Mad magazine comic books graded by CBCS

Last 90-cent issue. Cover art by Harry North. "Mad's Academy Awards Show," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; featuring Michael Caine; Lily Tomlin; Sylvester Stallone; Caitlin Clarke; Kermit the Frog; Miss Piggy; Paul Newman; Brooke Shields; Sylvia Kristel; Melissa Sue Anderson; Faye Dunaway; Danny DeVito; Robert Blake; George Segal; Mel Brooks; Charles Grodin; Dudley Moore; Bruce Dern; Julie Andrews; Jerry Lewis; Peter Ustinov; Burt Lancaster; Susan Sarandon; Walter Matthau; Roger Moore; Bo Derek; Jack Nicholson; George Hamilton; Cheech Marin; and Tommy Chong. "One Fine Day Downtown," script and art by Don Martin. "Ronald Reagan's Gettysburg Address," script by Paul Laikin, art by Jack Rickard. "The Lighter Side of....," script and art by Dave Berg. "If Photograph Albums Told the Whole Truth," script by Stan Hart, art by Al Jaffee. "What Disc Jockeys Say.... and What They Mean," script by Dick de Bartolo, art by Rick Meyerowitz. "Truly Honest and Informative Listings," script and art by Tom Koch; Parody of TV Guide. "Mad Visits a Local Gun Club Picnic," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; featuring Ronald Reagan. "The Mad Application for Membership in the Moral Majority," script by John Ficarra. "The Mad Nasty Book Volume Three," script by Tom Koch, art by Harry North; featuring The White House and M.A.S.H. "Swill Street Blues," script by Tom Koch, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of TV show Hill Street Blues. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.90.

First $1.00 issue. Cover art by Jack Rickard. "The Greatest American Zero," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "The Greatest American Hero," an FBI agent tries to train a teacher with a super-suit how to be a hero. "One Gloomy Day in the Dungeons," script and art by Don Martin; A dungeon prisoner demands privacy. "The Mad Student's Hate Book," script by Mike Claussen (plot), Al Jaffee, and Jody Revenson, art by Al Jaffee; Examples of things that make a student's life more difficult. "If Junk Mail had Always Existed," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; Period-specific advertising fliers. "A Mad Guide to First Aid," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; A first aid treatment manual that does more harm than good. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; Humorously annoying behavior regarding women's liberation, bravery, curiosity, decisions, telephones, progress, shopping, relationships, growing up, children, values, snacking, partying and Sunday school. "Mad's ABC's of Writing Successful Exams and Term Papers," script by Tom Koch, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Collection of suggestions to writing better term papers, one suggestion for each letter of the alphabet. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Occult Promoter of the Year," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis. "Mad Looks in on Public Television," script by Larry Siegel, art by Harry North; A local Public Broadcasting System TV station conducts a fund drive. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip by Sergio Aragones. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Cover art by Bob Clarke. "Ronald Reagan Now Starring at The White House," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; The Reagan Administration is portrayed in various dramatic genres, such as a Shakespearean play or a gangster film. "Last Year at the Freensville Marathon," script and art by Don Martin; Marathon runners hit the wall. "The Second Edition of the Mad Overrated Underrated Book," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Don Martin; Examples of things that are overrated and corresponding items which are underrated. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; The humorous trials and tribulations of dealing with dating, rain, packaged foods, cooking, UFOs, doctors, criticism, promises, advice, paternal concern, hospitals, diets, fear, and eating. "A 21st Century Guide to American Wildlife," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Jones; Examples of how twentieth century pollution will cause species evolution in the twenty-first century. "Missile Alert," script and art by Sergio Aragones; The Air Force gets some new tech. "Mad's Updated Practical Joke Catalog," script by Diane Riccobene (plot) and Al Jaffee, art by Al Jaffee; Devices to aid people in playing practical jokes on others. "Six Minutes Looks at Nuclear Power," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Davis; Satirical expose of the nuclear industry. "How Many Mistakes can You Find in this Picture?", script by Chris Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Illustration of a video game parlor, with twenty instances of behavior that isn't typical of such an establishment. "A Mad Look at Other Uses for Live Lobsters," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "The Brawl Guy," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "The Fall Guy," a stunt man doubles as a less-than-competant private detective. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Cover art by Mott Drucker. "M*U*S*H*", script by Arnie Kogen, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the TV series "M*A*S*H*," life is portrayed on a past-its-prime television series about the Korean War. "Marching Songs Now that the Armed Forces are Co-ed," script by Mary Joan Chini (plot) and Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Famous military songs are rewritten to reflect modern times. "One Freezing Day in a Cemetery," script and art by Don Martin; A group of pallbearers have an accident. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; Ironic situations inspired by people dealing with big brothers, cooking, injuries, crime, discipline, math, the other woman, economics, doctors, medical exams, dinner time, parents, dating and justice. "Mad's Theft and Vandal-Proof Products," script and art by Al Jaffee; Products designed to foil theft and vandalism attempts. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "A Mad Look at American Justice," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; A satirical examination of the American Justice System from its beginnings to its current state. "A Special Edition of 20/30 Starring Barbara Waltzers," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; A journalist interview three celebrities plugging their new films. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

"Rockhead III," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the film "Rocky III," faced with a challenge from a ruthless opponent, a boxer must recapture the fighting spirit he lost in the flood of personal success. "Hidden Charges in Typical Bills," script by Stan Hart, art by Bob Clarke; An article which points out hidden charges for silly things in everyday invoices. "Dumb Kind of Hero," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Some Kind Of Hero," a Vietnam vet, released from a P.O.W. camp after betraying the U.S., has a difficult time coping with civilian life. "T-shirts with Messages We'd Like to See," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; Novelty shirts with bluntly honest slogans printed on them. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; How people deal with school, blame, weddings, business, invitations, power, etiquette, modern education, the future, college, experiments, chores, making out, and punishment. "If Elected, I Solemnly Promise ...," script by Tom Koch, art by Al Jaffee; Examples of boorish behavior that needs to be legislated against. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Yaks of Life," script by Tom Koch, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "The Facts of Life," four characteristically diverse teen girls face life in a girl's academy under the guidance of their blunt but caring counselor. "Conehead the Barbituate," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Don Martin; Parody of the Conan the Barbarian novels and short stories; a none-too-bright swordsman seeks revenge against the sorcerer who killed his parents. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover art by Boris Vallejo. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

