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Issue: Mad #137
Publication Date: September 1970
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Issues: #137 of 550 Issues (594 Printings)
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Publisher: FlagEC
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Indicia Publisher: E.C. Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.35 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 21 (11 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Al Feldstein [As Albert B. Feldstein]; Jerry DeFuccio (Associate Editor); Nick Meglin (Associate Editor)
Disclose Notes: With the exception of the covers, entire magazine is in black & white. First appearance of Hawks & Doves.
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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
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In This Issue: Boob & Carnal & Tad & Alas & Alfred

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Rickard
Inker(s): Jack Rickard
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Alfred E. Neuman
Character(s): Boob; Carnal; Tad; Alas; Alfred E. Neuman
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Pages: 1
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Al Jaffee
Penciller(s): Al Jaffee
Inker(s): Al Jaffee
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Hawks And Dove
Character(s): Major Hawks (introduction); Private Doves (introduction)
Synopsis: Private Doves uniquely puts a peace symbol on Major Hawks back with a beach umbrella.
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In Issue: FlagMad Special [Mad Super Special] #118 published ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This is the first appearance of the "Hawks & Doves" strip by Al Jaffee. No Dept. listed but following strips are from the "Fowl Play" Dept. Inside front cover. In color.
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Departments

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Contents page featuring staff listings & what's featured in the magazine, listed by special Mad departments.
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Pages: 1
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Davis; Paul Coker; Sergio Aragones
Inker(s): Jack Davis; Paul Coker; Sergio Aragones
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Random Samplings of Reader Mail
Character(s): Sergio Aragones; Alfred E. Neuman
Synopsis: Two pages featuring three sections; First section is an ad for Mad subscriptions; Middle section is Letters page with random samplings of reader mail, And third section is an ad for Mad About Mad, by Sergio Aragones.
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: From the "Letters" Dept. Paul Coker's artwork appears in the subscription ad; Aragones' artwork appears in the Mad About Mad ad & Jack Davis' artwork appears in the letters section.
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Boob And Carnal And Tad And Alas

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Hart
Penciller(s): Mort Drucker
Inker(s): Mort Drucker
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Switch Hit Dept.
Character(s): Mr. Sweet; Bill Cosby (cameo); Boob; Carnal; Tad; Alas
Synopsis: A satire of the movie, "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice".
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Pages: 6
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Great Non-Violent Guns!

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Martin
Penciller(s): Don Martin
Inker(s): Don Martin
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Don Martin Dept.
Synopsis: Series of gags featuring non-violent guns.
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Pages: 2
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A Mad Portfolio Of TV Scenes We'd Like To See

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Lou Silverstone
Penciller(s): Wide World, U.P.I. (Photos)
Inker(s): Wide World, U.P.I. (Photos)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Idiot-Box Rebellion Dept.
Character(s): Ed Sullivan; Johnny Carson; Eddie Albert; Jerry Lewis; Ed McMahon
Synopsis: TV photo gags with truthful dialogue.
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Pages: 2
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The Lighter Side Of Summer Resorts

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dave Berg
Penciller(s): Dave Berg
Inker(s): Dave Berg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Berg’s-Eye View Dept.
Character(s): Roger Kaputnik
Synopsis: Dave Berg's Lighter Side of gag section focusing on a singular topic, Summer Resorts.
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In Issue: FlagMad Special [Mad Super Special] #14 published ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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A Boy-Dog Named "Lassie"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Penciller(s): Jack Davis
Inker(s): Jack Davis
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Male Bitch Dept.
Character(s): Lassie; Raymond Massey; Roddy McDowall
Synopsis: A parody of the song, "A Boy Named Sue", featuring Lassie.
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Pages: 3
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A Mad Peek Behind The Scenes Of Home Services

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Hart
Penciller(s): Paul Coker
Inker(s): Paul Coker
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Inside Ouch Dept.
Synopsis: Gags taken place featuring home service people like plumbers, grocery delivery boys, gas company, exterminators, etc.
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Pages: 2
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Sports Cars We'd Like To See

