Mad (1952 EC) Magazine comic books 1983

Cover art by Jack Rickard. "Q.T. The Quasi-Terrestrial," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Davis; A satire of the movie, "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial." "E.T.", script and art by Don Martin; E.T. makes his own version of a ghetto blaster. "Awful Annie," script by Larry Siegel, art by Angelo Torres; A satire of the movie "Annie." "How Many Mistakes Can You Find In This Picture ?", script by Chris Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Another "How Many Mistakes" feature, this one featuring a Discount Hi-Fi Store. "The Lighter Side Of...," script and art by Dave Berg; Dave Berg's Lighter Side of gag section focusing on the topics, Babysitting; Credibility; The Telephone; Politics; Snacks; Excuses; Bad Habits; Spray Cans; Computers; Sports; Advice; Bargains; Eating; Shopping and Cold Weather. "Spy VS. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "A Mad Guide To The Anatomy Of The Human Body Based On The Comics," script by Frank Jacobs and Sergio Aragones (Idea), art by Jack Rickard; A guide of the human body part by part using famous comic strip characters body parts as examples. "Mad Presents Some Graphic Demonstrations Of...When Not To Use Famous Pick-Up Lines," script by Chris Hart, art by Al Jaffee; Gags based on the premise of When Not To Use Famous "Pick-Up" Lines in various illogical situations. "Star Blecch II The Wreck Of Korn," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the movie, "Star Trek II The Wrath Of Khan." "Star Trek II," script and art by Don Martin; Don Martin's wacky view of Vulcan anatomy. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by Jack Davis. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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"Paltry Guise," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the film "Poltergeist," a family tries to cope with the strange incidents that randomly occur in their new home. "One Fine Day in Fairbanks, Alaska," script and art by Don Martin; A dog sled is forced to make a series of stops. "If Famous Poets had to Make a Living Today," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Classic poets apply their talents to mundane modern jobs. "The 1982 Mad Yearbook," script and art by Lou Silverstone; Satirical captions are added below generic file photos parodying current events. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; Humorous reactions to situations involving communication, meals, birthdays, fathers, flattery, advice, timing, the environment, cars, chauvinism, working, shopping, fighting, and exams. "If They Passed Other Truth In... Laws," script by Stan Hart, art by Harry North; If other people in other situations were required to tell the truth just like advertisers. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's School Teacher of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Paul Coker Jr.; A high school teacher is interviewed about his job and his approach to education. "Some Simple Laws that Make Sense Out of Soap Operas," script by Mark Dressler, art by Angelo Torres. "A Foreign Traveler's Guide to the United States," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; Almanac with advice to tourists about life in the United States. Back cover strip, script by Sergio Aragones, art by Jack Davis. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. Inside front cover strip by Sergio Aragones. "An Officer Ain't No Gentleman," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "An Officer and a Gentleman," a military recruit finds love while trying to survive a brutal drill sergeant. "Don Martin's Atomic Holocaust Survival Manual," script by Don Edwing, art by Don Martin; A guide to surviving nuclear attack. "Mad's X-Reagans," script by Don Edwing, art by Bob Clarke; Photos of President Reagan are altered to reveal hidden items for comedic effect. "Little-Known and Rarely Diagnosed Mad Ailments Contracted at Hospitals," script and art by Don Edwing. "The U.S. Video Game Olympic Team," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; The best of the best video gamers. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; The humorous trials of baby-sitting, growing up, job qualifications, modern morality, wisdom, relationships, status clothing, eating out, economics, conclusions, sacrifices, fire fighters, police, nagging, and assumptions. "A Mad Look at the Differences Between Optimism, Pessimism & Realism," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; How the same situation is judged from three different perspectives. "If Parents and Children Behaved like Professional Sports Figures," script by Dennis Snee, art by Jack Rickard; Parent/child relationships are described in contemporary sports terms. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Private Benjurmind," script by Larry Siegel, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV spin-off series "Private Benjamin," a clumsy goof tries to survive in the army. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. "Simple & Simple," script by Lou Silverstone and Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Simon and Simon," two brothers try to solve crimes while bickering like brothers. "One Prehistoric Morning While Inventing," script and art by Don Martin; A caveman finds a different use for the newly invented wheel. "Places to Hide the M-X Missle Where They Will Never be Found," script by Paul Laikin, art by George Woodbridge; Places devoid of people that can house missile silos. "The Lighter Side of ...", script and art by Dave Berg; The trials and ironies of sickness, jogging, marriage, school, eating, offers, sleep, personalities, bumper stickers, pets, logic, neighbors, employment, and television. "A Mad Look at Big-Time TV," script and art by Paul Peter Porges; Examples of things unique to television. "Mad's Defense Contractor of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Al Jaffee; A multi-billionaire defense contractor is interviewed. "Long Distance Runs of the Future," script by Dennis Snee, art by Jack Rickard; Theme suggestions for future urban marathon events. "Personalized License Plates for Fictional and Historical Characters," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Verdiccch," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of the film "The Verdict"; an alcoholic lawyer takes a malpractice case against a church-run hospital and finds his reason for being. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. "Tootsie Role," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Tootsie"; an out of work actor nabs a part in a TV soap opera by masquerading as a woman. "Picture Signs for all Occasions," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Wordless signs warning of various social situations. "Little-Known and Rarely Diagnosed Mad Ailments Contracted at Fast Food Restaurants," script and art by Don Edwing; Diseases specifically contracted from frequenting fast food restaurants. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; Outline of the changes external forces exert on a television situation comedy. "How Many Mistakes can You Find in this Picture?", script by Chris Hart, art by Angelo Torres; Picture of a high school prom with a list of mistakes in the illustration. "Don Martin Looks at the Dark Crystal," script and art by Don Martin; In a parody of the film "The Dark Crystal," a colony of elves and fairies oppose a bid for conquest from a colony of underworld trolls. "State College of Adulthood Training," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; College whose curriculum focuses on training young people to be conformist adults. "Mother Goose Around the World," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Famous nursery rhymes are altered to reflect the local traits of various world regions. "Give Us a Break!", script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Gimme a Break," a widower and his four children live with a housekeeper who insults them. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by George Woodbridge. "Knut Rider," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of the TV series "Knight Rider"; a man drives a car with artificial intelligence, solves crimes and picks up girls. "One Fine Day Uptown," script and art by Don Martin; A man views a competition through a hole in a wooden fence. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; The trials and tribulations of dealing with comparisons, emergencies, baby sitters, guilt, splitsville, old age, traveling, eating out, answers, fast food joints, neighbors, handguns, exams and running. "When You Go to the Movies, You Can be Sure of Seeing," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard; An illustrated list of cinema cliches. "Future Smithsonian Exhibits from TV Land," script by Dennis Snee, art by George Woodbridge; Unusual TV props on exhibit at the national museum. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Three Cornered Pitney," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; How to build and play a brand new game. "Little Known Celebrity Cult Groups," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres. "A Mad Look at Lines," script and art by Paul Peter Porges; Examples of odd collections of people lined up for something. "The Mad Nasty Book, Volume Four," script by Tom Koch, art by Harry North; Examples of modern celebrities and trends are cited and then ridiculed. "A Mad Look at the Walkman," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Inappropriate uses for your portable radio and headphones. "Square Dregs," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "Square Pegs"; two misfit high school students try to be popular. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Cover art by Richard Williams. "Re-Hash Of The Jeti," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the movie, "Return Of The Jedi." "A Mad Guide Of Life's Annoying Little Uncertainties...Or...You're Never Really 100% Sure," script by John Ficarra, art by Paul Coker; A series of gags on things we're just not certain of in life's everyday situations. "Mad's Video Game Arcade Owner Of The Year," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Angelo Torres; Clint Eastwood interviews Philo Starbuck of the Milky Way Arcade. "One Fine Medieval Morning At Home," script and art by Don Martin; Home-town boy gets decapitated. "The Lighter Side Of...," script and art by Dave Berg; Dave Berg's Lighter Side of gag section focusing on the topics, Clothes; Dentists; Records; Sex; Food; Love; Annoyances; Soap Operas; Block-Busting; Bragging; Dating; Greeting Cards; Graffiti; Money & Pets. "Spy VS. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's All-Inclusive Do-It-Yourself Peanuts Comic Strip," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Fill in the blanks Peanuts comic strip. "Poetic Tributes To People Who Wouldn't Ordinarily Get Them," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Harry North; Poems dedicated to people in small time or seedy occupations like a mugger; a plumber; a garbage man; a parking attendant; a mover; a loan-shark; a postal clerk; an accountant and a forgotten government official. "An Advertiser Would Have Us Believe," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; Examples of what advertisers will say just to get someone to buy into their product. "The *A* Team [The *Asinine* Team]", script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; A satire of the TV series, "The A-Team." Back cover Frankenstein strip by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Last $1.00 issue. Cover art by Richard Williams. "Stuporman ZZZ," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Superman III," a computer genius turns Stuporman evil at the whim of a corrupt businessman. "Don Martin's Superman III Out-Takes," script and art by Don Martin. "Cosmetics for Kids," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Cosmetic products to make children seem older. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by by Dave Berg; A cynical look at dealing with breaking the ice, birthday presents, playing golf, remaining neutral, serving dinner, excuses, new cars, employees, communication, jogging, volunteering, doctors, dating and coming home late. "The Mad School of Parenting," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Course booklet outlining various courses of study in parenting. "Talking Cars of the Future," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.; The potential problems created by cars that can speak are outlined. "If Certain Celebrities Married...What Would Their Children be Like," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; Depicting the children of unusual pairings and the traits those children would display. "Amending the Rule Books to Cover Sportscasters," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; Rules designed to curb excessive behavior in the announcing booth. "The Book of Mad," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Rickard; Bob Clark; Pau Coker Jr.; Jack Davis; George Woodbridge; Dave Berg; and Don Martin. "Don Martin's Return of the Jedi Out-Takes," script and art by Don Martin. "T.J. Shnooker," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.