Elder (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous, superhero
Heroine Worship Dept.
Woman Wonder [Diana Banana]; Steve Adore; Nivlem [a disguised Steve Adore]; Mickey; Spillane; Superduperman (cameo)
A parody of Wonder Woman.
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Miscellaneous
7
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Beautiful Girl of the Month Reads MAD

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Basil Wolverton (mixed media, signed)
Basil Wolverton (mixed media, signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Parody of LIFE cover.
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Miscellaneous
1
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Beware of Imitations!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Mad Magazine
House ad for MAD, comparing it to Life Magazine.
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Miscellaneous
1
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Flesh Garden!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Wally Wood (signed)
Wally Wood (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous, science fiction
Science-Fiction Dept.
Flesh; Dale; an alien; Dr. Noah Zark; a Zork; a Zorchton; a Zilchtron; Owlmen; Rockmen; Treemen; Grassmen; Airmen; King Mong
Flesh defeats aliens and the champion of King Mong but refuses to return to Earth.
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Miscellaneous
8
Parody of Flash Gordon.
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MAD Reader!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Basil Wolverton (signed)
Basil Wolverton (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Special Feature Dept.
Portraits of MAD readers.
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Miscellaneous
6
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I Dreamed I Went to a Fraternity Smoker in My Panic Magazine!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Davis (signed)
Jack Davis (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Panic
House ad for subscriptions for Panic (EC, 1954 series)
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Miscellaneous
1
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Operation Under-the-Ground Chapter 87 [Chapter 5]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry DeFuccio
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Cloak-And-Dagger Dept.
Five Fingers Jones; Lavrenti Buried; Floppova Movova
Five Fingers is tortured.
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Miscellaneous
1
Listed as Chapter 87.
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Murder the Husband!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Gaines; Al Feldstein
Jack Davis (signed)
Jack Davis (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
crime
Quickie Comic Dept.
Walter Graham; Kenneth Martin
A man murders his lover's husband but also manages to sink the rowboat he and the husband are in.
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Miscellaneous
3
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Murder the Story!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Jack Davis (signed)
Jack Davis (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Cracker Graham; Melvin Martin
Humorous rescripting of a crime story.
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Miscellaneous
3
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Beware of Imitations!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
Mad Magazine
House ad for MAD.
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Miscellaneous
1
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MAD Mumblings

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman
Marie Severin
typeset
Subject Matter
MAD Mumblings
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Letters of comment from Ted K. Wagner, Madison WI; Franz Liszt Fan Club; Shirley D. Blieden; Fred Weld, Santa Barbara, CA; Mrs. R. A. Griggs; Leon Grube, Louisville, KY; Don MacDougall, Tuscon, AZ; Charles Harless; Eddie Kamien, Lancaster, NY; Bernard Bonario, Houston, TX; Mrs. John L. Kramer, Pittsburgh, PA; Zogg; E.C. Fan-Addict #141.
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Dragged Net!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Will Elder
Will Elder
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Crime Dept.
Joe Friday; Ed Saturday; Chief Mike Sunday; Shermlock Shomes (cameo); Dr. Whatsit (cameo); murderer; bank robber; Willie Elder
Parody of the crime television series, Dragnet.
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Miscellaneous
7
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Special Issue

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
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Miscellaneous
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Stoppit!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Will Elder (signed)
Will Elder (signed)
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Panic
House ad for Panic subscriptions.
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Starchie

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Will Elder (signed)
Will Elder (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Teen-Age Comics Dept.
Starchie Standrews; Bottleneck; Mr. Weathernot; Little Orphan Melvin (cameo); Cookie Bumstead (cameo); Salonica; Biddy; Wedgie Van Smelt; Mr. Standrews; Mrs. Standrews; Dick Tracy (cameo)
Bottleneck frames Starchie so that Starchie goes to prison and Bottleneck can take over the girls and rackets at the high school.
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A parody of Archie comic books.
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From Eternity Back to Here!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Bernie Krigstein (signed)
Bernie Krigstein (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Moving Picture Dept.
Sgt. Gaym Warden; Captain Sherlock Homes; Prew Prewitt; Mrs. Homes; Jodie Majjio; Fatso; Mrs. Kipper; Princess
Prewitt will not fight, no matter what, and Sgt. Warden and Mrs. Homes drown on the beach.
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Parody of the movie "From Here to Eternity."
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Operation Under-the-Ground [Chapter 6]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry DeFuccio
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Cloak-And-Dagger Dept.
Five Fingers Jones; Floppovo Movova; Lavrenti Buried
Five Fingers is killed and the story is farshimmelt.
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Almost half of the page is blank space.
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Do People Laugh at You for Reading Comic Books?

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Jack Davis (signed)
Jack Davis (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Mad Magazine
House ad for MAD subscriptions.
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MAD Mumblings

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
typeset
Subject Matter
MAD Mumblings
Letters of comment from Sandy Milne, National City, CA; John Savocks, Clifton, NJ; Collren Irwin, Azuza, CA; A. Katt; Jack the Maniac, Redwood City, CA; James Ellis Knoxville, TN; John Lanctot Burlington, VT; Jean LeMorpion, New York, NY; Hugh Redmon, Oklahoma City, OK; Eddie Schneider Miami Beach, FL; George Vampire, New York, NY
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3-Dimensions!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Wally Wood (signed)
Wally Wood (signed)
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Odd (3-D) Comics Dept.
MAD writer; MAD artist
A phony description of how 3-D comics are made and a look at what can go wrong.
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6
The final page is completely blank.
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Mark Trade!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Harvey Kurtzman
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Marie Severin
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Nature Lover's Dept.
Mark Trade; Mr. Tamesplinter; Morsemere; Sandy; scouts
Parody of the comic strip Mark Trail, finding Mark sick and tired of nature.
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