Friday, April 27th, 2018 6:00 p.m. - Midnight CST Saturday, April 28th, 2018 6:00 p.m. - Midnight CST Terms and Conditions - E-mail bids will be accepted anytime on or before 10:00 p.m. CST on Friday, April 27, 2018 for Lots #1-75. E-mail bids will be accepted anytime before 10:00 p.m. CST on Saturday, April 28, 2018 for Lots #76-150. Please direct your bids and/or inquiries to: tjohnson2@wi.rr.com. After 10:00 p.m. CST (on each night), ALL BIDS WILL BE BY TELEPHONE ONLY! - If my telephone line is busy, please call me back. The last two hours of the auction are quite busy. So, please call early with your "MAX" bids. - When placing a bid, please indicate your bidder number and the lot or item number. If possible, please place your bids on the items in numerical order. - The bidding increments will be as follows: $1-50: $1 increment (example: current bid is $16. Next bid is $17) $51-100: $2 increment (example: current bid is $64. Next bid is $66) $101-500: $5 increment (example: current bid is $360. Next bid is $365) $501-1000: $10 increment (example: current bid is $660. Next bid is $670) $1001 and over: $25 increment (example: current bid is $1600. Next bid is $1625) - I will execute your bids for you. Tell me your maximum bid, and I will bid in appropriate increments until your limit is reached. I will notify you if you are outbid, but only until 10:00 p.m. on the evening of each auction. After 10:00 p.m. on the night of each auction, no e-mail bids will be accepted and any questions asked via e-mail will be left unanswered. This might be a little inconvenient for my foreign bidders, but there is plenty of time to place bids beforehand. - Winners will be notified by e-mail, and full payment is due within seven (7) days after notification. Time payments will not be allowed in this auction. My consignors in this auction are members of the Usual Gang of Idiots, and I do not wish for them to be waiting for their auction proceeds. So, please remember that when placing your bids! - Returns are not accepted. All sales are final. - Accepted forms of payment are: bank check, money order, cash, or personal check. I will also accept PayPal, but that payment must be made using the "Friends & Family" option. Foreign bidders must pay with PayPal, as I do not accept foreign currency. A 5% fee will be added to those paying with "regular" PayPal, including my foreign customers. - All items will be shipped via the US Mail. I will ship either First Class or Priority Mail, depending on the size and/or weight of the item. FOREIGN BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE: The cost for foreign shipping is quite high, so please keep that in mind while placing your bids. I will ship to anywhere in the world, but to some countries, the shipping cost is very expensive. Insurance is optional. - A prices realized list, enclosed with the merchandise, will be mailed to all winning bidders. I will be happy to send a prices realized list to anyone that requests one. The list will be sent via e-mail. - All items will be sold to the highest bidder. In case of a tie, the bidder with the earliest bid placed will be declared the winning bidder. - If you need a picture or two of any item from a different angle, please ask. I would be happy to send them to you, via e-mail. And, if you are unclear with any description (or have any questions), please ask before the night of the auction. I want to make sure you know EXACTLY what you are bidding on. - The placing of a bid is an Agreement to Purchase, indicating that you agree to the above listed Terms and Conditions. - The big move from NYC to Burbank has unearthed several prime pieces of MAD Magazine memorabilia, several of which are present in this auction. Most of the items in this auction come from the collections of the Usual Gang of Idiots and Annie Gaines Ashton, the wife of the late founder of MAD Magazine, Mr. William M. (Bill) Gaines. It has been both an honor and a privilege working with everyone involved. And, thank you once again to MAD Magazine collector (and cover artist), Kent Gamble, for producing yet another fine cover for this auction catalog. Good Luck, and Happy Bidding!
