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Issue: Mad #7
Publication Date: October 1953
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Issues: #7 of 550 Issues (594 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagEC
Brand: EC An Entertaining ComicView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Educational Comics, Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 18 (10 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Harvey Kurtzman
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color (#1-23, 400-550); color cover with black & white interior (#24-399)
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US (#1-23); magazine size (#24 onward)
Paper Stock: glossy cover
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Format Notes:  
Disclose Reprinted In12
Disclose Reprinted From6
Disclose Images3
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): Harvey Kurtzman ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Shermlock Shomes; Dr. Whatsit
First Line: Aha, Dr. Whatsit!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMad Special [Mad Super Special] #18 published January 1975
as The Nostalgic Mad No. 4 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMad About the Fifties #[nn] [Standard Edition] published January 1997
as Mad comic book covers [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTales Calculated to Drive You Mad #3 published January 1998
as Mad No. 7] [Sherlock Holmes Cover [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bill Elder (signed)
Inker(s): Bill Elder (signed)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
First Line: If you haven't been able to find 'Mad' on your local newsstand...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Subscription ad for MAD. Inside front cover.
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Shermlock Shomes!

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): Crime Dept.
Character(s): Shermlock Shomes; Dr. Whatsit; Cecil B. V. D. Mill (cameo); Mrs. Gowanus; a woman; the woman's uncle
Synopsis: 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.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagInside Mad #124 published November 1955
as Shermlock Shomes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMad Special [Mad Super Special] #18 published January 1975
as Shermlock Shomes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSpécial USA #21 / 22 published June 1986
as Shermlock Shomes ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMad About the Fifties #[nn] [Standard Edition] published January 1997
as Shermlock Shomes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTales Calculated to Drive You Mad #3 published January 1998
as Shermlock Shomes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: 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
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): John Severin [as Long John Severin] (signed)
Inker(s): John Severin [as Long John Severin] (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Classic-Type Comics Dept.
Character(s): Melvin of the Apes (cameo); Melvin Hawkins; Captain Rollem Bones; Long-John Aluminum; Melvin Mole (cameo)
Synopsis: A parody of Classics Illustrated comics version of Treasure Island.
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In Content Item: FlagTales Calculated to Drive You Mad #3 published January 1998
as Treasure Island! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Frank Frazetta (signed); Al Williamson (signed)
Inker(s): Frank Frazetta (signed); Al Williamson (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): E.C. Comics
First Line: We at E.C. are proudest of our science-fiction magazines
Synopsis: House ad for Weird Fantasy #21.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Left side of page
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Operation Under-the-Ground [Chapter 1]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry DeFuccio
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Cloak-And-Dagger Dept.
Character(s): Five Fingers Jones; The Chief
Synopsis: Five Fingers makes his first appearance and receives instructions.
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In Content Item: FlagTales Calculated to Drive You Mad #3 published January 1998
as Operation Under-the-Ground (Chapter 1) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Right side of one page and left side of facing page.
Script credit from The Mad Archives (DC, 2002 series) #2 (previous indexer had 'Harvey Kurtzman ?')
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Don Cameron
Inker(s): Don Cameron
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): E.C. Comics
Synopsis: House ad for the Picture Stories books.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: 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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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Mad Mumblings
Synopsis: Introduction of the E.C. Fan-Addict Club.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: No letters published in this issue.
Script credit from The Mad Archives (DC, 2002 series) #2.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtsman
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
First Line: Look What I Have!
Synopsis: A man brings home a new puppy that likes to chew things.
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagMargie Comics #44 published December 1948
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The first panel contains text lacking in the original publication noting that this and the following 5 pages are reprints.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
First Line: I--Have An Egg!!
Synopsis: A man has an egg he can't crack.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagGay Comics #34 published October 1948
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
First Line: Climbing Over Rocky Mountain...
Synopsis: A man discovers a beautiful lake in the mountains.
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagJoker Comics #33 published September 1948
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
First Line: This Toaster Shoots The Toast Up Too High!
Synopsis: A man's toaster shoots the toast too high.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagPatsy Walker #21 published March 1949
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
First Line: My Friend Sings!
Synopsis: A man's friend loves to sing.
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagGay Comics #36 published February 1949
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Penciller(s): Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Inker(s): Harvey Kurtzman (signed)
Colorist(s): Marie Severin
Letterer(s): Harvey Kurtzman
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Collectors' Item Dept.; Hey Look!
First Line: I Can Flip An Egg Any Way!
Synopsis: A man can flip eggs any way.
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagNellie the Nurse #16 published December 1948
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Smilin' Melvin!

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): Airplane Dept.
Character(s): Smilin' Melvin; Upwind Johnson; Thatstuff
Synopsis: A parody of the aviation comic strip Smiling Jack.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagInside Mad #124 published November 1955
as Smilin' Melvin! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTales Calculated to Drive You Mad #3 published January 1998
as Smilin' Melvin! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: May be first use of the word "Veeble-fetzer."
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They Claim This Coupon Brings You "Good Luck"

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): International Correspondence Schools
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An ad for the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, PA.
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Television Bank

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): SeaGee Co.
Synopsis: An ad for Seagee Company's coin bank with an illuminated projection window.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Men! Women! Take Orders for Famous Nylons Guaranteed 9 Mos.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wil-Knit Hoisery Co.
Synopsis: An ad for salesmen for the Wil-Knit Hosiery Company in Greenfield, Ohio.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover

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