First $1.25 issue. Cover art by Richard Williams. "Warped Games," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "War Games"; a high school student hacks into a military computer and becomes a fugitive from government prosecution. "Bedsheet Signs We'll Never See on TV," script by Tom Koch, art by Bob Clarke; Signs displayed by fans at football stadiums that are a little too truthful. "Macho Is...", script by Tom Koch, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Humorous ways men attempt to prove their masculinity. "One Morning in the Dungeon Room," script and art by Don Martin; A prisoner is given the promise of release. "The Lighter Side of ...," script by Dave Berg; A humorous look at nausea, divorce, policemen, crime, culture, dinner, secrets, drunk driving, telephone calls, grades, borrowing. students, work, and neighbors. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Multiple Choice TV Scene Test," script and art by Paul Peter Porges; Various television situations are presented along with multiple descriptions of those scenes to choose from. "One Afternoon in the School Room," script and art by Don Martin; Students in a classroom dispense some vigilante justice. "Mad's All-Inclusive Monday Night Football Betting Pool," art by Jack Davis; An example of a betting slip listing wagers on every aspect of Monday Night Football, both involving the game and involving the broadcast. "Famous Quotations--and How the People Back Then Reacted to Them," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Harry North; Sarcastic answers to famous historical quotes. "Asinine to Five," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Nine to Five," three like-minded office workers struggle against discriminatory office practices. "A Mad History of Communication," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; Satirical history of the evolution of communication in the human species. "Psycho, Too," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Psycho II"; a serial murder recently released from a mental hospital tries to return to society. Back cover strip with art by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

