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Issue: The Worst from MAD #2
Publication Date: January 1959
 
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Publisher: FlagEC
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: E.C. Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 92
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.50 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 42 (35 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Albert B. Feldstein
Disclose Notes: Indicia title is "The Worst From MAD, 2nd. Ed."
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color Covers; Black & White Interiors
Dimensions: 10.75" x 8.25"
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Squarebound
Publishing Format: Annual
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reprinted 44 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Meet The Staff of MAD On A Real 33 1/3 Record

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Kelly Freas (painted, signed); C. C. Beall Jr. (painting); J. Fred Muggs (painted); Norman Mingo (painted, signed)
Kelly Freas (painted, signed); C. C. Beall Jr. (painting); J. Fred Muggs (painted); Norman Mingo (painted, signed)
Kelly Freas (painted, signed); C. C. Beall Jr. (painting); J. Fred Muggs (painted); Norman Mingo (painted, signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
Alfred E. Neuman
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Small images of the covers of MAD #35 - 40.
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Vilecream Grooms The Self-Loving

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Kelly Freas (signed)
Kelly Freas (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Vilecream
Phony ad for Vilecream hair cream.
Reprinting
FlagMad #38 published March 1958
was Vilecream Grooms The Self-Loving [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Parody of Brylcreem ad.
Inside front cover.
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Departments

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Harvey Kurtzman (frame, signed); Bill Elder (frame, signed)
Harvey Kurtzman (frame, signed); Bill Elder (frame, signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
Alfred E. Neuman; Bill Gaines
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FlagMad #27 published April 1956
was 1956 [Illustration on Cover, Front]frame only
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Report To Russia

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Dave Berg
Wallace Wood
Wallace Wood
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Red Carpet Dept.
Ivan Slobotnavitch
Pictures taken by Ivan along with his captions to show Russians how horrible life in the United States is.
Reprinting
FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was Report To Russia [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
4
Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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MAD Summer Vacation Guide

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Tom Koch
Bob Clarke (signed)
Bob Clarke (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Let's Get Away From It All Dept.
A list of festivals around the county to avoid on vacation.
Reprinting
FlagMad #40 published July 1958
was MAD Summer Vacation Guide [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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MAD's College Entrance Exam

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Paul Laikin
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Keep Your Eyes On Your Own Paper Dept.
Phony questions for a college entrance exam.
Reprinting
FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was MAD's College Entrance Exam [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
The "Wrote this article" question, multiple choice list's only name that makes sense is Albert B. Feldstein. However, the "Totally MAD" CD collection credits Paul Laikin.
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Secret Sportalk

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Wallace Wood
Wallace Wood
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Bzz-Bzz-Bzzt Dept.
Things that might be said in sporting events when you can't hear the players.
Reprinting
FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was Secret Sportalk [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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The Seaside Incident

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Don Martin (signed)
Don Martin (signed)
Don Martin (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Davy Jone's Locker Dept.
Three fellows blow up their floating toys, but one has a toy not intended for the water.
Reprinting
FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was The Seaside Incident [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
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Backyard Barbecue

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Dave Berg (signed)
Dave Berg (signed)
Dave Berg (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
How Now Charred Cow Dept.
The problems and future of life at the outdoor grill.
Reprinting
FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was Backyard Barbecue [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
3
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Personalized TV Antennas

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Bob Clarke (signed)
Bob Clarke (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Enlightning Rod Dept.
Customized tv antennas to show your profession or hobby.
Reprinting
FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Personalized TV Antennas [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
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Scenes We'd Like To See: The Beast Falls In Love

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Joe Orlando (signed)
Joe Orlando (signed)
Subject Matter
humorous
Hollywood Dept.
Gorilla falls in love with man and carries him away, instead of girl.
Reprinting
FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was Scenes We'd Like To See: The Beast Falls In Love [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Sin-Doll Ella

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Albert Meglin [as Tennessee Williamsburg]
Wallace Wood (signed)
Wallace Wood (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Once Upon A Time Dept.
Ella; Ella's stepmother; Maggie; Blanche; Prince Kowalski; Fairy Godmother; Big Fat Daddy Kowalski
A mixture of Cinderella and A Streetcar Named Desire, in which the Fairy Godmother gets the Prince.
Reprinting
FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was Sin-Doll Ella [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
4
Parody of Cinderella story. Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Cowboys 'n Indians

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Don Martin (signed)
Don Martin (signed)
Don Martin (signed)
Subject Matter
humorous
Don Martin Dept.
Story of how the handbook of real Indian lore that came with a kid's Indian outfit saved the day.
Reprinting
FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Cowboys 'n Indians [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
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Meet The Staff of MAD

Illustration  on  Dustjacket
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Up Our Sleeve Dept.
Reprinting
 
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Record insert.
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Future Specialized Magazines

