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Cover art by Norman Mingo. Parody of Avis print ads, photo by Lester Krauss. Statement of ownership; Total Paid Circulation, avg. 12 months: 55,070. "Mannie Get Your Ghoul," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; A Broadway musical is written and staged starring old movie monsters. Margin cartoons by Sergio Aragones. "The Minute That TV Show is Over," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Unexpected events that happen after a television show has been broadcast. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of the College Crowd," script and art by Dave Berg. "The Sunday Drive," script and art by Don Martin. "What Could Happen When They Use Numbers for Everything," script by Larry Siegel, art by Joe Orlando; Numbers begin to replace words in ordinary conversation. "Future Educational Comic Pamphlets," script by Larry Siegel, art by Wally Wood; Using well-known comic strip characters in promotional pamphlets for various businesses and organizations. "The Mad Hospital Primer," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of what to expect if you have to spend time in the hospital. "The Real Story Behind the News," script by Stan Hart, art by Bob Clarke; Normally barely noticed news stories are given expanded coverage for reasons other than the story's newsworthiness. "Strange Interlude With Hazey," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; The television series "Hazel" is staged as if it were the play "Strange Interlude." 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. Parody of Wilkinson razor blade print ads, photo by Lester Krauss. "Insecurity is a Pair of Loose Swim Trunks," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Using famous comic strip characters, the author illustrates some of the pitfalls of childhood. "The Small Businessman in the Amazon," script and art by Don Martin. "News Photos You're Sure to See This Year," script by Larry Siegel, art by Joe Orlando; Examples of news photos of cliched situations. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "When This Trend Towards Understanding Gets Out of Hand," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Wally Wood; Examples of societal attempts to compensate for and explain away anti-social behavior in various professions. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Married Men," script and art by Dave Berg. "In the Acme Ritz Central Arms Waldorf Plaza Hotel," script and art by Don Martin. "If Magazine Ads Spoke the Language of the Magazines," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Targeting advertising to the genre of magazine the ad will appear in. "The Mad Plan for Fighting the War Against Junk Mail," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke. "Flawrence of Arabia," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Lawrence Of Arabia," a British soldier helps lead the Saudi revolution against British rule, even though he's an idiot. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Kids' Versions of Adult Films," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Serious dramatic films sanitized and altered to appeal to a pre-teen audience. Films parodied are "Days of Wine and Roses", "The Hustler", "Irma La Douce" (with an all funny animal cast), "Never on Sunday" and "Monte Cane." "At the Mask Store," script and art by Don Martin; Merry mix-ups at a costume shop. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "TV Ads We'd Like to See," art by Joe Orlando. "A Mad Look at the Circus," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "The Lighter Side of Home Owners," script and art by Dave Berg. "Pre-Recorded Phone Messages," script by Larry Siegel and Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; Answering machine messages designed to discourage certain callers. "The Electrician," script and art by Don Martin. "Angry," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; A niche magazine for people with violent tempers. "Who Wants to Be President More than Anything" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Movie Ads With Behind the Scene Gossip," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Jack Rickard; Movie posters that use the stars' personal lives as selling points for the film. "The Mad Safety Council's Predictions for the Upcoming July 4th Weekend," script by Stan Hart, art by Sergio Aragones; Predictions of summer accidents accompanied by humorous illustrations of said mishaps. "Don Martin in an Italian Restaurant," script and art by Don Martin. "Mad Visits the Producer-Director of Charades" script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; The director of a murder and espionage film tries to explain its incomprehensible plot. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Little League," script and art by Dave Berg. "The Sights and Sounds of the U.S.A.," script by Larry Siegel and Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker, Jr.; Satirical look at life in New York. "The Swampview Terrace Weekly," script by Arnie Kogen, art by George Woodbridge; A humorous version of an apartment complex newsletter, presented as a lurid tabloid. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Mad's Caterer of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando; Newsman David Brinkley interviews a catering manager as he oversees a wedding party dinner. "The Mad Politicians Primer," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Satirical descriptions of politicians, their families, their staff and the lobbyists who support them. "Buck'$ Law," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the television series "Burke's Law"; A rich, handsome police captain can't solve crimes because he's too busy dodging all the women who want to marry him. "The Only Hope for Curing Beatle-Mania" Mad Fold-In, script and art by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

25¢ Cover price. This issue features contributions by Jack Rickard, Don Martin, Joe Orlando, Dave Berg, Don Reilly, and others. Parodied subjects include drive-in movies, the cigarette industry, parents, boating, water sports, the World's Fair, The Fugitive, and more. Cover price $0.25.

30¢ Cover price. This issue features contributions by Jack Rickard, Don Martin, Joe Orlando, Dave Berg, Don Reilly, and others. Parodied subjects include drive-in movies, the cigarette industry, parents, boating, water sports, the World's Fair, The Fugitive, and more. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "If Celebrities Ran for Public Office," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Jack Rickard; Examples of political campaigns geared to particular celebrities. "The Mad Safety Council's Predictions for the Upcoming Labor Day Weekend," script by Stan Hart, art by Sergio Aragones. "Etiquette," script by Sir William S. Gilbert, art by Don Martin; Two men retain their gentlemanly manners despite being stranded on a remote island. "Strange Interludes in Everyday Life," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Ordinary people in ordinary situations make sarcastic asides to the readers, as in the play "Strange Interlude." "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Misleading TV Titles," script by Al Jaffee, art by Mort Drucker; Actual television show titles are used to illustrate similar real life situations. "A Mad Look at Firemen," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "The Lighter Side of Summer Romances," script and art by Dave Berg. "An Incident at a Red Light," art by Wally Wood. "Auto Accessories We'd Like to See," script by Don Reilly, art by Bob Clarke. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Teenage Idol Promoter of the Year," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Interview with a record promoter who boasts that he can take any nobody off the street (or even a chimpanzee) and turn them into a teen idol. "Make Beautiful Hair Blecch" back cover Breck Shampoo parody ad, art by Frank Frazetta. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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25¢ Cover price. "Some Mad Devices for Safer Smoking," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of devices of dubious merit to help people smoke without risking the dangers of inhaling. "Movie Heroes Are Finks or Hey There, Audience, You've Been Booing the Wrong Guy," script by Harry Purvis, art by Mort Drucker; Typical movie scenes where the hero is at the mercy of the villain are footnoted to show that the villain is actually nice and the hero is a rude lout. "A Mad Look at the Summer Olympics," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "A Celebrity's Wallet," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Bob Clarke and Frank Frazetta; A look into Ringo Starr's wallet; One of the portraits of Ringo Starr in his wallet is a reprint of the portrait Frank Frazetta did for the previous issue's Breck Shampoo parody ad. "A Mad Guide to Little Known Jobs in Television," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of jobs catering to the unusual whims of television actors and directors. "A Fairy Tale," script and art by Don Martin. "New Movie Monsters From the Business World," script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Joe Orlando; Annoying features of working in an office setting are turned into horror films. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Sights and Sounds of the U.S.A.: Washington, D.C.," script by Larry Siegel and Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker, Jr. "The Nearsighted Voodoo Priest," script and art by Don Martin. "When Today's Celebrities Become Tomorrow's Historical Heroes," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; How future generations will glorify current celebrities Harold Stassen, Hyman Rickover, Elizabeth Taylor and the news team of Chet Huntley and David Brinkley. "How Bad Childhood Habits Can Help In a Congressional Career," script by Stan Hart, art by Paul Coker, Jr. "The Lighter Side of Going to the Movies," script and art by Dave Berg. "Twisted Mad Tales For Twisted Mad Readers," script by Jim Mildon, art by George Woodbridge; Modern fairy tales built around modern people. "Spy Vs. Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Mr. Nudnick," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the television show "Mr. Novak"; a high school English teacher earns the respect of students and faculty alike, even though he's a meddlesome pain. Art in the margins by Sergio Aragones. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