MADly,
Tim Johnson 5250 South Oak Ridge Drive New Berlin, Wisconsin 53146 telephone: 1-262-527-2932 e-mail: tjohnson2@wi.rr.com |
Lot #1 - Lot Of Twenty (20) Issues Of The MAD Panic Fanzine 1998-2002 MB $40
Here's
a cool lot of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1998, 1999,
2001, and 2002 by Ed Norris, this lot contains twenty (20) issues of
the MAD Magazine fanzine, The MAD Panic. The MAD Panic was a
bi-monthly fanzine, and was normally twelve (12) pages in length. It
covered a variety of topics in the world of MAD Magazine, from recent
MAD collectibles and early appearances of Alfred E. Neuman, to MAD
Magazine news bits and a MAD Magazine collectors registry. The issues
included in this lot are 46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 57, 58, 60,
62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, 69, 70, and 71, and they range in publication
date from January of 1998 to September of 2002. All issues appear to
be unread, and are in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light handling
and storage wear, and a few rusty staples for good measure. The
original mailing envelopes for each issue are not included.
Price realized: $62
Lot #2 TANG / MAD Magazine Official Sweepstakes Entry Form - MB $5
This
is an official entry form from a sweepstakes event with Tang
Breakfast Drink and MAD Magazine. This sweepstakes drawing for this
event was held on July 31, 1997, and the Grand Prize was the winners
likeness illustrated on the cover on a Special Issue of MAD. There
was only one Special Issue published, and that was for the winner
only. Measuring approx. 3 1/8" by 5 5/8", this item is
unused, and in Mint condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #3 - MAD Magazine / Dave Berg Desk Plaque - Warner Bros. Store - 1993 MB $10
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1993 by E.C.
Publications, this desk plaque was sold exclusively at the Warner
Brothers Studio Stores from 1993 to 1996. This plaque reprints a
panel of Dave Berg's "The Lighter Side Of.... " art from
MAD Magazine, and there were three (3) different plaques produced (
Taxpayers, Smokers, and Lawyers). This desk plaque is one of several
pieces of MAD Magazine memorabilia produced for sale at the W.B.S.S.
, with others being a denim jacket, a sweatshirt, a metal money clip,
a statue, a puzzle, a watch and cocktail napkins, just to name a few.
This plaque is in Excellent display condition, and comes with its
original storage/display box and plastic stand.
Price realized: $21
Lot #4. The MAD Guide To The Sweet & Sour Life - MAD Magazine Mini Issue - MB $5
This
is a cool promotional issue of MAD Magazine. Published in 2002 by
E.C. Publications, this is the "MAD Guide To The Sweet &
Sour Life" special issue of MAD Magazine. This issue features
artwork by Tomas Bunk, Sergio Aragones, Mark Fredrickson, John
Caldwell and Kevin Pope, and even includes a special back page
Fold-In by Al Jaffee. This issue was included in several national
periodicals in the Spring of 2002. This particular issue is unused,
and in Mint condition.
Price realized: $27
Lot #5 - Sealed 1992 MAD Magazine Trading Cards Commemorative Set MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1992 by Lime
Rock International, this is the 1992 MAD Magazine trading card
commemorative set. This set includes all 110 different trading cards
from the MAD Magazine Series I and II trading card sets, four (4) Spy
vs. Spy promo cards, and a Gold MAD Series II hologram card. Also
included is a specially produced, vinyl black binder which has "MAD
1992 Commemorative Set" embossed on the front. This set is
numbered 1248/20000, and is still factory sealed. All of the
contents are in presumed Mint condition.
Price realized: $21
Lot #6 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Balloon Office Premium Promo MB $5
Here's
a cool MAD Magazine office premium. Produced in the 1980's by E.C.
Publications, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman balloon.
This item was produced as a giveaway premium at various trade shows
and other media-type events, and is rather difficult to find. This
item features the MAD Magazine logo, along with the words, "What,
Me Worry" printed on the balloon, and the grinning mug of Alfred
E. Neuman is also represented. This item is in Excellent display
condition, and still holds air, if you would ever want to blow it up.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #7 - MAD Magazine Pinback Button 1980's Duck & Cover MB $10
Here's
a super rare MAD Magazine pinback button. Produced in the 1980's by
a company called "Duck & Cover", this item is a pinback
button that features a quote with a reference to MAD Magazine. The
history of this pinback button is unknown, and the UGOI who consigned
it to this auction explained that it was sent to him anonymously
sometime during the 1980's. Measuring approx. 1 1/4" in
diameter, this item is in Excellent display condition, with just a
little hint of surface wear on the back.
