Mad Magazine comic books issue 14

Painted cover is a parody of Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa. "Manduck the Magician," script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Will Elder; Manduck is reduced to using his hypnotic spells to sell snake oil on the street, until he matches spells with Lamont Shadowskeedeeboomboom; Parody of the comic strip Mandrake the Magician. "Movie... Ads!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; The differences between scenes in a movie and the way the movies are advertised. E. C. Fan-Addict Club! ad. "The Countynental!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; Parody of a short-lived 1952 TV show, "The Continental." "Plastic Sam!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Russ Heath; Plastic Sam meets an imitation who is a bank robber; Parody of Plastic Man (Quality, 1943 series). 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

MAD's 50th anniversary celebration continues with two great interviews! MAD artist George Woodbridge fires his flint-lock from the hip about his 40 plus years at MAD. Known as America's greatest military illustrators, at MAD George Woodbridge merged authenticity and humor to produce a twisted realism within the pages of MAD. Does anyone remember his classic, "Get It Out Of Your System Land"? MAD's Don "Duck" Edwing broke into MAD in the early sixties primarily as a writer. His work has been illustrated by everyone from Jack Davis to Don Martin. Duck wrote many of the classic Don Martin gags and after Martin's departure secured a prominent role as a featured MAD artist. Take a trip to the "Duck Side" and view this incredible "Illustrated Interview," a Journal of MADness first, from the pen of the Duck himself! Alfred E. Neuman's origins finally revealed by John E. Hett in a compelling theory that will shock and amaze! Plus, new art by Kent Gamble and all of the JoM features you love to hate. Magazine Cover price $3.99.

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots. Inside: The 6 worst places to go on vacation! Plus: Exclusive interview with iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove. Also: Growing up in the White House, jokes, cartoons, fakeouts, Brain Drool, games, and sharks! Cover price $4.99.