30¢ Cover price. "Some Mad Devices for Safer Smoking," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of devices of dubious merit to help people smoke without risking the dangers of inhaling. "Movie Heroes Are Finks or Hey There, Audience, You've Been Booing the Wrong Guy," script by Harry Purvis, art by Mort Drucker; Typical movie scenes where the hero is at the mercy of the villain are footnoted to show that the villain is actually nice and the hero is a rude lout. "A Mad Look at the Summer Olympics," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "A Celebrity's Wallet," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Bob Clarke and Frank Frazetta; A look into Ringo Starr's wallet; One of the portraits of Ringo Starr in his wallet is a reprint of the portrait Frank Frazetta did for the previous issue's Breck Shampoo parody ad. "A Mad Guide to Little Known Jobs in Television," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of jobs catering to the unusual whims of television actors and directors. "A Fairy Tale," script and art by Don Martin. "New Movie Monsters From the Business World," script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Joe Orlando; Annoying features of working in an office setting are turned into horror films. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Sights and Sounds of the U.S.A.: Washington, D.C.," script by Larry Siegel and Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker, Jr. "The Nearsighted Voodoo Priest," script and art by Don Martin. "When Today's Celebrities Become Tomorrow's Historical Heroes," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; How future generations will glorify current celebrities Harold Stassen, Hyman Rickover, Elizabeth Taylor and the news team of Chet Huntley and David Brinkley. "How Bad Childhood Habits Can Help In a Congressional Career," script by Stan Hart, art by Paul Coker, Jr. "The Lighter Side of Going to the Movies," script and art by Dave Berg. "Twisted Mad Tales For Twisted Mad Readers," script by Jim Mildon, art by George Woodbridge; Modern fairy tales built around modern people. "Spy Vs. Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Mr. Nudnick," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the television show "Mr. Novak"; a high school English teacher earns the respect of students and faculty alike, even though he's a meddlesome pain. Art in the margins by Sergio Aragones. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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25¢ Cover price. Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Mad Safety Council's Predictions for the Upcoming Christmas Weekend," script by Stan Hart, art by Sergio Aragones. "The Carpetsweepers," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Carpetbaggers," a young man inherits his father's vast estate and promptly becomes an ass about it. "The Mad In and Out Book," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Paul Coker, Jr.; Series of examples of what is fashionable and what is no longer fashionable. Art in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Accident," script and art by Don Martin; Two men try to aid an auto accident victim. "Shakespeare Up to Date," script by William Garvin, art by Jack Rickard. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Children's Safety Songs," script by Larry Siegel, art by Joe Orlando. "The Sites and Sounds of the U.S.A.: Chicago," script by Larry Siegel and Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker, Jr. "Every Day Life Olympic Games," art by Joe Orlando. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Neighborhood Celebrities," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge. "The Lighter Side of Adult Parties," script and art by Dave Berg. "Phoney Magazine," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Niche magazine aimed at people who try to act more impressive than they actually are. "A Visit to the Country," script and art by Don Martin. "The Mad Safety Council's Predictions For the Upcoming New Year's Weekend," script by Stan Hart, art by Sergio Aragones; Illustrated examples of accidents that will happen over the New Year's weekend and how many will fall victim. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

30¢ Cover price. Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Mad Safety Council's Predictions for the Upcoming Christmas Weekend," script by Stan Hart, art by Sergio Aragones. "The Carpetsweepers," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Carpetbaggers," a young man inherits his father's vast estate and promptly becomes an ass about it. "The Mad In and Out Book," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Paul Coker, Jr.; Series of examples of what is fashionable and what is no longer fashionable. Art in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Accident," script and art by Don Martin; Two men try to aid an auto accident victim. "Shakespeare Up to Date," script by William Garvin, art by Jack Rickard. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Children's Safety Songs," script by Larry Siegel, art by Joe Orlando. "The Sites and Sounds of the U.S.A.: Chicago," script by Larry Siegel and Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker, Jr. "Every Day Life Olympic Games," art by Joe Orlando. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Neighborhood Celebrities," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge. "The Lighter Side of Adult Parties," script and art by Dave Berg. "Phoney Magazine," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Niche magazine aimed at people who try to act more impressive than they actually are. "A Visit to the Country," script and art by Don Martin. "The Mad Safety Council's Predictions For the Upcoming New Year's Weekend," script by Stan Hart, art by Sergio Aragones; Illustrated examples of accidents that will happen over the New Year's weekend and how many will fall victim. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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25¢ Cover price. Cover art by Norman Mingo. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation 1,669,886. "A Child's View of Newspaper Headlines," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of how a child might take headline jargon literally. "The Official Barber," script and art by by Don Martin; A man has the job of upkeep on the Mount Rushmore monument. "Mad Looks at a Typical Kiddie TV Show," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; A kid's show host tries to cope with an audience of cynical children. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Teenage Parties," script and art by Dave Berg. "Space Magazines," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Joe Orlando. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "A Mad Look at Signs of the Times," script by Al Jaffee, Don Reilly, and Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Road and advertising signs altered to appeal to modern problems and sensibilities. "Another (whew) Visit to the Doctor's Office," script and art by Don Martin; A man can fire darts from his mouth by pressing the top of his head like a plunger. "When They Advertise Liquor on TV," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard. "Spy Vs. Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Flying Ace," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Ringo Starr stars as a World War II fighter pilot trying to land his damaged plane safely at his base near enemy lines. "What Brilliant New Ideas Has the Current TV Season Produced" Mad Fold-In, script and art by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

30¢ Cover price. Cover art by Norman Mingo. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation 1,669,886. "A Child's View of Newspaper Headlines," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of how a child might take headline jargon literally. "The Official Barber," script and art by by Don Martin; A man has the job of upkeep on the Mount Rushmore monument. "Mad Looks at a Typical Kiddie TV Show," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; A kid's show host tries to cope with an audience of cynical children. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Teenage Parties," script and art by Dave Berg. "Space Magazines," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Joe Orlando. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "A Mad Look at Signs of the Times," script by Al Jaffee, Don Reilly, and Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Road and advertising signs altered to appeal to modern problems and sensibilities. "Another (whew) Visit to the Doctor's Office," script and art by Don Martin; A man can fire darts from his mouth by pressing the top of his head like a plunger. "When They Advertise Liquor on TV," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard. "Spy Vs. Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Flying Ace," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Ringo Starr stars as a World War II fighter pilot trying to land his damaged plane safely at his base near enemy lines. "What Brilliant New Ideas Has the Current TV Season Produced" Mad Fold-In, script and art by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Mad's Valentines to American Industry," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker, Don Martin, Jack Rickard, Paul Coker, Jr., Bob Clarke, and George Woodbridge; Cynical Valentine messages with subtle criticisms of various industries. "007," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; A prototypical James Bond plot is presented as a Gilbert and Sullivan musical. "Famous People's Home-Study Courses," script by Al Jaffee, art by Bob Clarke; In a parody of Famous Artist School correspondence course, a correspondence school claims it can make you rich and famous through its mail-order courses. "A Fine Day in the City," script and art by Don Martin; A man is curious about a procession of men shaking uncontrollably as they pass him. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "A Mad Look at Winter Sports," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Neurotic Magazine," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge. "The Lighter Side of Kids' Parties," script and art by Dave Berg. "Son of Mighty Joe Kong," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Parody remake of "King Kong"; two cynical promoters and a vapid actress bring a giant ape to New York to succeed on Broadway. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Mad Visits a Typical Teenage Beach Movie," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Satire of the beach movie genre; a group of teenagers surf, suffer relationship problems, surf some more, and generally act irresponsibly. Cartoons drawn in the margins, art by Sergio Aragones. "If Kids Used Movie Cliches in Everyday Life," script by Harry Purvis, art by Paul Coker, Jr.; Examples of children acting out famous overdone movie scenes. "Hair Goo," script by Al Jaffee, art by Jack Rickard; A niche magazine dedicated to outlandish hairstyles. "Mad Magazine Introduces 43-man Squamish," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; Mad creates a new sport, a combination of polo, soccer and gang fighting. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Modern Highwayman," script by Alfred Noyes (plot) and James T. Shannon, art by Don Martin; The classic poem "The Highwayman" is updated to reflect modern times. "The Mad Gun Owners and Other Small Bores Primer," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; Satirical look at guns, gun owners and hunters, presented in a children's primer format. "The Lighter Side of Spring," script and art by Dave Berg; The behavior of people during springtime is satirized. "Passion Place," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a satire of the film "Peyton Place," a newspaper publisher takes the audience on a tour of a town where the population is too busy cheating on each other to get anything constructive done. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Substandard Brands, Inc.," script by Ronald Axe and Sol Weinstein, art by Bob Clarke; Consumer products, parodying then current ad campaigns, which are blatantly and proudly inferior. "The Man From A.U.N.T.I.E.," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the series The Man From U.N.C.L.E., two secret agents wander through a semi-serious plot trying to track down the head of a rival spy organization. "On the Job," script and art by Don Martin; A construction worker accidentally eats one of his tools for lunch. Cartoons on the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The White Spy tricks the Black Spy with a flying serum. "Unspoken Messages in TV Commercials," script by Tom Koch, art by Joe Orlando. "Today's Typical "Sales & Promotional" Gimmicks," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker, Jr.; Examples of sales promotions of dubious value. "The Lighter Side of the Boss," script by Dave Berg, art by Dave Berg; Satire of various people and their relationships with their boss at work. "Crazy Fists," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a satire of the "boxing movie" genre, a youth gives up his ambitions to become a musician in order to make a living as a professional boxer. "The Harvest We Shall Reap From the Super-Patriots' Methods of Exposing Communist Plotters in America" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Being Rich Is Better Than a Warm Puppy," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of the advantages rich kids have over other kids. "A Frightful Incident," script and art by Don Martin; A woman tries to rescue her husband from a precarious situation. "Mad Goes to a Screening of Cheyenne Awful," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Cheyenne Autumn," director John Ford screens his film "Cheyenne Awful," about a tribe of Native Americans and U.S. Cavalry soldiers generally acting silly. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "A Mad Look at Garbagemen," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Satirical look at the duties and habits of sanitation workers. "The Walt Cronkite Show," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Newscaster Walter Cronkite hosts a television variety show with political and sports figures as performing guests. "In the Desert," script and art by Don Martin. "Load & Crash," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; Parody of automobile-centric niche magazines, this one showing the reader how to decrease the value of their auto and which valueless makes to consider buying. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Mad Interviews a John Birch Society Policeman," script by Ronald Axe and Sol Weinstein, art by Joe Orlando; Mad profiles a bigoted police officer as he patrols his shift. "The Lighter Side of Employees," script and art by Dave Berg. "The Rooks," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "The Rogues," three brothers and a family friend team up to con dishonest power brokers and seduce women half their age. "What Comes After Pop Art and Op Art" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. The letters page features letters with pictures from Mick Jaqgger (of The Rolling Stones), Gerry Marsden (of Gerry & the Pacemakers), Herman's Hermits, and Donna Douglas (Elly Mae Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies). "Surfing," script by Al Jaffee, art by George Woodbridge; Satirical look at the sport of surfing. "A Dreadful Day," script and art by Don Martin; A woman tries to rescue her husband from a well. "Flapper," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Flipper," the story of a boring game warden, his two sons and the dolphin (or porpoise) who is smarter than all of them put together. "Mad's Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions," script and art by Al Jaffee. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Fight Songs For the Common Man," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; New lyrics are added to famous songs to reflect the trials and tribulations of common people. "Mad's Summer Camp for Adults," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker, Jr. "The Mad Academy Awards for Small Businessmen," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Rickard; Giving awards to small business operators who provide creative lack of service to their customers. "The Mad United States Foreign Policy Primer," script by Larry Siegel (as Lawrence Harvey Siegel), art by Bob Clarke (as Robert James Clarke). "The Lighter Side of Summer Evenings," script and art by Dave Berg. "Spy Vs. Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Lord Jump," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Lord Jim," a sailor branded for cowardice falls into a confrontation between island natives and a mad General and stays cowardly. "One Summer Afternoon," script and art by Don Martin. "Who Are the Disaster Victims That Nobody Helps?" Mad Fold-in by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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"When Politicians Do Television Commercials," script by Donald Axe and Sol Weinstein, art by Jack Rickard; Famous political figures are recruited as commercial spokespeople. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Three Hairy Stories," script and art by Don Martin; A man gets a haircut; another man tries to cover his bald spot; a third man grooms his mustache. "The Virginiaham," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV show "The Virginian," a frontier judge and a group of incompetent cowboys tries to prevent a menacing stranger from disrupting their boring little ranch. "Mad Interviews the Greeting Card Manufacturer of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Moving," script and art by Dave Berg. "Horror Movie Scenes We'd Like to See," script by Don Edwing, art by Jack Davis. "The Rime of the Modern Surfer," script by Tom Koch, art by Don Martin; In a parody of the poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"; an egotistical surfer travels too far and ends up in the Arctic Circle. "Football In Depth," script by Ronald Axe and Sol Weinstein, art by George Woodbridge. "What Wild Frenzy Will Future College Students Face?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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"Future Broadway Musicals," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Famous novels and plays like Moby Dick, Julius Caesar, A Tale of Two Cities and Tarzan of the Apes are turned into Broadway Musicals. "The Wonderful World of Repackaging," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Making new consumer products out of old fad items, such as hula hoops and coon skin caps. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Nilson Family," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Ozzie and Harriet," the most boring, out of touch family in history is profiled. "The Lighter Side of Sleep," script and art by Dave Berg; Sleep and sleeping patterns are satirized. "What Is a Blind Date?" text story by Arnie Kogen, art by Sergio Aragones. "Shirley Finster's New York," script by Ronald Axe and Sol Weinstein, art by George Woodbridge; A woman conducts a tour of New York City and all of the odd characters who live there. "Mad's Puzzle Page" by Al Jaffee. "The Toy Manufacturer of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando; A profile of a toy manufacturer who makes products of questionable quality. "The Swan Song of a Modern Hiawatha," script by Tom Koch, art by Don Martin; In a parody of the poem "The Song of Hiawatha," a native American gets lost on his journey to a southern college campus and is recruited to play football for a school in northern Minnesota. "Hack, Hack, Sweet Has-Been, or Whatever Happened to Good Taste?", script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the "older actress slasher film" genre, a woman travels to a creepy mansion and meets the odd people who live with her odder cousin. "On the Subway," script and art by Don Martin. "A Vital Message From the Staff of Mad" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Mad Suburban Primer," script by Stan Hart, art by Bob Clarke; The drawbacks of living in the suburbs, presented as a child's primer. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "At the Elevators," script and art by Don Martin. "Voyage to See What's On the Bottom," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the "Voyage To the Bottom of the Sea" TV series: two incompetent naval officers investigate the death of a crew member aboard a hamster-powered submarine. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Shopping," script and art by Dave Berg; The ironies and aggravations of shopping are portrayed. "Badge & Billy," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; A niche magazine for people in law enforcement. "Mad's Puzzle Page" by Al Jaffee. "Intimidations and Antidotes," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando; Strategies to counteract intimidating situations. "College Programs to Develop Masters of Mediocrity," script by Donald D. Shandler, art by Paul Coker Jr.; College courses designed to churn out minimally-skilled graduates. "The Sinpiper," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Sandpipers," a married priest is attracted to a shallow single mother and has a clandestine affair with her where they talk endlessly about nothing. "Another Great Bank Robbery," script and art by Don Martin. "How Do Bosses Plan To Celebrate Future Office Xmas Parties" Mad Fold-In, script and art by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Some Mad Suggestions for Other 'Ridiculous Ad Images," script by Phil Hahn and Jack Hanrahan, art by Bob Clarke; Endless variations on the Esso/Humble Oil ad campaign designed to sell other products. "In the Delicatessen," script and art by Don Martin; A customer accuses a deli clerk of cheating her. "BrandXed," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "Branded"; a dishonorably discharged cavalry officer roams the west and gets punched a lot. "Achieving Personal Success in Crime," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; Educational pamphlet on how to be a better criminal. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Lighter Side of Elementary School," script and art by Dave Berg. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "National Perspirer," script by Larry Siegel, art by Al Jaffee; In a parody of supermarket tabloids, sensational and lurid news articles are accompanied by sensational and lurid illustrations. "ABC TV's Wide World of Sports," script by Al Jaffee, art by George Woodbridge. "The Typical Luxury Apartment House Ad," script by Larry Siegel, art by Joe Orlando; A glowing ad for an apartment house contrasted with the many blemishes the ad doesn't mention. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Bubby Lake Missed (by a mile)", script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Bunny Lake Is Missing," a mother desperately searches for her missing daughter, with no help from her creepy husband, an idiot police officer or the egomaniacal director of the film. "How You Too Can Make a Fortune in the Booming Ski Business" Mad Fold-In, script and art by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. Cartoons in the margin by Sergio Aragones. "The Agony and the Agony," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Agony and the Ecstasy," a boxer and restaurateur commissions a famous artist to paint the ceiling of his restaurant and then micromanages the project to distraction. "Fathers Are Two-Time Losers," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; A comparison of the restrictive childhoods today's fathers endured and the unfettered childhoods their children experience today. "The Haircut," script and art by Don Martin; A man falls victim to a defective barber's chair. "Mad's Share the Wealth Income Tax Form," script and art by Al Jaffee; Revamping the U.S. tax form to make it more fair to others. "The Lighter Side of Junior High," script and art by Dave Berg; The trials and tribulations of life in High School are examined. "The Face on the Town Square Walk," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the poem "The Face on the Barroom Floor," a Newport Beach motorcycle gang harass a timid soul on a bicycle. "Honey Waste," script by Tom Koch, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "Honey West"; a private detective is hired to keep a suitcase of laundry out of the hands of a Chinese tong. "Fraternity Magazine," script by Tom Koch, art by Joe Orlando; A niche magazine for college fraternities and their members. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Advertising Campaigns With Ulterior Motives," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Examples of public service announcements that don't serve the public. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Future Wit & Wisdom Books," script by Phil Hahn and Jack Hanrahan, art by Mort Drucker; Books featuring humorous anecdotes and sayings from famous historical and contemporary people not known for being funny or clever. "In the Hospital," script and art by Don Martin; A patient gets a new IV drip. "Mixing Personal Politics with Careers," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge. "Mad Visits the American Mediocrity Academy," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard; A visit to a teaching institution that trains people to be average. "The Lighter Side of High School," script and art by Dave Berg; The humorous trials and tribulations of attending high school. "Postage Stamp Advertising," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of what would happen if the U.S. Postal Service sold ad space on their postage stamps. "Loused Up in Space," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Lost in Space," a family of incompetent space explorers find a planet full of giant gemstones, prompting The Professor to try to kill them--again. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. Wire photo of a Rolling Stones press conference with a satirical word balloon added. "Bats-Man," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the television show "Batman"; tired of his double identity ruining his love life, Sparrow attempts to murder Bats-Man. "One Day on the Bridge," script and art by Don Martin; A good Samaritan tries to keep another man from committing suicide. Cartoons in the margin by Sergio Aragones. "The Lighter Side of Traveling," script and art by Dave Berg. "What Is a Party-Pooper?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones; Essay on people who are no fun. "If Other Publications Used Those Sensational Movie Mag Cover Gimicks," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard; Specialty magazines use Jacqueline Kennedy on their cover in genre-specific situations to spur sales. "Hullabadig Au Go Go," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of teenage dance party programs, a Dick Clark-like host introduces acts that resemble The Who, The Supremes, and Bob Dylan. "Specialized Cook Books," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by George Woodbridge. "A Mad Look at Shut-Ins," script and art by Al Jaffee; Series of cartoons with a theme of people in prison. "The Spy That Came In for the Gold," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "The Spy Who Came In from the Cold"; a British Intelligence Agent pretends to have a breakdown hoping to invite an attempt from opposing agents to turn him. "What Awesome Beast Threatens Unwary Campers Every Year" Mad Fold-in by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Bunch," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Group," at a class reunion for a women's college, a group of uninteresting women relate their uninteresting post-graduate lives. "A Mad Look at Trade-Marks," script and art by Max Brandel. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Late One Night," script and art by Don Martin; A wife remedies her husband's snoring. "The Lighter Side of Music Lovers," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at common people and their taste in music. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Mad Air Travel Primer," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge. "A Mad Look at the Joys of Scuba Diving," script by Al Jaffee and Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke. "Mad Visits a Typical Johnson Howard's Restaurant," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Satirical look at the Howard Johnson's restaurant chain. "A Mad Look at Batman," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Obituaries for Comic Strip Characters," script by Frank Jacobs. "12 O'Crocked High," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "12 O'clock High," a World War II bomber crashes in occupied France and its crew must find its way to friendly lines before the pilot and co-pilot kill each other. "What Profitable Car-Buyer Market Will Automakers Stupidly Lose Again With This Year's Models," Mad Fold-in, script and art by Al Jaffee. "Early One Morning in the Jungle," script by Don Edwing, art by Frank Frazetta; Tarzan loses his title as "King of the Apes." 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Hello, Lyndon, or My Fair Lady Bird," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; President Johnson's first year in the White House portrayed as a Broadway musical. "Mad's Puzzle Page," script and art by Al Jaffee. "Mad's Academy Awards For Teenagers," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Rickard; Nominees for the most melodramatic performances by a teen not getting their way. "The Shadow Knows," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Examples of shadows doing what their owners don't have the nerve to do. "The Lighter Side of Autumn," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at every day occurrences associated with autumn. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Astrodome," script by Tom Koch and May Sakami, art by Don Martin; Parody of the poem "Kubla Khan"; an ode to Houston's new baseball stadium. "The Mad Comic Strip Characters' Forum on Current Affairs," script by Frank Jacobs and Dotty Brooks (plot concept), art by Bob Clarke; Comic strips characters discuss serious social issues. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Miss American Beauty Pagent," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of beauty pageants, a collection of airheads compete for a sham title while celebrity judges plug their products and the audience ogles the contestants. "A Mad Porfolio of Fotos That Compare the Savage Society & the Great Society," script by Max Brandel. "Protest Magazine," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; A niche magazine for protesters. "What's the Dirtiest Play in Modern Football" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Hokum's Heroes," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; Parody of the TV show "Hogan's Heroes"; the head officer of the prisoners in a Nazi prison camp can't enjoy all of the secret benefits of the camp because he is worried about the future. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Another Visit With a Sculptor," script and art by Don Martin; A sculptor finishes his masterpiece. "Christmas Cards We'd Like to See," script and art by Max Brandel; Christmas cards that use contemporary urban scenery and celebrities rather than traditional fare. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "More Snappy Answers to Those Old Cliches," script by Stan Hart, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Sarcastic responses to time worn holiday season situations. "Ads for Other 1967 Vehicles," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Consumer advertisements for non-consumer vehicles. "A Portfolio of Mad Namelies," script and art by Max Brandel; Names of famous people with objects representing what they are famous for replacing certain letters. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "What is a B.M.O.C.?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones; Examination of what makes a student the "Big Man on Campus." "Telephone Solicitors," script and art by Al Jaffee; Ideas on how to combat telephone solicitors. "The Lighter Side of Mail," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of human failings and frailties related to the postal service. "Football as Covered by Other Publications," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Football stories written for non-sports niche magazines. "The Sound of Money," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "The Sound Of Music"; a failed novitiate becomes a governess for the children of a Baron and they fall in love amid some really bad songs. "A Christmas Message from Santa Claus" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation, 12 month average: 1,635,612. "Who in Heck is Virginia Woolfe?", script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," a warring couple have another couple over for drinks and proceed to embarrass themselves. "Correspondence Schools For Repulsive People" photo story, script by Phil Hahn and Jack Hanrahan. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "In the Locker Room," script and art by Don Martin; A football coach tries to improve a player's football knowledge. "The Lighter Side of Arguments," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at disputes between family and friends. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Idiot-Proof Products," script and art by Al Jaffee; Products designed to be simple enough for even a moron to use effectively. "Mad School Songs For Everyday Activities," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge. "Doc Tari," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the TV series "Daktari," a veterinarian practicing in the Kenyan bush battles poachers and tends to his animal patients with the help of a cross-eyed lion and a chimpanzee nurse and with no help from his human companions. "What is Today's Most Shocking Drug Menace?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Mad Hate Book," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of human behavior and circumstances of life that are annoying. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "One Day in a Hospital," script and art by Don Martin; A doctor performs surgery on an unrepentant practical joker. "Songs of Food," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr. "The Life of Your Run," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV show "Run For Your Life," a man diagnosed with a terminal disease spends his remaining time taking foolish risks and meeting foolish people. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "What is a Born Loser?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones; Essay on people who seem cursed with bad luck, accompanied by relevant illustrations. "The Lighter Side of Camera-Bugs," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at photography enthusiasts. "The Television Network President of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando; The executive of a major television network is interviewed. "Fantastecch Voyage," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Fantastic Voyage," five scientists are shrunk to microbe size in order to cure a wealthy man's bad sinuses. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Stokely and Tess," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; The civil rights movement written to fit the musical play "Porgy And Bess." "Comic Strip Heroes Taken From Real Life," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; Real life celebrities are turned into comic strip characters. "Where Our Tax Dollars Go," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Rickard; Examples of frivolous things the government spends money on. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The Black Spy suckers the White Spy into a rigged arm-wrestling match. "Outdoor Sports Indoors," script and art by Al Jaffee; Methods of playing outdoor sports inside, since urban sprawl has eliminated going outside to play. "The Lighter Side of Relatives," script and art by Dave Berg. "Fantastic Voyages Based on Everyday Experiences," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; Examples of people being miniaturized to deal with common household problems. "Mad Easter Bonnets Designed For Male Celebrities," script and art by Max Brandel. "The Smartest Ape In Captivity," script and art by Don Martin; A zookeeper drops the key to the gorilla cage in front of one of the gorillas. "The Mad Guide to Vanishing Human Types and Their Modern Replacements," script by Elizabeth Wright Jr., art by George Woodbridge. "Why Spy," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the television series "I Spy," two secret agents travel to Hong Kong undercover as tennis pros looking for a kidnapped atomic scientist/part-time swimsuit model. "What Deadly Killer Threatens Us All?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Mad Song Textbook," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Joe Orlando; Collection of songs written to delineate various subjects of study. "On the Beach at Ebb Tide," script and art by Don Martin; A man at the beach talks to another person submerged up to his chin. "The Ten Commandments – Revisited" photo story by Max Brandel. "TVarzan," script and art by Dick DeBartolo; In a parody of the TV show "Tarzan," the Lord of the Jungle faces dangerous animals and shows off his buff body while villainous hunters exploit the natives behind his back. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "What Is a Final Exam?", script by Tom Koch and May Sakami, art by Sergio Aragones. "The Lighter Side of Eating," script and art by Dave Berg. "The Mad Psychoanalysis Primer," script by Stan Hart, art by Paul Coker Jr. "A Mad Look at Musicians," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Historical Events as Covered By Modern News Feature Writers," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by George Woodbridge. "The Amateurs," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Professionals," a wealthy rancher hires a group of trigger-happy cowboys to rescue his hot wife, who has been abducted by Mexican bandits. "The Paleontologist," script and art by Don Martin. "What Would Be a Perfect Slogan For the Advertising Industry?", script and art by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. Beetle Bailey strip by Mort Walker. "Some Mad Auto Safety Features," script and art by Al Jaffee; Add-on devices for the auto designed to counteract driver's bad habits. "Water Sports Foto-plays"; Humorous captions are added to wire service photos of various water sports. "The Iron Horselaff," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "The Iron Horse," a shady womanizer wins a railroad in a crooked poker game and attempts to complete construction of the line in spite of interference from interested opponents and his own ineptitude. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "At the Academy of Electric Fan Repair," script and art by Don Martin; A teacher introduces his students to an electric fan. "If Famous Poets Had Written Mother Goose," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Nursery rhymes written in the style of William Shakespeare, Ogden Nash, Rudyard Kipling, Carl Sandberg and others. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The Black Spy tries to stab the White Spy in his sleep. "The Lighter Side of Going Steady," script and art by Dave Berg; The trials and pitfalls of teenage romance. "Everyday Guts," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke; A niche magazine making everyday occurrences seem like harrowing adventures. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad Mini-Movies: Dr. Zhicago," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; Parody of the film "Dr. Zhivago": A pompous doctor and his bimbo nurse get involved in the Russian Revolution. "Mad Mini-Movies: Is Paris Boring?", script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Is Paris Burning?," a Frenchman lobbies the Allied forces to oust the Germans from France. "Mad Mini-Movies: Throw-Up," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Bruce Stark; In a parody of the film "Blowup," a self-important fashion photographer bounces from woman to woman, never finding self-satisfaction. "Where Is the Current Trend in Popular Literature Headed?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "President Johnson on Madison Avenue"; Contemporary product advertising slogans and copy used as ironic counterpoint to photos of President Johnson. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Don Martin Turns On Portable Radios," script and art by Don Martin. "So How Come...", script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; An ironic look at double-standards in society. "Sombre," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Hombre"; a white man raised as a Native American assuming his father's place as a slumlord leads a motley crew of stagecoach robbery survivors back to civilization. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of the Mating Game," script and art by Dave Berg; A satirical look at dating rituals. "TV Game Shows Based On Newspaper Headlines," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; Real events, such as missing persons, Senate investigations and social trends are turned into premises for game shows. "Future Complaints," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Joe Orlando; Examples of how complaints about society evolve along with society. "The Cats Are All Bats," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke; Social criticism as if it were written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss. "The Shadow Knows," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Examples of a person's shadow acting out their inner feelings. "Ratpacktrol," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "The Rat Patrol"; a member of Rommel's Desert Forces in North Africa tries to lure a squad of American commandos into a series of traps. "On the Tarzan Set," script and art by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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"Star Blecch," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Star Trek," an intrepid but incompetent crew of space explorers tries to combat a plague ravaging a planetary population. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "When the Hertz-Avis Rivalry Really Gets Out of Hand" photo story; Ads for Hertz and Avis Car Rental companies devolve into name-calling. "In a Super Market," script and art by Don Martin; A man shopping in a grocery store keeps causing accidents. "TV Coverage of an Off-Year Election," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Paul Coker Jr.; A network news department tries to make a non-Presidential election interesting. "The Evolution of Dating," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge. "A Portfolio of Mad Blooming-Idiosyncrasies," script and art by Antonio Prohias; Different terms illustrated by types of flowers. "Prodigy," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando; A niche magazine aimed at young geniuses. "The Lighter Side of Young Marrieds," script and art by Dave Berg. "Mad's Pictoral Political Dictionary," script and art by Max Brandel; Real life photos ironically juxtaposed with common phrases. "Grim Pix," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Grand Prix," three arrogant race car drivers compete against each other to see who can win the most races and bed the most women. "What Is One of the Really Exciting Possibilities of a Psychedelic Trip" by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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"Dirtier By the Dozen," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "The Dirty Dozen"; a no-nonsense officer must train a group of murders, degenerates, psychos and bad actors into an elite assault squad despite his reservations about the plausibility of the plot. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Mad's Christmas Cards to Seasonal Exploiters," art by Jack Rickard; Jack Davis; Don Martin; Bob Clarke; George Woodbridge; Dave Berg; Mort Drucker; Al Jaffee; Paul Coker Jr.; and Joe Orlando. "A San Francisco Trip," script and art by Don Martin; A hippie goes tripping after smoking a banana peel. "Mad's Theatrical Agent of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Bruce Stark; Steve Allen interviews a theatrical agent about his sleazy business practices. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "A Celebrity's Wallet," script and art by Arnie Kogen; Items that might be found in Dr. Timothy Leary's wallet. "The Lighter Side of Friendship," script and art by Dave Berg; Cynical look at the ramifications of being a friend. "Best Sellers We're Sure to See," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard; Predictions of subject matter for future best-selling books. "Late Night TV Roulette" photo story, script by Arnie Kogen; A man repeatedly flipping between The Tonight Show, an ABC News telecast and an old western movie unintentionally creates a stream of humorous dialogue. "Songs of Pets," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Songs written to celebrate the less-savory aspects of living with animals. "Ads We Never Got to See," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Examples of ads rejected because of the unintentional humor caused by their poorly worded text. "The Joe Nasty Show," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; A television talk show hosted by a rude, obnoxious, foul-mouthed, contemptuous lout that is loved by the audience for those very characteristics. "What Will Be the Ultimate Idea in "Mod" Fashions?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. "Mad's Great Moments in Politics" photo story, script by Max Brandel; A parody of both President Johnson's Vietnam policy and his exposing his surgical scar to White House beat reporters rolled into one. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Will Success Spoil Charlie Brown?", script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard; A former friend of Charlie Brown of the Peanuts comic strip visits the old neighborhood and finds that the characters of the strip have let success change them. "Out West," script and art by Don Martin; A man driving in the desert is menaced by a flock of vultures. "A Mad Look at Sky Diving," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; A cynical examination of the equipment and training that comes with sky diving. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Honest Comments on TV," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Rickard; How different genres of TV shows would be affected if the interviewees told the truth instead of sticking to safe talking points. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Air Pollution Problems of the Future," script by Sy Reit, art by George Woodbridge. "The Lighter Side of Clothes," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at American fashion and its effect on perception of other people. "Welcome Aboard Speeches," script by Sy Reit, art by Joe Orlando. "Mad's Medical Mother Goose," script by Larry Siegel, art by Al Jaffee; Nursery rhymes written to satirize the medical profession. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Sam Pebbles," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Sand Pebbles," a surly sailor aboard a U.S. Naval vessel meets a corrupt priest and his dimwitted daughter in Southeast Asia. "What Is the Most Expensive Accessory Item Young Car-Buyers Purchase?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

Last 30-cent cover price. Cover art by Norman Mingo. "In the Out Exit," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Up the Down Staircase," an idealistic teacher attempts to teach in a crime-ridden inner city school. "Pro Football," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; A former football player turned announcer narrates a comparison of pro football in its infancy with contemporary pro football. "Don Martin Looks At Frogs," script and art by Don Martin; A series of humorous incidents involving frogs. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "TV Shows...Re-Cast" photo story, script by Max Brandel; featuring Hugh Hefner; Dean Martin; Zsa-Zsa Gabor; Muhammed Ali; The U.S. Supreme Court; and Alfred E. Neuman. "The Lighter Side of Fear," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at what people fear and how they deal with that fear. "Mad Valentines to Celebrities," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard. "Mission: Ridiculous," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "Mission: Impossible"; a team of secret agents try to retrieve stolen microfilm in the most suspicious way possible. "The Advantages of the Suburbs For Kids," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker Jr. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Snappy Answers To Stupid Questions," script and art by Al Jaffee. "Hippie Magazine," script by Arnie Kogen, art by George Woodbridge. "The New Back-Scratcher," script and art by Don Martin. "What Is the Worst Threat to Recovery Hospital Patients Can Suffer?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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First 35-cent cover price. Cover art by Norman Mingo. "One Day in the Park," script and art by Don Martin; A man sitting on a bench is annoyed by another man with a kaleidoscope. "Balmy and Clod," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Bonnie and Clyde," two really adorable bumpkins decide to embark on a life of crime. Cartoons drawn in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "One Day in the Jungle," script and art by Don Martin; A jungle man tries to grab a beautiful explorer, but misses. "The Mad Fad-and-Fetish Primer," script by Stan Hart, art by Bob Clarke; An examination of fads and fetishes in American society, presented in the form of a children's primer. "Mad's 1968 All-Star Basketball Teams," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis. "What Is a Square?", script by Arnie Kogen, art by Sergio Aragones; Analysis of what makes someone a social outcast in current society. "The Lighter Side of Hobbies," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at what people collect and why. "Songs of Wealth, Possessions, Greed, Property and Creeping Materialism," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; The lyrics of popular songs are altered to reflect contemporary greed. "A Mad Portfolio of Some Famous Protest Buttons We'd Like to See Worn By Some Famous People" photo story, script by Max Brandel; featuring Hubert Humphrey; Jerry Lewis; Richard Nixon; Robert Kennedy; Ethel Kennedy; Gamel Abdul Nasser; Ronald Reagan; J. Edgar Hoover; Sophia Loren; Julie Andrews; Billy Graham; Twiggy; Lyndon Johnson; and Alfred E. Neuman. "The Invasioners," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the TV series "The Invaders," a lone human tries to warn an uncaring world about the invasion of inept aliens. "What Dedicated Group Does a Lot of Planting, and Yet Nothing Ever Comes of It" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Parody of Shell Oil TV commercials, script by Lou Silverstone, art by George Woodbridge. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "One Day at the Beach," script by Sergio Aragones, art by Don Martin. "Blue-Eyed Kook," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Cool Hand Luke"; a disaffected man ends up in a southern chain gang where he rebels against everything and everybody. "The Mad Hate Book II," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of how life conspires to ruin your day. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at the Post Office," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker Jr. "Mother's Day Cards Down Through History," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke. "The Lighter Side of Driving," script and art by Dave Berg. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Mad's Simplified A B C Method of Bulling Your Way Through Final Exams," script by Tom Koch; A list of essay answers with fill-in-the-blank sections to adapt the answers to various subjects. "While Strolling Through the City," script and art by Don Martin; A man and a woman strolling down the street notice businesses with descriptive street signs. "Jobs On the Fringe of Show Business," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by George Woodbridge. "Some Mad Articles You Never Got to See," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr., Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Dave Berg, and George Woodbridge; The first pages of features previously rejected by the editors. "On the Road With Sergio Aragones," script and art by Sergio Aragones; A series of cartoons satirizing highway driving. "The Great Society Alphabet Book," script and art by Max Brandel; Every letter of the alphabet is juxtaposed with a picture of modern live and a simple verse outlining the hypocrisy of Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society" in comparison. "What Is the One Thing Most School Dropouts Are Sure to Become?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. "A Modern Cinderella" back cover story, script by Jack Kent, art by Jack Rickard. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Valley of the Dollars," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Valley Of The Dolls"; three young women try to make it in Hollywood in the face of drugs, sexual harassment, failed relationships and the fact that none of them can act. "Everyday Varieties of Psychedelic Fun," script by Mark Bricklin, art by George Woodbridge; Different things in life that can affect the mind in similar fashion to LSD. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Don Martin Looks At All Them Indians," script and art by Don Martin; A collection of cartoons satirizing various western-genre movie cliches. "The Mad Getting Married Primer," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Rickard; Satire of the conventions of wedding ceremonies. "The Lighter Side of Swimming Pools," script and art by Dave Berg. "More Specialized Self-Defense Books," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Joe Orlando; Self-defense books targeted toward specific demographic groups. "Mad's Cliche Conversation Killers," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge. "A Nostalgic Look at Sandlot Baseball," script by Dean Norman, art by Paul Coker Jr.; A look back at how boys played baseball before organized Little League baseball. "Alley-Oops," script and art by Sergio Aragones; An armed robber finds slim pickings in the way of potential victims. "New Protests to the Same Old Tunes," script by Tom Koch, art by Bob Clarke; The tunes of sixties war protest songs are given new lyrics for new problems. "The Flying Nut," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "The Flying Nun": a staid Puerto Rican convent resists the radical changes attempted by a hip young nun. "Spy vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Mort Drucker (candidates) and Norman Mingo (Alfred E. Newman). "Mad's Modern Believe It or Nuts 8," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Bob Clarke; Parody of the "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" panel cartoon; A collection of satirical anecdotes of unusual people and places. "Mad's Updated Comic Strip Heroes," script by Max Brandel, art by Bob Clarke; The faces of real life celebrities are pasted onto the bodies of various comic strip characters for ironic effect. "Genteel Ben," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Don Martin; In a parody of the television series "Gentle Ben," an Everglades park ranger and his annoying family live and interact with a grizzly bear who is more civilized than they are. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "A CBS-TV Summer Memo to the Smothered Brothers," script by Ronnie Nathan, art by Jack Rickard; Three examples of CBS Network memos to the Smothers Brothers, telling them in gentle verse to stop being political and just be funny. "A Mad Look at Movie Monsters," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Satirical results to basic cliche film monster movie scenes. "Spy Vs. Spy" Mad Fold-In by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's TV Game Show Originator of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando; The producer of low-brow, embarrassment-oriented game shows is interviewed. "Mad Magazine's Ideal Presidential Candidate," script by Lou Silverstone (plot) and Max Brandel (layout), art by Max Brandel (layout); Individual features from ten prospective Presidential candidates are combined to form the face of a single compromise candidate. "The Hippie Man," script by Connie Del Vento, art by George Woodbridge; Scenes from the film "The Music Man," complete with musical numbers, with hippies substituted for the main characters. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The White Spy thinks he's trapped the Black Spy in his own dungeon. "When We Have the Future Long, Long Cigarette," script and art by Al Jaffee. "The Lighter Side of Hair," script by Dave Berg, art by Dave Berg. "You May Have Already Read This," script by Eli Stein, art by Joe Orlando; Various notes and letters from everyday life, written in the style of a Publisher's Clearing House contest solicitation. "Mad Mini-Movies: Guess Who's Throwing Up Dinner," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner"; a flighty woman takes her black fiance to meet her prejudiced father. "Mad Mini-Movies: In Cold Bleeech," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "In Cold Blood"; two indifferent detectives stumble onto the murderers of a simple, boring American family. "Mad Mini-Movies: The Post-Graduate," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Adventures of The Red Baron or Happiness ist ein Kleine Kaput Beagle," script by Frank Jacobs and Bob Muccio, art by Jack Rickard; Series of comic strips, drawn in the style of Charles Schultz, depicting the battles between Snoopy and The Red Baron from the German perspective. "Can a Lot," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the musical "Camelot," the president of a canned wax fruit corporation deals with the plots and drama of his board and his cheating wife. "Mad's Home Movies," script by Dean Norman, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Scenes from home movies of a family's less than memorable vacation. "The Lighter Side of High School Football," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of the ridiculous side of high school football games and the people who attend them. "A Psychedelic Diary," script by Dick DeBartolo; Pages from a diary recording the hallucinations of the author after sampling LSD. "Mad's Academy Awards For World Celebrities" photo story, script by Max Brandel and Frank Jacobs; featuring Hubert Humphrey; Frank Sinatra; Mia Farrow; Ho Chi-Mihn; Adam Clayton Powell; Richard Nixon; Charles DeGaulle; Dean Rusk; George Romney; Nelson Rockefeller; Eugene McCarthy; H. Rap Brown; and Dr. Timothy Leary. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "One Evening at the Health Club," script and art by Don Martin. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Service Station," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Free-Loader: The Magazine for Deadbeats," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando; A niche magazine aimed at people dedicated to getting other people to pay for their lives. "Mad Mini-Vision: Jugg for the Defense," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Judd for the Defense," a humorless attorney must represent the spoiled brat son of a prominent citizen. "Mad Mini-Vision: Mannecch," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "Mannix"; a not so bright private detective bungles all the cases his corporate employers assign him. "Mad Mini-Vision: It Takes a Crook," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "It Takes a Thief," an amorous thief is extorted into acting as a field agent for a secret government agency, when he can stop chasing girls. "In What Battle Zone Are the Most Shocking Atrocities Being Committed?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Rosemia's Boo-Boo," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Rosemary's Baby," a young couple moves into an apartment building filled with sinister people. Soon the pregnant woman fears her baby may be Satan's child. "One Day in Baghdad," script and art by Don Martin; A rookie snake charmer gets the wrong end of a cobra. "Mad's Follow-up Report on Progress," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Examples of how technological progress hasn't necessarily made life better. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "A Mad Look at Bugs 'n Worms 'n Things," script by Don Edwing, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Various humorous examples of insects interacting with their environment. "Casey at the Dice," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the poem "Casey at the Bat," a famous craps player tries to beat a table on a hot streak. "If Polls and Surveys Had Been Used Through History," script by Sy Reit, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of how history would have been altered if those involved had listened to pollsters. "What is a Make-out Man?", script by Arnie Kogen, art by Sergio Aragones; Essay on why women have a natural attraction to some men. "A Mad Show-Biz Success Story," script by Dean Norman, art by Don Martin; A downtrodden man finds hope of success when he discovers a fish who can sing and dance. "Songs of Crime, Violence, War, Hate, Bigotry, the Lunatic Fringe, and All-Around Ecchiness," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Lyrics satirizing various hate groups are set to the music of famous show tunes. "The Lighter Side of Physical Fitness," script and art by Dave Berg; Parody of people attempting to exercise. "Christmas is...", script by Gilbert Barnhill, art by Al Jaffee; Series of cynical examples of how Christmas has been corrupted by commercialism and greed. "MafiaCo Incorporated," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Rickard; Corporate stockholders report on the previous year's profits and losses for a crime organization. "What Gift Will Many Holiday Party Revelers Pick Up on the Drive Home?