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Paul Laikin
Bob Clarke (signed)
Bob Clarke (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Back of The Rack Dept.
Ideas for niche market magazines that haven't been published yet.
Reprinting
FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was Future Specialized Magazines [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
3
Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Scenes We'd Like To See: The Duel

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Joe Orlando (signed)
Joe Orlando (signed)
Subject Matter
humorous
Hollywood Dept.
At a gun duel, the seconds and other spectators shoot each other and the man in charge of the weapons finishes off the crowd.
Reprinting
FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Scenes We'd Like To See: The Duel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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How To Read Your Palm

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Jacobs
Reed Crandall
Reed Crandall
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
The Old Skin Game Dept.
Alfred E. Neuman; J. Fred Muggs; Uncle Sam
Phony meanings for various parts of people's palms.
Reprinting
FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was How To Read Your Palm [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
3
Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Bomb Song Hits

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Albert B. Feldstein
Albert B. Feldstein [as FF] (signed)
Albert B. Feldstein [as FF] (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Lead Pan Alley Dept.
Parodies to songs are written for the post-nuclear war days.
Reprinting
FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Bomb Song Hits [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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1
One illustration.
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MAD Goes Hi Fi

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Jacobs
Bob Clarke (signed)
Bob Clarke (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Sound Thinking Dept.
Glossary of hi-fi terms, tips on how to beat the high cost, where to place hi-fi equipment, and phony reviews of recordings.
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FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was MAD Goes Hi Fi [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
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If Comic Strip Characters Answered Those Little Ads

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Paul Krassner
Wallace Wood
Wallace Wood (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Rush Money-Order Today Dept.
Little Orphan Annie; Sandy; Nancy; Sluggo; Dick Tracy; Junior; Donald Duck; Mickey Mouse; Alley Oop; Henry; The Phantom; Blondie Bumstead; Dagwood Bumstead; Popey; Olive Oyl; Whimpy; Swee'pea
A look at what might happen if comic strip characters answered real world magazine ads for self improvement.
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FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was If Comic Strip Characters Answered Those Little Ads [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
3
Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Outstanding Americans: Arthur A. Freen

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Don Martin (signed)
Don Martin (signed); ? (photo)
Don Martin (signed); ? (photo)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Unsung Heroes Dept.
Arthur A. Freen
After a series of disastrous automotive inventions beginning in 1934, Arthur invents the Ford Edsel in 1957.
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FlagMad #38 published March 1958
was Outstanding Americans: Arthur A. Freen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Labeled as The First In A Series. Last panel includes a photo.
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Parking Meters

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Dave Berg (signed)
Dave Berg (signed)
Dave Berg (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
One-Legged Bandit Dept.
Parking meters for all types of waiting activities, and a solution to the problem.
Reprinting
FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Parking Meters [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
3
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Distinctive Rejection Slips

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Jacobs
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Punch In The No's Dept.
Phony contributor rejection slips written in the styles of the magazines they come from.
Reprinting
FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was Distinctive Rejection Slips [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Scratchpad Doodles

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Bob Clarke (signed)
Bob Clarke (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Memo Randoms Dept.
Supposed doodles from the desks of famous people, with pop psychoanalysis.
Reprinting
FlagMad #39 published May 1958
was Scratchpad Doodles [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Doodles from: Robert F. Wagner; Joe E. Lewis; Edward R. Murrow; Richard M. Nixon; Ed Sullivan; Pablo Picasso; Frank Costello; Alfred E. Neuman.
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Home Movies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Wallace Wood
Wallace Wood
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Light, Camera, Action? Dept.
Comparing the improved photographic opportunities presented by movies versus still cameras.
Reprinting
FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Home Movies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
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MAD Eating Utensils

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Joe Orlando
Joe Orlando
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
There's Many A Slip Twixt Dept.
New ideas for eating utensils to solve age-old problems.
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FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was MAD Eating Utensils [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
4
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Shakespeare Up-To-Date

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Paul Laikin
Dave Berg ?
Dave Berg ?
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
The Bard of Birdland Dept.
Marc Antony's funeral oration from Julius Ceasar, Act III Scene II, along with a modern beat poetry version.
Reprinting
FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was Shakespeare Up-To-Date [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Face illustrations as a frame around the page. Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Raw Guts

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Paul Laikin
Bob Clarke (signed)
Bob Clarke (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
U. S. Male Dept.
Parody of men's magazines, with beginnings of several adventure stories.
Reprinting
FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Raw Guts [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
3
Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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TV Movies With Built-In Commercials

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Jacobs
Wallace Wood (signed)
Wallace Wood (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
The Pause That Depresses Dept.
What tv dramas might look like if they embedded commercials directly within movies.
Reprinting
FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was TV Movies With Built-In Commercials [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
4
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How Neurotic Are You?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Paul Laikin
George Woodbridge
George Woodbridge
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Sick, Sick, Sick Dept.
Quiz to see if you suffer from common pop culture neuroses.
Reprinting
FlagMad #38 published March 1958
was How Neurotic Are You? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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MAD's Up-To-Date Sky