"Staying Awake," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the film "Staying Alive," a Brooklyn youth struggles to make it in his chosen profession without the aid of brains or talent. "One Lucky Morning on Friday the 13th, script and art by Don Martin; A man down on his luck finds some money lying on the street. "What Parents Think...and What Kids Think...," script by Tom Koch, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Examples of situations from the perspective of an adult and a teen. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; Cynical observations of human behavior concerning vintage wines, annoying pets, winning a bet, dinner guests, news broadcasts, being successful, being an only child, seeing a movie, problem eaters, job interviews, creating a mess, going to a psychiatrist, learning to tell time and arriving at a compromise. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "What Is a Hang-up?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones; Essay on human behavior quirks. "Wishful Thinking," script and art by Paul Peter Porges; Examples of people wishing for dire consequences for other people doing annoying things. "Little Known Patents," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by George Woodbridge. "Mad's Helpful Hints on Breaking Up with a Girl," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard. "The 1984 M.G.M. Movie Theater Owners Supply Catalogue," script by Tom Koch, art by Bob Clarke; Supplies for theaters guaranteed to make their patrons uncomfortable. "Not-So-New-Hart," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Newhart," a terrifically low-key man owns a quaint bed and breakfast with a collection of quaint characters. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Cover art by Jack Davis. Untitled story, script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Parodying the television show "At The Movies," with two critics reviewing three current hit films. "Trading Races," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Trading Places," as a social experiment, two wealthy capitalists engineer a life swap between a upper-class white man and an inner-city black man. "Raunchy Business," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Risky Business," a high school student sleeps around until he finds a woman he wants to settle down with. "Flashdunce," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Flashdance," a young woman moonlights from her welding job as an exotic dancer. "The Lighter Side of ...", script and art by Dave Berg; The humorous aggravations of auto repairs, divorce, excuses, tests, dieting, staying awake, playmates, college, cold weather, cooking, time, mothers, the telephone and progress. "How Many Mistakes can You Find in this Picture of a Fast Food Restaurant?", script by Chris Hart, art by Jack Davis; Illustration of a typical fast food restaurant with some things that aren't typical. "A Mad Look at Foto-Booths," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "One Afternood on a Corner Downtown," script and art by Don Martin; A street beggar courts multiple income streams. "C-R-E-E-P of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Harry North; Robin Williams interviews a Crisis Relocation Emergency Evacuation Planner. "Mad's Early Warning Signs," script by Don Edwing, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of signs that the country is gearing up for war. "Matt Houstink," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Matt Houston," a wealthy Texan acts as a private detective despite not having any aptitude for the job. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by Richard Williams. Photo of Sergio Aragones' appearance on the TV show "Real People." "The Right Stiff," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Right Stuff," the story of how the United States space program got off the ground in spite of itself is told. "One Morning on the West Coast," script and art by Don Martin; A woman christening a ship hits it a little too hard. "The Lighter Side of ...", script and art by Dave Berg; The humorous aspects of movies, school, shopping, insomnia, convertible sofas, worry, job hunting, the law, mothers, the blues, appreciation, computers, salaries, and empathy. "Mafia Outlet Bureau 1984 Shop-by-Mail Catalog," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Catalog of merchandise demographically aimed at gangsters. "Academy Awards for Teachers," script by Lou Silverstone, art by George Woodbridge; Awards for less-than-desirable behavior by teachers. "One Afternoon in a Large City," script and art by Don Martin; An entrepreneur takes advantage of a potential suicide situation. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Mad Owner's Manual for a New American Car," script by Tom Koch, art by Al Jaffee; Explanation of how to cope with the defects of your new car. "It's a Mad, Mad World," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; How different regions of the world react to a given circumstance. "After MUSH," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "After M*A*S*H*," three Korean War vets have trouble settling into life at a wacky stateside hospital. "The Frog Prince V" back cover strip by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by Richard Williams. "Scarred Face," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the film "Scarface," a Cuban refugee rises through the Miami drug trade through violence and sarcasm. "Early One Morning in an African Jungle," script and art by Don Martin; Tarzan and a female explorer are captured by a native tribe. "Mad's Political Believe It or Nuts," script by Don Edwing, art by Bob Clarke; Parody of the "Ripley's Believe It or Not" panel; Collection of oddities about well-known political figures. "Remington Steal," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Remington Steele," a pair of male and female detectives try to solve a case, when they can keep their hands off of each other. "Modern Merit Badges," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Boy Scout merit badges, adjusted to reflect modern values and problems. "Horrifying Cliches 11," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Grisly visualizations of common cliche phrases. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; Humorous situations involving anxious mothers, superstitions, teenage phrases, the post office, income taxes, relatives, senior citizens, education, recipes, the movies, fighting, eating out, home remedies, and moving out. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Practical Joke Catalogue for Doctors," script by Beppe Sabatini, art by Al Jaffee. "Other Uses for Pet Boa Constrictors," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "Mentl," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Yentl," a Jewish woman fights for opportunity in male-dominated Jewish society by masquerading as a man. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by Jack Davis. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by Richard Williams. "Grimlins," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Gremlins," a cuddly little beast becomes the pet from Hell and rampages through a small town. "One Fine Morning in the Hospital," script and art by Don Martin; A surgeon rebukes his nurse. "If the Real World of Today Caught Up with the Comics," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; featuring Beetle Bailey; Killer; Sargent Orville Snorkel; Garfield; Jon Arbuckle; Dagwood Bumstead; Mr. Dithers; Agatha Crumm; Hagar the Horrible; Andy Capp; and Momma. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; The humorous complications of dating, favors, clothing, accidents, mornings, questions, the telephone, shopping, television, compassion, the family car, illness, do-it-yourself and restaurants. "One Fine Afternoon in the Morgue," script and art by Don Martin. "How Many Mistakes can You Find in this Picture of a Movie Theater?", script by Chris Hart, art by Jack Davis. "Things To Do on the Day After," script and art by Al Jaffee; Coping with a post-apocalyptic world. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Tom Hachtman's Double Takes," script and art by Tom Hachtman; Merging celebrities with other celebrities or with famous comic and cartoon characters. "Mad's Ideal Presidential Candidate for 1984," script by Don Edwing, art by Mort Drucker; Combining selected facial features of multiple politicians to create the perfect Presidential face. "The Sham-Jock Catalog," script by James Kasmir (plot) and Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Athletic equipment for the non-athlete. "Beers," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Cheers," a neighborhood bar is too busy being hip and intellectual to actually be a place to drink. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by Richard Williams. "Inbanana Jones and the Temple of Goons," script by Dick De Bartolo, art by Jack Davis; Parody of the film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. "Mad's Modern Believe It or Nuts!", script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Parody of Ripley's Believe It or Not. "Mad's Easy Step-by-Step Break Dance Chart," script by Don Edwing, art by Al Jaffee. "Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan," script and art by Don Martin; Short scenes parodying the film Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan. "The Mad Nasty Book, Volume Five," script by Tom Koch, art by Harry North; featuring Michael Jackson; Billy Martin; Jesse Jackson; Fred Rogers; Mickey Mouse; Joan Rivers; and John Glenn. "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by Dave Berg. "Horrifying Sports Cliches ," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker. "A Mad Look at Horseback Riding," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Mad's X-Rated Celebrity Trivia Quiz," script by Paul Laikin, art by Mort Drucker. "Splashdance," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film Splash. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by James Warhola. Mad T-Shirt ad. "Star Blecch III: The Search for Plot," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. "Baby Talk Exposed," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "The TV Prime-Time Graveyard," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Tombstones with epitaphs for TV shows. "Mad's Baseball Owner of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Davis; Interview with baseball team owner. "A Mad Look at Airline Safety Instructions," script and art by Al Jaffee. "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by Dave Berg. "Ain't It Great!!", script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; featuring Brooke Shields, Billy Martin, and George Steinbrenner. Don Martin Looks At… "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock." "Mad's Modern Believe It or Nuts!", script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Parody of Ripley's Believe It or Not. "What It Will Be Like When Every Device Talks," script and art by Dick De Bartolo. "The Criminals' Yellow Pages," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge. "Web*Star," script by Larry Siegel, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of TV show Webster. Spy vs Spy by Antonio Prohias. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by Doug Webb (as Armanli). "Family Tides," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of TV show Family Ties. "One Fine Morning at State Prison," script and art by Don Martin; Execution by electric chair. "The Evolution of the Species, Updated," script by Chris Hart, art by Harry North. "After the Game Is Over," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Davis; Another side to sports fans. "The Mad Movie Rating System," script by John Ficarra (script) and Billy Doherty (idea); Additional MPAA style movie ratings. "The Lighter Side of...", script and art by Dave Berg. "One Fine Christmas in the Jungle," script and art by Don Martin; Cannibal tribe donates for the needy. Spy Vs. Spy by Antonio Prohias. "Mad Percentages," script by John Ficarra, art by Paul Coker; featuring E.T. and Woody Allen. "Snappy Answers to Stupid Bumper Stickers," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke. "The Best... and the Worst... Things to Say for Every Occasion," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge. "Hardhassle and McCorny," script by Dick De Bartolo, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of TV show Hardcastle and McCormick. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by Richard Williams. "Mad Multiplex," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Sam Viviano, Harry North, and Angelo Torres; Gene Sissy and Roger Ebore review the movies Ghost-Dusters, Purple Acid Rain and the Karocky Kid; Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert parodied. "The Trend Toward Rottenness in the Comic Strips," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke; featuring Andy Capp; Arnold; Crock; The Wizard of ID; Blondie; Dagwood; Annie; Family Circus; Cathy; Peanuts (Charlie Brown, Lucy); and Beetle Bailey. "Don Edwing Looks At Funerals," script and art by Don Edwing. "An Instant Guide to American Regional Types," script by Paul Coker, art by Frank Jacobs. "The Lighter Side Of...," script and art by Dave Berg. "Mad's Lurid Romantic Textbooks," script by Tom Koch, art by Harry North. "A Mad Look At Pets' Back Talk," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "If You Walk Down A Dark Street," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge. "Supergall," script by Dick De Bartolo, art by Jack Davis; parody of the movie Supergirl. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by George Woodbridge. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Wraparound cover by Irving Schild. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, Tom Hachtman, Desmond Devlin, John Ficarra, Charlie Kadau, Joe Raiola, Paul Peter Porges, Lou Silverstone, Frank Jacobs, Harry North, Esq., George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Special music-themed issue spoofs 1980s-era rock videos and TV cop dramas, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. TV news magazine Nightline examines the music-video phenomenon. What happens when rock stars die, and where the money from music sales goes. Mad's takes on funerals, wanted posters, and in-flight information. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Rock Video Produced By Pressure Groups; Boys Just Wanna Be George; Mad's Aptitude Test Number Seven: Will You Make a Good Rock Star?; Red Topple and Night Time Takes a Mad Look at Rock Video; The Exploitation of a Rock Death; Where Your Rock Album Dollar Goes; One Day in a Police Department; Honest Ads That Introduce "New, Improved" Products; The Mad "Don't" Book: What Not to Do at a Funeral; The Lighter Side of...; Useful and Practical Inflight Information We'd Like to See; One Fine Day at a Television Station; Wanted Posters For the Real Criminals Who Threaten Our Lives; The Mysteries of the Morning; One Fine Day in a Department Store; Rip-Off-Tide; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, David Allikas, Larry Siegel, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Harry North, Esq., George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Sam Viviano, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, Antonio Prohias, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of The Cosby Show and the Steve Martin-Lily Tomlin comedy All of Me, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Rules for television writers. A spoof of tough-guy detective Mike Hammer (in his 1980s TV incarnation). Mad's takes on moving out, physical fitness, and the federal budget. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Gal of Me; One Fine Tuesday in the Dungeon; Things You Can Do For Your Dog On His Birthday; The Lighter Side of…; Mike Hammy; The Physical Fitness Mother Goose; MADs Talking Stamps; The MADs Television Writers Rule Book; One Fine Wednesday in Detroit; Who Needs It?; A MAD Guide to How Simple Things Work; MAD 7-Point Plan For Balancing the Budget and Wiping Out the National Debt; MAD Tips on Moving Out and Making It On Your Own; Spy vs Spy; The Clodsby Show; One Fine Thursday in Seattle; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, Lou Silverstone, John Ficarra, Mat Jacobs, Elizabeth Swain, Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, Mike Snider, Larry Siegel, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Harry North, Esq., George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Allan Tannenbaum, Bob Clarke, Sam Viviano, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. The final issue edited by Al Feldstein, who took over as editor from Harvey Kurtzman in 1956. Spoofs of the first Beverly Hills Cop movie, and late-night soap-opera Dynasty, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A rare latter-day gag by original Mad creators Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, based on civilian vigilante Bernie Goetz. Fake Trivial Pursuit cards. Mad's takes on moving out, Bruce Springsteen, and the Heimlich Maneuver. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Fold-In; Die-Nasty; One Fine Sunday Afternoon in the Jungle; The Mad Wrestling Primer; Raising Money With Other Forms of Legalized Gambling; The Mad Emergency Barf-Inducing Technique - The Potrzebie Maneuver; Porn in the U.S.A.; The Lighter Side of...; One Fine Tuesday Morning Uptown; Join Mad's Trendy Book of the Month Club; If Advertisers Made Use of Old Masters; The Mad Practical Driving Test; Mad's "Goetz Mask" - Special Bonus - Wear This and No Mugger Will Mess With You!!!; Pastimes for Nerds; If the Miller Lite Beer Gang Ran This Country; Mad's Really Perplexing Mysteries of Life; One Fine Friday Evening Downtown; Beverly Hills Cop Out; The Trivial Pursuit Survival Kit. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Wraparound cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, Stan Hart, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Mat Jacobs, Rurik Tyler, Elizabeth White, Desmond Devlin, Alan Zweibel, Dennis Snee, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Sam Viviano, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of the movie Witness, and TV sitcom Kate & Allie, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Al Jaffee's version of Transformers. Sergio Aragones' version of Disneyworld. Mad's takes on Woodstock, daytime talk shows, and fortune cookies. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Witless; One Bright Morning at a Boston Cemetery; Relevant Fortune Cookies For Other Dining Spots; Woodstock Revisited; The Lighter Side of...; One Dark Afternoon in Edmonton; The Mad Sports Page; A Frequent Flyer Bonus Program We'd Like to See; A Mad Look at the Disneyworlds; Celebrity Silhouettes ...or...Which Famous Person Is Which?; First Annual Reunion - Guests of The Phil Donahue Show; Practical Sports in and Around the Home; The Mad Stress Chart; Truly Logical "Transformers"; One Glorious Evening in Death Valley; Mate & Ali-mony; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover by Al Jaffee. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, Stan Hart, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Arnie Kogen, John Rios, Mike Snider, John Boni, Lauretta Jones, Toma, Frank Jacobs, George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Mad spoofs every teen movie of the 1980s except Say Anything, featuring art by Mort Drucker, plus The Goonies, with art by EC legend Jack Davis. Mad's look at the early years of the computer revolution. A rare latter-day gag by original Mad creators Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, based on Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger. A parody of Cyndi Lauper's 1980s anthem Girls Just Want to Have Fun. A computer-themed version of Casey at the Bat. Prince (the musician) shows up in a fairy tale. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Mad's Academy Awards for Teenage Films: Getcha, All the Right Movements, Classless, Hot Dawg - The Movie, The Breakfast Bunch, Flashing Times at Ridgemont High, Caddyshlock, Cop Academy, Revenge of the Nerdballs, Primate School, Pokey's, Frisky Business, Footloosed, Zapping, Pokey's Revenge, Valley Chick; Spy vs. Spy; The Lighter Side of...; A Fairy Tale We'd Like to See; A Mad Look at Some Not-So-Famous First Attempts; Goons, They Know How it's Done!; The Mad Computer Primer; Practical Computer Programs for Normal Everyday Use; One Fine Morning at the Office; The Computer Company President of the Year; Casey at the Byte; If Computers Are so Brilliant...; Mad's Guide to Computer Language; The Mad Computer Program; Mad's Celebrity Supermarket; Goofies; Justice Once; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover by Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, John Ficarra, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Billy Doherty, Larry Siegel, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Lou Silverstone, Tom Hachtman, Frank Jacobs, George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Rambo II and TV sitcom Night Court, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Plus a retro spoof of Gilligan's Island. A rare latter-day cover by original Mad artists Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, featuring Ronald Reagan and Rambo! A parody of Madonna's 1980s anthem Material Girl. Mad's look ahead at civilian space travel. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Dumbo - More Blood Part II; One Disastrous Day on the Atlantic; Superior Girl; NASA's Proposed Questionnaire for Civilian Space Shuttle Passengers; A Mad Look at Bugs; Some Straight Talk About Selling Cigarettes to a Hostile Public - R. J. Riddles; Cabbage Patch Products for People Who Hate Cabbage Patch Products; The Lighter Side of...; One Dark Day in Prison; Gigglin's Island; How to End a Date Painlessly; Bad Habit Enders; TV God Magazine; 14 Reasons Why You'll Miss Seeing Halley's Comet; Nut Court; One Depressing Day in the Dungeon; Mad's Snappy Comments on Stupid Government Policies and Abuses; Mad Double Features; Fold-In; The Alfred E. Neumaneuver. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover by Jack Davis. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, Mat Jacobs, Rurik Tyler, Arnie Kogen, Larry Siegel, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Lou Silverstone, Clay Graham, Frank Jacobs, George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, Gerry Gersten, Sam Viviano, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Back to the Future and Cocoon, featuring art by Mort Drucker. Plus a retro spoof of classic sitcom The Honeymooners. A rare latter-day strip by original Mad artists Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, featuring a parody of Glenn Frey's "Smuggler's Blues." Mad's takes on batteries, Miranda rights, and celebrity cameos. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Bleak for the Future; New Uses for Old Batteries; Traveler's Blues; One Not So Fine Day in the Life of Artie Charney; The Mad Nasty File; The Lighter Side of...; Floppy Disk; Truth in Road Signs; The Crummymooners; A "Miranda Law" For Everyday Victims; Horrifying Show-Biz Cliches; One Not So Fine Day in the Life of Seymour Schmendrick; Sicky Minutes Looks at Sex and Violence in America Today!; A Mad Field Guide for Spotting Celebrities at the Movies; Mad's Really Relevant Book of Lists - Volume 2; Laundromat Bingo; One Not So Fine Day in the Life of Harold Qwerty; Kookoon; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover by Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Mike Snider, Dick DeBartolo, Rurik Tyler, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Earle Doud, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Lou Silverstone, John Ambrosio, Frank Jacobs, George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, Harry North, Esq., Sam Viviano, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, Antonio Prohias and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Miami Vice and Murder She Wrote, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Plus a parody of the song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." A rare latter-day cover by original Mad artists Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, plus their look at urban-animal camouflage. An insanely detailed "scavenger hunt" by Sergio Aragones. A "Do-It-Yourself" Indiana Jones sequel. Mad's takes on yuppies, personal ads, and baking soda. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Miami Price; One Tuesday Morning on Easter Island; Mad's Do-It-Yourself "Indiana Jones" Sequel; Mad's Great American Scavenger Hunt; Some American Express Card Commercials We'd Like to See; The Lighter Side of...; One Wednesday Morning in Roxbury, Connecticut; Mad Suggestions on How to Enjoy the Feeling of a Mid-Winter Beach Vacation While Staying at Home; Camouflage Tricks of City Animals; Mad's 14 Rules of Good Behavior; Spy vs. Spy; New Uses for Arm & Hammer Baking Soda; Specialized Cable TV Networks of the Future; Zonk Me Out at the Ball Game; Mad's Human Equivalency Scale; The Mad Guide to Yuppies, Yullies, and Yuffies; One Thursday Morning in the Dungeon; Murder She Hopes; Mad's Personal Ads; Picnicking Over a Missile Silo; The New, Improved Mad Pooper Scooper. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.35.

