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Brought on-line August 16, 1997.
Last update February 6, 2010.
Added sellers ad for Harvey Kurtzman assistant, Charles Alverson.
Added favorite cover choices and an "odd" question (see below).
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check out his page featuring 192 signatures on a bunch of Mads.
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If you're new to MAD or somehow missed it growing up,
take this 20 question basic knowledge quiz to learn some of the basics.
QUESTION OF THE MOMENT
A woozy feeling has been known to
overtake Mad readers. How many times have Barf Bags been featured on regular issue Mad covers?
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Great site! I have to say one of my favorite Mad covers, for nostalgia purposes if anything, is the "Time Magazine Man of the Year" parody from Mad #233.
I was 11 when my parents got me this one. In fact, here's a picture of me reading that very issue shortly after its publication....
I also love all the sight gag covers ...Jack Davis' high-wire cover from Mad #246 exemplifies the best of them.
I've read/purchased MAD off and on since the late 1970s. I love the issues from the 70s and 80s most.
I found your fantastic site after I loaded up my Absolutely Mad DVD-Rom, which I just purchased. Your site proves to be a terrific companion to the DVD.
Stephen
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My husband remembers seeing a Mad magazine depicting Warren Hull, quiz show host for a show called "Strike It Rich" in the mid 50's, as "Worrying Hulk" and his quiz show "Strike It Richly". The article showed onions being put near a fan so the fumes would make the audience cry. The real show had destitute people needing money for health or other sad reasons and actually came under some criticisms in the show's last years for exploiting those people. I am trying to find which Mad it is in as a surprise for my husband.
Joanne
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Joanne,
That actually came from the third issue of Mad's sister comic called "Panic" from July 1954. Panic ran for 12 issues and eventually went the way of other classic E.C. titles like Weird Science, Frontline Combat and Tales from the Crypt.
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Hello, Doug.
Just wanted to let you know that I use your site regularly. I began reading Mad in 1975 at the age of seven with my older brother and have been a fan since. I now have great appreciation and respect for this incredible magazine and its history. I own about 150 issues and continue collecting with the regular help of your site.
Best,
Brad
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