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Jacobs
Bob Clarke (signed)
Bob Clarke (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Twinkle Twinkle Dept.
Mickey Mantle; RCA Victor's Nipper; Kukla; Ollie; Smokey Bear; Ed Sullivan; Wyatt Earp; King Saud; Ava Gabor; Elsie The Cow; Willie, the Kool penguin; Li'l Abner; Alfred E. Neuman; John F. Dulles; Tom (cat); Jerry (mouse); Pogo; Donald Duck; Billy The Kid; Edward R. Murrow; Steve Allen; Harry Piel; Bert Piel; Pegasus; King Farouk
New names for constellations, reflecting modern pop culture.
Reprinting
FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was MAD's Up-To-Date Sky [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
4
Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Scenes We'd Like To See: Tied To The Powder Keg

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Joe Orlando (signed)
Joe Orlando (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Hollywood Dept.
After the villain ties a girl to a gunpowder keg and lights a fuse, the hero beats him...but not in time to defuse the keg.
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FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was Scenes We'd Like To See: Tied To The Powder Keg [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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The Children's Hour

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Don Martin (signed)
Don Martin (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Poetry Dept.
Humorous drawings to illustrate the famous poem, with a macabre ending.
Reprinting
FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was The Children's Hour [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
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How To Wage Peace

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Dave Berg (signed)
Dave Berg (signed)
Dave Berg (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
War Is Heck Dept.
What might happen if games and sports were used to settle what are now armed conflicts.
Reprinting
FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was How To Wage Peace [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
3
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Mike Malice Interviews Mother Goose

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Dave Berg
Mort Drucker
Mort Drucker
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Mike Fright Dept.
Mike Malice; Mother Goose
Mike interviews Mother Goose in his hard-hitting style, but gets no answers.
Reprinting
FlagMad #38 published March 1958
was Mike Malice Interviews Mother Goose [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
Parody of Mike Wallace tv interviews.
Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Sneaky Advertisements

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Paul Krassner
Bob Clarke (signed)
Bob Clarke (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Big Brother Is Motivating You Dept.
Alfred E. Neuman; Alfred's girlfriend
New places to use subliminal advertising.
Reprinting
FlagMad #39 published May 1958
was Sneaky Advertisements [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
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Scenes We'd Like To See: The Bank Examiner

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Jacobs
Joe Orlando (signed)
Joe Orlando (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Hollywood Dept.
A banker is being audited and trouble is found, but he successfully bribes the bank examiner.
Reprinting
FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was Scenes We'd Like To See: The Bank Examiner [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Bitter Homes And Gardens

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Tom Koch
Wallace Wood
Wallace Wood
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
The House That Jerk Built Dept.
Durwood Burnstore; Boodie Burnstore; Emil Diefendorfer; Dr. Whitney Pfluger; Hiram Pitnik; Buford Sternwallow; Alfred E. Neuman
Satire of Better Homes and Gardens magazine, with articles on home remodeling and tips for the handyman.
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FlagMad #38 published March 1958
was Bitter Homes And Gardens [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
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Scenes We'd Like To See: The Human Shield

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Joe Orlando (signed)
Joe Orlando (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Hollywood Dept.
A bank robber takes a hostage to enable his getaway, but she turns out to be in on the scheme.
Reprinting
FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Scenes We'd Like To See: The Human Shield [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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Suggested Theme Songs for Some Famous Folks; Contrivances For Cliches; Christmas Gifts That Will No Doubt Be Returned; MAD Definitions; Movies' Secret Sponsors; New Authors For Old Books

Filler  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Marginal Thinking Dept.
Reprinting
FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was Suggested Theme Songs for Some Famous Folks [Filler on Interior Page(s)]portions only
FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was Christmas Gifts That Will No Doubt Be Returned [Filler on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMad #38 published March 1958
was MAD Definitions [Filler on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMad #39 published May 1958
was Movies' Secret Sponsors [Filler on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMad #40 published July 1958
was New Authors For Old Books [Filler on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Various items reprinted with other features, from the corresponding pages of the issues noted.
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New Morris Philip Gives You A Natural Smoke With An Un-natural Light!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Kelly Freas (signed)
Kelly Freas (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Morris Phillip cigarettes
Parody of ad for Phillip Morris cigarettes.
Reprinting
FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was New Morris Philip Gives You A Natural Smoke With An Un-natural Light! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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inside back cover
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A New Idea In Smoking!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Kelly Freas (painted, signed)
Kelly Freas (painted, signed)
Kelly Freas (painted, signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Sailem Floating Cigarettes
Phony ad for Sailem Floating Cigarettes from Chris-Craft Boat Co.
Reprinting
FlagMad #40 published July 1958
was A New Idea In Smoking! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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Parody of Salem Cigarettes ad.
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