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Stan Hart, Dick DeBartolo, Desmond Devlin, John Prete, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, John Caldwell, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Lawrence Bush, Dennis Snee, Mark Dressler, Frank Jacobs, George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Irving Schild, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, Antonio Prohias and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Rocky IV, and TV spiritual drama Highway to Heaven, featuring art by Mort Drucker. Plus a retro parody of Leave It to Beaver with art by Angelo Torres. Warning labels on rock music. Mad's takes on Dr. Seuss, pro wrestling, and psychiatry. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Rockhead IV; Badly Needed Warning Labels for Rock Albums; Announcements of the Day at Richard M. Nixon High School; The Lighter Side of...; Drama on Page 19; Reminder Lists of the Rich and Famous; One Fine Day with King Kong; Mad's Aptitude Test Number Six - Will You Make a Good Psychiatrist?; Reprieve it for Beaver; Extinct Sporting Events From Days Gone By...; Mad's Congressional Record Puzzle Page; The Real-Life, Tell-It-Like-It-Is Dr. Seuss; Spy vs. Spy; Mad's Dual Purpose Clothing Accessories; A Mad Look at Pro Wrestling; Highway to Heaving; Fold-In; The Integrity Record Club. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.35.

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Lou Silverstone, Dick DeBartolo, Michael Montgomery, John Prete, Charlie Kadau, Mat Jacobs, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Arnie Kogen, Jay Kogen, Frank Jacobs, George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, Antonio Prohias and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of 1980s adventure The Jewel of the Nile, and CGI-pioneering film Young Sherlock Holmes, featuring art by Mort Drucker. Plus a parody of The Golden Girls with art by Angelo Torres. A rare latter-day gag by original Mad creators Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, featuring Ronald Reagan and Russian premier Mikhail Gorbachev. Spoofs of Lionel Richie songs "Hello" and "All Night Long." Mad's takes on rock concerts, Mother Goose, and the IRS. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Roger Ebore and Gene Sissy; The Fool of the Nile; Young Sureschlock Homely; One Day in the City; Violent Mother Goose; Spy vs. Spy; A Mad Look at Rock Concerts; Consumer Revenge Bills; The Lighter Side of...; One Day in the Suburbs; All-White Song; "Jello"; Mad's I.R.S. Agent of the Year; One Day in the Country; Not So Obvious Warning Signs of Places to Avoid; Customized Academy Awards for Current Movie Trends; Ads We Never Got to See!; The Olden Girls; Mad Dots; Fold-In; The Day AT&T Went Too Far. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.35.

Cover by Mort Drucker. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Lou Silverstone, Dick DeBartolo, Desmond Devlin, John Prete, Charlie Kadau, Mat Jacobs, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Tom Koch, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, Antonio Prohias and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of 1980s TV mystery-comedy Moonlighting, and the endless cycle of Rocky sequels, featuring art by Mort Drucker. Plus a parody of endless Rambo recycling with art by Angelo Torres. A Mad look at pro wrestling. Mad's takes on health spas, soda wars, and rebates. Letters page includes photos of Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow of Leave It to Beaver reading Mad's spoof. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Moon-Fighting; The High Risks of Front Row Center; One Grim Morning in South America; Mad's Pro Wrestling Predictions; The Reagan White House Garage Sale; The Lighter Side of...; Spy vs. Spy; A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Health Spa; Mad's Sure Signs of Insanity; When the Rambo Influence Spreads Everywhere; Why 999 Shoppers out of 1000 Never Collect Those Manufacturers' Rebates; Rocky V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI or, The Italian Scallion vs. The Great Hollywood Villains; One Grim Afternoon over the Mediterranean; When the Coke / Pepsi Rivalry Gets out of Hand; Mad's Wrestling Promoter of the Year; One Grim Twilight in the South Pacific; A Mad Look at Water Sports; Fold-In; Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions in a Video Rental Store. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.35.

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Lou Silverstone, Dick DeBartolo, Debbee Ovitz, Mike Snider, John Prete, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Stan Hart, Bob Supina, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Rurik Tyler, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Harry North, Esq., Gerry Gersten, George Woodbridge, Sam Viviano, Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, Antonio Prohias and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Woody Allen's Hannah and Her Sisters, and film comedy Down and Out in Beverly Hills, featuring art by Mort Drucker. Plus side-gigs of superheroes, with art by Angelo Torres. A parody of Poe's The Raven inspired by Ronald Reagan. Rare latter-day gags by original Mad creators Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, including a parody of the Garbage Pail Kids. Mad's takes on rock stars, sports fans, and the NRA. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Henna and Her Sickos; Video Maladies; The Mad Sports Fan Hate Book; Mad's Rock Music Predictions; Follow-Up Report on Progress; Cat Thoughts; Spy vs. Spy; Are You a Good Driver?; At the Bedside, Part I; The Reagan (with apologies to Edgar Allan Poe); The Lighter Side of...; Don Martin Looks at Weddings; Home Fu!; Other Much Needed Rules Named for the Irksome People Who Inspired Them; A Mad Look at Ms. Liberty; At the Wedding of Fred Hemmes: Chef, Caterer, and Member of the National Rifle Association; Clown and Lout in Beverly Hills; If Super Heroes Needed Extra Money; How to Pick Up Guys; At the Bedside, Part II; Fold-In; Garbage Pail Adults. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.35.