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Photo cover by Irving Schild. "201 Minutes of A Space Idiocy," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "2001: A Space Odessey"; two astronauts are sent to investigate a monolith found on the moon. "Don Martin on the Golf Course," script and art by Don Martin. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "A Portfolio of Mad Portraits," script and art by Max Brandel; featuring John Lindsey; Liberace; Hugh Hefner; Ronald Reagan; Charles DeGaulle; Gamel Abdul Nasser; Eugene McCarthy; Pablo Picasso; Timothy Leary; J. Edgar Hoover; Twiggy; and Richard Nixon. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Teenage Dances," script and art by Dave Berg. "A Mad Look at Sex Education in the Schools," script and art by Jack Kent. "Mad's Book Publisher of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Rickard; Mad interviews a shady book publisher. "The Mad Ice Hockey Primer," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis. "The Mad Poetry Round Robin," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of famous poems rewritten in the styles of different famous poets. "If Comic Characters Were Psychoanalyzed," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke. "What Is the One Thing Protest Marches Have Greatly Improved" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo (as James Montgomery Mingo). "A Mad Look at the Diseases of Our Sick Society," script and art by Max Brandel; Wire photos are labeled with the names of actual diseases for ironic effect. "Familiar Affair," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV series "Family Affair"; a bachelor and his butler reluctantly take in the three sickeningly adorable children of his dead brother. "Outside a Novelty Shop," script and art by Don Martin; A man seeks a means of avenging a practical joke played on him. "Mad's 1968-'69 Football Low Lights," script by Al Jaffee, art by Jack Davis; National Football League plays are examined from the perspective of the triumphant participant and from the perspective of the participant defeated. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Spy vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at an Airport," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard. "You're in Trouble...When They Smile," script by Stan Hart and Chris Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of how you can sense that you're in an embarrassing or dangerous situation. "The Mad Plan to Beautify America," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Examples of how to reduce highway sign clutter by combining billboards and traffic signs. "The Lighter Side of American Tourists," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of boorish behavior from American tourists abroad and from the foreign people entertaining those tourists. "The Typical Success Story," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Comparison of films with the plot of a young man searching for personal fulfillment, one made in the forties and the other made in the sixties. "Which Modern Artist Is Most Successfully Communicating with His Audience?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. "The Beat Generation" back-story by Sergio Aragones. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. "One Day on the Prairie," script by Sergio Aragones, art by Don Martin. "Signs of Status," script by Al Jaffee, art by Bob Clarke; Clothing or objects with messages imprinted on them denoting how affluent the owner is. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Further Adventures of the Red Baron, or Security Ist Ein Grounded Beaglehundt," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; The recurring clashes of Snoopy and the Red Baron, told from the Red Baron's point of view and drawn to approximate Charles Schultz's comic strip style. "Odd Squad," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "The Mod Squad," three runaways are recruited by the police as undercover operatives and sent on inherently silly missions. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "If The President Were Chosen Like Miss America," script by Earle Dowd, art by Jack Rickard; The 1968 Presidential campaign is represented as a beauty pageant. "A Mad Look at Realistic Dolls" photo story, script by Harold Morrison, photos by Irving Schild; Children's dolls G.I. Joe and Barbie are given realistic back-stories. "The Lighter Side of the Generation Gap," script and art by Dave Berg. "The Mad Plan For Combatting the Boredom of Baseball," script by Earle Dowd, art by Jack Davis; Exploring changes to the game of baseball to liven it up. "Bullbit," script by Al Jaffee, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Bullitt," after an attack on his partner by organized crime, a police detective conducts a one-man war on those responsible. "What Industry Contributes More to Air Pollution than Any Other?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Bob Clarke. "The Guru of Ours," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film version of "The Wizard of Oz," a rural girl is borne by a tornado into a strange and bizarre land: A modern urban center. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "On a Saturday Afternoon," script and art by Don Martin; A man spends a less-than-successful afternoon skydiving. "A Mad Nature Study Guide" photo story by Max Brandel and Frank Jacobs; featuring Jane Fonda; Spiro Agnew; Richard Burton; Elizabeth Taylor; Bob Dylan; Mao tse-Tung; Doris Day; Fidel Castro; Tiny Tim; Gamel Abdul Nasser; Charles DeGaulle; and Adam Clayton Powell. "The Heart Transplant," script and art by Al Jaffee. "Mad's Foreign Film Producer of the Year," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Joe Orlando; Mad interviews a film producer who is more interested in the quality of his profits than the quality of his films. "The Lighter Side of Amusement Parks," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of boorish and bad behavior at amusement parks. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes: At a Laundry & Dry Cleaners," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; Cynical look at the inner workings of a professional laundry. "The Heist," script and art by Sergio Aragones; A safe-cracker must work on the move. "A Mad Look at Two College Generations," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; Comparison of the behavior of college classes of 1949 and 1969 from the same university. "What Is the One Unhappiness Almost All Modern Parents Are Sure to Share with Their Children" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Don Martin Takes a Look at a Fairy Tale," script and art by Don Martin; Gruesome retelling of the story of Rapunzel. "Mad Origami Zoo of Cliche Creatures," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Guiseppe Baggi; Origami figures folded out of paper with specific images printed on the paper for ironic effect. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Brother Hoods," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; An American marries into a Sicilian family, travels to Sicily in order to join the Mafia, and finds that nobody there belongs to the Mafia. "The Mad Primer of Bigots, Extremists and Other Loose Ends," script by Frank Jacobs and Stan Hart, art by Jack Davis; An examination of various political and social extremist movements, done as a children's reading primer. "The Mad Approach Toward Bridging the Generation Gap," script by Earle Dowd, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Outlining a right way and a wrong way to deal with teenage behavioral problems. "The Lighter Side of Status Seeking," script and art by Dave Berg; Satire of upwardly mobile people. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "A Mad Look at Dogs," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "Mad Gray Paper: The State of Our Cities," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; A television news crew does a documentary on inner city housing conditions. "Dr. Benjamin Spock Teenager Care," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke; Advice guide on how to raise and cope with a teen. "Jewella," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Julia," a stunningly beautiful, successful nurse tries to raise her son on her own and search for a husband at the same time. "What Were the Investigations Into the "Pueblo Affair" Really Looking For?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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"If This Nudity Trend in Movies Ever Spreads to the Comics," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Rickard; Comic strips incorporate nude scenes into their joke punch lines. Cartoons on the margins by Sergio Aragones. "While Clamming in New Jersey," script and art by Don Martin; Two men dig up what they think is a clam. "Mad's 1969 College Riot Preview," script and art by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; Examination of college campus rioting, done in the style of a preseason college football publication. "Land of the Giant Bores," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Land of the Giants," seven people stranded on a world of giant humans try to make their situation even mildly interesting. "What is a Kid Brother?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones; Essay on enduring having a younger brother. "The Lighter Side of Summer Jobs," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of the pitfalls of summer employment. "The Mad Plan For Halting the Hijacking of Planes," script by Sy Reit, art by George Woodbridge. "The Mad Book of Etiquette and Good Manners," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Bob Clarke; eries of examples of where and how to use good manners in real life. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes: At The Pentagon," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; Examination of the unprofessional behavior behind closed doors at The Pentagon. "Where Vultures Fare," script by Larry Siegel, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the film "Where Eagles Dare," the military commissions a joint U.S./British commando raid on a German army headquarters, much the same way two previous films had. "What Does the Future Hold For Our Great American Pastime?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover photo of Jack Palance as Fidel Castroin in a publicity still from the motion picture "Che!" 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.