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Basil Wolverton
Penciller(s): Basil Wolverton
Inker(s): Basil Wolverton
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Auto-Suggestion Dept.
Synopsis: A series of gags featuring wacky cars designed by the insane mind of Basil Wolverton.
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In Issue: FlagMad Special [Mad Super Special] #13 published January 1974
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Pages: 3
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Spy VS. Spy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Antonio Prohias
Penciller(s): Antonio Prohias
Inker(s): Antonio Prohias
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Joke and Dagger Dept.; Spy VS. Spy
Character(s): Black Spy; White Spy
Synopsis: White Spy falls for Black Spy's fake flower and hose trap.
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In Issue: FlagMad Special [Mad Super Special] #14 published ?
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Pages: 1
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If The World's Greatest Painters Drew The Comics

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Jacobs
Penciller(s): Jack Rickard
Inker(s): Jack Rickard
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): “Pop” Goes the Easel Dept.
Character(s): Prissy Percy; Harrie; Carrie; Those Girls; Cool Cats; Tillie
Synopsis: Famous painters drawing comic strips in their unique style.
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In Content Item: FlagMad Special [Mad Super Special] #36 [$1.75 Cover Price] published January 1981
as If the World's Great Painters Drew the Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagA Mad Big Book [Mad Zaps The Human Race!] #[nn] published March 1984
as If The World's Greatest Painters Drew the Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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Spy VS. Spy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Antonio Prohias
Penciller(s): Antonio Prohias
Inker(s): Antonio Prohias
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Joke and Dagger Dept.; Spy VS. Spy
Character(s): Black Spy; White Spy
Synopsis: Black Spy falls for White Spy's rubber club trap.
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In Issue: FlagMad Special [Mad Super Special] #13 published January 1974
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Pages: 1
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21st Century Outdoors Magazine

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dick DeBartolo
Penciller(s): George Woodbridge
Inker(s): George Woodbridge
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): We Will Bury Us! Dept.
Character(s): Loreen Taylor; Steel Nurvs; Judy DeLizza; Joe Theismann; Carla Zammarioni
Synopsis: A mock magazine focusing on outdoor life and man's involvement in destroying it.
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In Issue: FlagMad Special [Mad Super Special] #13 published January 1974
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Pages: 6
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What They Say... And What It Really Means

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Hart
Penciller(s): Bob Clarke
Inker(s): Bob Clarke
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Double-Talk Dept.
Synopsis: Gags featuring people saying one thing but meaning another.
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In Content Item: FlagMad Special [Mad Super Special] #18 published January 1975
as What They Say ... and What It Really Means [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 3
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While Hanging Around the Corner

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Martin
Penciller(s): Don Martin
Inker(s): Don Martin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Don Martin Dept.
Synopsis: A nose picker gives directions.
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In Issue: FlagMad Special [Mad Super Special] #14 published ?
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Pages: 1
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Makeus Sickby M.D.

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dick DeBartolo
Penciller(s): Angelo Torres
Inker(s): Angelo Torres
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Sterile Cuckoos Dept.
Character(s): Makeus Sickby; Richard Craven; Dr. Smiley; Brenda; Howard Cosell; Jackie Gleason
Synopsis: A parody of the TV series, "Marcus Welby, M.D."
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Pages: 6
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What Silent Majority Will We Never Hear From?

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Al Jaffee
Penciller(s): Al Jaffee
Inker(s): Al Jaffee
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Mad Fold-In
Synopsis: Another famous Mad Fold-In from Al Jaffee.
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In Issue: FlagMad Special [Mad Super Special] #14 published ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. In color.
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One Day In The Park

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Martin
Penciller(s): Don Martin
Inker(s): Don Martin
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Don Martin Dept.
Synopsis: A kid tries to break a seller's balloons.
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In Issue: FlagMad Special [Mad Super Special] #15 published ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On back cover. In color.
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Drawn Out Dramas

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sergio Aragones
Penciller(s): Sergio Aragones
Inker(s): Sergio Aragones
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Sergio Aragones
Synopsis: Sergio Aragones' mini textless pantomime humor gags that appear in various margins and panels on most of the pages in the magazine.
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Pages: 0
Disclose Notes: No page count as gags appear in Various Places Around The Magazine.

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