Cover art by Mort Drucker. "Boob's the Boss," script by Dennis Snee, art by Mort Drucker; parody of the TV show Whos the Boss. "Mad's Cable TV Roulette," script by Mike Snider; featuring photos of "Weird Al" Yankovic, Martha Quinn, Oral Roberts, Dr. Ruth, Richard Simmons, Bryant Gumbel, David Lee Roth, and Ronald Reagan. "A Mad Look At Hands Across America," script and art by Sergio Aragonés. "The Cosby Show Nasty File," script by Tom Koch, art by Paul Coker. "The Lighter Side Of...," script and art by Dave Berg. "Spy vs. Spy" by Anthony Prohias. "We'll Make A Fortune," script by Dick De Bartolo, art by Will Elder and Harvey Kurtzman; parody of the TV game show Wheel of Fortune. "Mad's Whatever Became of... ?", script by Mike Snider, art by Bob Clarke; featuring Gabe Kotter; Gilligan; Maxwell Smart; Archie Bunker; Laverne Defazio; Col. Wilhelm Klink; Fred Sanford; Mother; Tattoo; and Sue Anne Nivens. "TV Theme Songs," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Sam Viviano; TV Theme Songs rewritten for M*A*S*H, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Flintstones, and The Tonight Show. "Groaning Pains," script by Lou Silverstone and Dick De Bartolo, art by Angelo Torres; parody of the TV show Growing Pains. "Upcoming TV Cop Teams", script by Charlie Kadau, art by Jack Davis. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.35.

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Desmond Devlin, Dick DeBartolo, Larry Siegel, Tom Koch, Elizabeth White, Mike Snider, Barry Liebmann, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Stan Hart, Tom Hachtman, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, John Rios, David Ames, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, George Woodbridge, Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, Antonio Prohias and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Top Gun and TV policewoman drama Cagney & Lacey, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A parody of "Baby on Board" signs that were all the rage in the '80s. A rare latter-day gag by original Mad creators Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder. Mad's takes on Trivial Pursuit, Mr. Rogers, and defense contractors. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Also featuring an ad for the Spy vs. Spy board game. Top Gunk; Early One Morning at the Hospital; Mad's Practical Joke Catalogue for Courtrooms; A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Music Video; Spy vs. Spy; Mr. Jolly Rogers' Neighborhood Visits a Local Bank; Horrifying Crime Cliches; Mad's Fearless Forecast for the Upcoming TV Season; The Three Mile Island Children's Zoo; The Lighter Side of...; The Defense Contractors' Clearinghouse Catalog; The Advantages of Being Dumped; Mad's Modern Day Tongue Twisters; Head Trip; Those Ridiculous Little Things TV Commercials Say!; Future "Special Editions" of Trivial Pursuit; Early One Afternoon at Top Gunk; Grabme & Spacey; Early One Evening in Las Vegas; Fold-In; Schmuck on Board! 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.35.

Cover art by Will Elder and Harvey Kurtzman. "Fearless Buller's Day Off," script by Dennis Snee, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of film Ferris Bueller's Day Off; Last page is parody of film Back to School. "New Clothing Care Symbols That Tell It Like It Is," script by Charlie Kadau, art by Bob Clarke. "If Society's Unwritten Rules of Behavior Were Actually Written Down," script by Mike Snider, art by George Woodbridge. "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by Dave Berg. "One Balmy November Morning," script by Stanley Swiersz, art by Don Martin; a Hobo picks apples. "The Mad Guide to Various High School Types," script by Mike Snider, art by George Woodbridge. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Terrorist Training Camp," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Sergio Aragones. "Famous Stories as Told by Famous People," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Bob Clarke; Books with added photos on the covers, of celebrities who are relating the plots. "The Karocky Kid, Part II," script by Dick De Bartolo, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of film The Karate Kid, Part II. "Spy vs Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Far-Out Ride of Edwin Meese," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Gerry Gersten; Parody of poem The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. "The Mad Richter Scale for Human Beings," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Al Jaffee. "Alienators," script by Dick De Bartolo, art by Jack Davis; Parody of film Aliens. "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions at Richard M. Nixon High," script and art by Al Jaffee. Cover price $1.35.

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Lou Silverstone, Dick DeBartolo, John Prete, Tom Koch, Stanley Swiersz, Mike Snider, John Caldwell, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, George Woodbridge, Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, Antonio Prohias and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Stand by Me and TV spin-offs, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Plus a retro spoof of I Love Lucy by Torres. The final Spy vs. Spy strip by creator Antonio Prohias, who retired after this issue. Rare latter-day gags by original Mad creators Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder. Mad's takes on movie theaters, yuppies, and modern conveniences. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Stand But Me; Hidden Details in Art; Drama on Page 12; Fund Raisers That Never Made It!; Mini-Movies Featuring the Fickle Finger of Fate; I Love Luny; Your Pet Has Reached Blissful Retirement When...; The Lighter Side of...; Around Noon on a Downtown Street Corner; A Mad Look at Going to the Movies; Instructional Sports Videos We'd Like to See; Late One Afternoon in the Dungeon; The Mess Commission Report on Pornography; Odes to Appliances, Gadgets, and other Modern Conveniences; How Do You Rate as a Yuppie?; Spy vs. Spy; TV Spin-Offs Yet to Come; Mad Charts; Fold-In; Mad Celebrity Madballs. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.35.

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Lou Silverstone, Dick DeBartolo, Stan Hart, Tom Koch, Desmond Devlin, Mike Snider, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Harry North, Esq., Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, George Woodbridge, Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of The Color of Money and two other '80s films, plus the TV sitcom Perfect Strangers, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A rare latter-day story by original Mad creators Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder features Bill Murray interviewing a Central American dictator. Mad's takes on smoking, rock music advisory labels, and sports records. Letters page includes a photo of the cast of the Golden Girls reading Mad's spoof. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Jumbled Joke Flash; The Color of Monotony; Peggy Got Stewed and Married; One Fine Morning on East 69th Street; Mad's All-Inclusive Do-It-Yourself Rock Concert Newspaper Story; The Lighter Side of...; More Badly-Needed Warning Labels for Rock Albums; A Mad Look at People Even Lonelier Than The Maytag Repairman; Mad's Record Book For Televised Sports - Vol. I; Other Dangers of Smoking; Spy vs. Spy; Banana Republic Dictator of the Year; One Fine Morning in the Maternity Ward; State of the Art Is...; A Mad Look at Moving; Perfectly Strange; Future Phone Gimmicks We Expect to See; Living on the Edge; Mad's Realistic State Lottery Scratch-Off Games; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.35.

Cover art by Richard Williams. "Star Blecch IV: The Voyage Bombs," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. "Spy vs Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Sneaky UPC Symbols," script and art by Frank Jacobs; featuring Joan Rivers and Molly Ringwald. "The Brown Noser's Guide to Writing A+ School Papers," script by Tom Koch, art by Bob Clarke. "Mad's Advertising Gullibility Test," script by Mike Snider, art by Al Jaffee. "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by Dave Berg. "People Rejects," script and art by Paul Peter Porges; Parody of People magazine. "Mad's Modern-Day Puzzlers," script by David Ames, art by Harvey Kurtzman. "Mad's Record Book for Televised Sports - Vol. II," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis. "Strikes We'd Like to See Occur... And Never See Settled!", script by Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, art by George Woodbridge; featuring the IRS and the Ku Klux Klan. "The Tranquilizer," script by Dick De Bartolo, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of TV show The Equalizer. "The Bruce Springsteen Songbook," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker. "Amazing Stories: Plotlines for Steven Spielberg," script by Barry Liebman, art by George Woodbridge; Parody of TV show Amazing Stories. "A Mad Look at Dating," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Announcing the Crank'em Out Mint Professional Wrestling Chess Set," script by John Ficarra, art by Harry North; Parody of Franklin Mint ads. "One Fine Day in South Balsamica," script by Don Edwing, art by Don Martin; Execution by firing squad. "A TV Commercial We'd Like to See," script by John Prete, art by Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder; Parody of American Express TV ad. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.35.

"ARFul," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Spoof of sitcom "ALF." "A Mad Look at Fast Food," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Mad's Alibis For All Occasions," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis. "Don Martin Dept. Part I: One Fine Day in North Calamari," script by Don Edwing, art by Don Martin. "The Flim Flam Film Man," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge. "More Celebrity Silhouettes," script by Rurik Tyler, art by Bob Clarke; featuring Sgt. Slaughter; Smokey the Bear; John McEnroe; Lucy Van Pelt; Cher; Larry Hagman; Joker; Whoopi Goldberg; Snoopy and others. "Forget Smart," script by Dick DeBartolo and Donald K. Epstein, art by Angelo Torres; Spoof of television series "Get Smart." "Bush," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Gerry Gersten; Satirical poem "(with apologies to Joyce Kilmer)." "The Lighter Side of...," script and art by Dave Berg; The Lighter Side of fashion, winning, marriage, logic, conversation, parties, parents, cars, baby sitters, finance, segregation, physical fitness, higher education, and doctors. "When American TV Programs Are Shown in Russia," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres. Spoofs "Highway to Heaven," "Miami Vice," "Star Trek," "Wide World of Sports," "The A-Team," "M*A*S*H," "Peanuts," and "Cheers." "Why the U.S. Government Really Spends So Much," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge. "Mad Visits an Organ Transplant Hospital," script by Lou Silverstone, pencils by Will Elder, inks by Harvey Kurtzman. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by George Woodbridge. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.35.

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Lou Silverstone, Dick DeBartolo, Stan Hart, Tom Koch, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Arnie Kogen, Tricia Scarnati, Mike Snider, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Sam Viviano, Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, George Woodbridge, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Crocodile Dundee and TV sitcom Amen, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Plus a retro spoof of The Andy Griffith Show. A look at the Pee-Wee's Playhouse phenomenon. A rare latter-day gag by original Mad creator Harvey Kurtzman. Modern-day Monopoly cards. Mad's takes on baseball, summer, and pizza. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at Pee-Wee's Playhouse; A Mad Look at Baseball; Crock O'Dull Dummee; Don Martin Visits the Morgue; The Mad D.J. Primer; Summer Has Arrived When...; A Mad Look at Baseball; The Andy Grinning Show; A Mad Look at Some Widely Held Misconceptions; Sir Puffy's Family Restaurant Placemat; The Lighter Side of...; Amends; The Collector's Newsletter; Legendary Pizza Events Through History; Feature by Feature Advertising; Spy vs. Spy; Celebrities in Space; Fold-In; Monopoly Cards for the 1980s. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.35.

Cover by Mort Drucker. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Tom Koch, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Billy Doherty, Chuck Shepherd, Dave Wilson, Mike Snider, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Sam Viviano, Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, George Woodbridge, Harvey Kurtzman, Harry North, Esq., Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Lethal Weapon 1 and the TV drama LA Law, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A rare latter-day gag about VCRs by original Mad creator Harvey Kurtzman. Obituaries for advertising mascots. Mad's takes on world landmarks, major league baseball, and Freddy Kreuger. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Letters page includes a photo of 60 Minutes' Morley Safer palling around with some of the Usual Idiots, after profiling Mad on his show. Fold-In; L.A. Lewd; Ultimate Accessories for Personal Stereos; One Quiet Morning on Willow Road East; Obituaries for Merchandising Characters; A Mad Look at "Nightmare on Elm Street"; Stuff We Didn't Get to See on TV For One Reason or Another; Major League Baseball Rule Changes for the 1980s; One Quiet Morning on Willow Road West; In the Beginning...; Clever Ways to Get Out of Embarrassing Situations; The Lighter Side of...; Abra-Cadaver; Little Known World Landmarks; Spy vs. Spy; Why Owning a VCR is Better Than Going to the Movies; Legal Wreckin; The Plot Sickens; The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same; No-Credit Cards. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.35.

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Lou Silverstone, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, John Caldwell, John Prete, Paul Laikin, Christopher C. Manson, Joey Townsel, Mike Snider, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Sam Viviano, Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Gerry Gersten, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Beverly Hills Cop 2 and the TV sitcom Head of the Class, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A coloring book featuring Col. Oliver North, and a Gunga Din-inspired poem about Dr. Ruth, two 1980s icons. Sergio Aragones illustrates life behind the scenes at a comic convention. Mad's takes on Jeopardy, movie critics, and talk show hosts. Letters page includes a photo of Pee-Wee Herman and Chairry reading Mad's spoof of Pee-Wee's Playhouse, and a self-portrait by Sergio Aragones of himself and Mort Drucker receiving Reuben Awards. Plus a note from publisher Bill Gaines about the return of advertising to Mad, which had been proudly ad-free since 1957. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Beverly Hills Slop, Too!; Drama on Page 9; The Mad Decibel (dB) Scale; The Body Perfect; Mad's Home Version of Jeopardy!; Low-Tech Inventions For Everyday Needs; Your Pet Knows...; The Mad Merchandise Mart; The Ballad of Dr. Ruth; The Lighter Side of...; The Ollie North Coloring Book; A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Comic Book Convention; Mad's Guide to Talk Show Hosts; Spy vs. Spy; It's Really Scary to Think That...; Drama on Page 42; Head of the Crass; The Mad Movie Critic's Pledge; Fold-In; Fat Book of the Month Club. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.35.

Cover art by Richard Williams. "The Wretches Of Ecchflick," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; Spoof of the movie The Witches of Eastwick. "One Morning In Sherwood Forest," script by Fares Garabet, art by Don Martin. "Mad's Updated Children's Books," script by Matthew T. Smith, art by George Woodbridge. "Duck Edwing Looks At Superman," script and art by Don Edwing (as Duck Edwing); featuring Superman and Lois Lane. "The Lighter Side Of...," script and art by Dave Berg. "Nationwide Survey Results That Advertisers Never Tell Us About," script by Tom Koch, art by Paul Coker. "A Mad Look At Skiing," script and art by Sergio Aragonés. "Commemorative Chrismas Ornaments," script by John Prete, art by Al Jaffee. "Spy vs. Spy" by Anthony Prohias. "The Unwatchables," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; Spoof of the movie The Untouchables. "Recycling Toilet Seats," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "Merchandising Spin-Offs That Hollywood Missed Out On," script by Mike Snider, art by Bob Clarke. "The Mad People Watcher's Guide To A Typical Football Game," script by Mike Snider, art by Jack Davis. "Charity Drives We'd Like To See," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; Spoof of the movie Predator. "Two For the Road," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.35.

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Lou Silverstone, Charlie Kadau, John Rios, Marc I. Whinston, Barry Liebmann, Tom Koch, Antonio Prohias, Billy Doherty, Mike Snider, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Brian Buniak, Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Harry North, Esq., Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Robocop and TV journalism, featuring art by Mort Drucker. A parody of Michael Jackson's song (and album cover) "Bad." This issue featured Don Martin's last cartoon for the magazine, after appearing in every issue of Mad since #29 (a cartoon written by Spy vs. Spy creator Antonio Prohias). Mad's takes on ad campaigns, movie sequels, and Superbowl week. The greatest practical jokes of all time. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Roboslop; Every Superbowl Week You're Sure of Seeing...; The Colossal Courtroom Confrontation; Dual-Purpose Office Supplies for Working Mothers; The Lighter Side of...; Stages in the Life of an Ad Campaign; Sad; The Ten All-Time Greatest Legendary Practical Jokes; Spy vs. Spy; Wonderland Revisited; Junky Video Collections We're Sure to See; A Mad Look at Optics; Why Are We Always Impressed By...?; If "They" Had to Fill Out "Your" Questionnaires; Mad's TV News Reporter of the Year; One Special Day in the Dungeon; The Movie Sequel Graveyard; Mad's UPC Symbol Explained; Fold-In; A TV Commercial We'd Like to See - Dry Ideal. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Richard Williams, plus Alfred rap by Frank Jacobs. Stories and art by Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Stan Hart, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Rurik Tyler, Tom Koch, Billy Doherty, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Gerry Gersten, Sam Viviano, Irving Schild, Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Harry North, Esq., Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Dirty Dancing and cop comedy Stakeout, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Cover features a rare chance to rap along with Alfred E. Neuman. Mad's pardon of President Ronald Reagan (for Iran-Contra, etc.). Mad's takes on extreme sports, TV commercial disclaimers, and the Zodiac. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Dorky Dancing; The Terrifying Terminal Tragedy; Still More Celebrity Silhouettes; Quick Recoveries for Embarrassing Situations; A Mad Look at School; The Stupefying Suicide Situation; The Mad Nasty File, Volume Two; Dangerous Sports For the Very Daring and the Super Stupid; Secret Supermarket Rules; The Official Mad Pardon of Ronald Reagan; The Lighter Side of...; The Disastrous Desert Drama; Celebrity Reading Lists; Mad's Instant Guide to Zodiac Types; Spy vs. Spy; Stinkout; Disclaimers for TV Commercials That Don't Have Disclaimers; The Macabre Morticians' Melodrama; Fold-In; Sports Titillated Magazine. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by James Warhola. Stories and art by Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Stan Hart, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Barry Liebmann, Tom Koch, Larry Siegel, Mike Snider, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., George Woodbridge, Harvey Kurtzman, Irving Schild, Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Harry North, Esq., Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Fatal Attraction and TV sitcom Designing Women, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Sergio Aragones looks at classic Disney films. More appropriately-shaped comics word balloons. A rare latter-day gag by original Mad creator Harvey Kurtzman. Mad's takes on magazine sweepstakes, corporate culture, and government thinking. Plus a back-page spoof ad for exercise machines, featuring photos of controversial publishers Lyle Stuart, Al Goldstein and Bill Gaines in their underwear - Gaines, of course, being the publisher of Mad. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Feeble Attraction; The Frantic Fog-Filled Folly; Mad Looks at Handshakes; New Laws that Congress Should Pass Right Now!; The Lighter Side of...; The Befuddling Balcony Blunder; Mad Opens a Typical Magazine Sweepstakes Package; That'll Be the Day!; A Mad Look at Disney Classics; Mad's Guide to Making It in the Business World; Spy vs. Spy; Practical Uses for Well-Trained Porcupines; All-Purpose Video Game Instructions Kit; Tell-Tale Comic Strip Balloons (The Sequel); A Mad Look at Real-Life Government "Logic"; ReDesigning Women; The Demonic Detector Disaster; Fold-In; Bulgin' Belly Burner. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Mort Drucker. Stories and art by Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Stan Hart, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Barry Liebmann, Tom Koch, Annie Gaines, John Caldwell, Lou Silverstone, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., George Woodbridge, Norman Mingo, Irving Schild, Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Harry North, Esq., Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of three iconic late-'80s properties: Three Men and a Baby, Broadcast News and TV's Beauty and the Beast, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A poem about Arnold Schwarzenegger inspired by Longfellow's Song of Hiawatha. If all comic strips were like The Far Side. A rare latter-day gag by original Mad creator Harvey Kurtzman. Mad's takes on disaster insurance, emergency rooms, and chain letters. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Three Morons and a Baby; Broadcast Snooze; Spy vs. Spy; Don (Duck) Edwing Rushes into the Emergency Room; Tricks of the Trade in Local TV News; Mad's Post-Nuclear Publications; Gary Hart Land; The Lighter Side of...; Mad's Comprehensive Modern-Day Disaster, Hazard & Problem Insurance; Schwarzenegger; When Other Comic Strips Start Using the "Far Side" Formula; Mad's Plan For Improving Movie Theatres; Talk About Cheap!; Drama on Page 42; Beauty Is the Beast; A Mad Good Luck Chain Letter; Fold-In; Alfred E. Neuman For President. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.