Price realized: $155
Lot #8 - Classically MAD Paperback Book Boxed Set MB $5
This
is a cool collection of MAD Magazine paperback books. Published in
the 1970's by Ballentine Books, this is a boxed set of five (5)
different MAD Magazine pocket books. The titles included in this set
are: The MAD Reader, MAD Strikes Back, Inside MAD, Utterly MAD, and
The Brothers MAD, and these books are 1970's reprints of the first
five (5) MAD Magazine paperback books. All of the books are original
to the box, but they all are later printings The display box shows
surface, corner and edge wear, and some light color fading, but is
still very displayable.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #9 - Set Of Four (4) Australian MAD Magazine Paperback Books MB $10
Here's
a cool collection of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
1988 by Budget Books Pty. LTD., this is a collection of four (4)
different Australian MAD Magazine paperback books. The titles
included in this set are The Eggs-Rated MAD, Steaming MAD, MAD For
Better Or Verse, and MAD Horses Around, and all feature the exact
same content of its American counterpart of the same name. These
books appear to be unread, and are in Excellent display condition,
with light handling and storage wear.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #10 - Cy Young Hardware Mesh Truckers Hat w/ Alfred E. Neuman MB $30
Here's
a super rare piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the
1970's by Nissin, this item is a orange mesh truckers hat that was
made for the Cy Young Hardware store out of Kansas City, Missouri.
This ultra-rare item features a likeness of Alfred E. Neuman on the
front, and the back has an adjustable plastic strap. This hat
appears to be unused, and is in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light
handling and storage wear. This beauty was sent to the MAD Magazine
offices sometime in the 1970's, and has been languishing in the
collection of a former UGOI ever since.
Price realized: $77
Lot #11 - Alfred E. Neuman / MMA Promotional T-Shirt Do Or Die MB $20
Here's
a cool Alfred E. Neuman t-shirt. Produced in the 2011 by Do Or Die,
this item is a t-shirt the features the bloodied face of MAD
Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman. This was one of the fastest selling MMA
shirts that Do Or Die produced, and it sold out quickly. A companion
hoodie with the same image was also produced. This particular shirt
is an Adult size Large, and appears to be unused. The MMA logo and
the words, "Do Or Die" on the back of the shirt are also
printed in the familiar MAD logo font. This shirt is in Excellent
display condition.
Price realized: $41
Lot #12 - Lot Of Two (2) German MAD Magazine Bound Volumes 1985 / 1992 MB $15
Here's
a cool collection of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
the mid-1980's and early 1990's by Williams Verlag GmbH, this lot
contains two (2) different bound volumes of German MAD Magazines.
The first one, MAD Mull #14, features German MAD issues 193, 258,
261, 264, and MAD Extra #34. The second volume (Sammel-MAD #15)
features issues 136, 137, 138 and 139 consecutively. All of the
issues are contained within a paper wraparound cover, and are in Near
Mint condition. The wraparound cover for each volume shows light
surface, corner and edge wear.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #13 - Lot Of Seven (7) Issues Of Cartoonist Profiles w/MAD Magazine Articles MB $15
Here's
a fine collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1969,
1975, 1976, 1981, 1982, and 1985 by Cartoonist Profiles, this lot
contains seven (7) different issues of Cartoonist Profiles magazine.
The issue numbers contained in this collection include 3, 28, 32, 49,
52, 53, and 68, and these issues contain articles/interviews with
artists like Jack Davis and Don Martin, as well as articles about MAD
artist Christmas Cards, MAD Artist t-shirts, and the MAD Magazine
original art exhibit at the Museum of Cartoon Art. Each of these
issues have been lightly read, but are all in Excellent display
condition.
Price realized: $41
Lot #14 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E Neuman Necktie w/Original MAD Tie Hanger MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1992 for E.C.
Publications, this item is an Alfred E. Neuman necktie. This necktie
(and others like it), were sold nationally in Sears stores across the
country back in 1992, 1993 and 1994. This particular tie features
Alfred E. Neuman as a baseball umpire, and the image on this tie is
taken from the cover of MAD Magazine #296. This tie also includes
the original plastic MAD logo tie hanger. This tie is unused, and is
in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #15 - Don Martin Signed Postcard To Don "Duck" Edwing 1986 RARE MB $5
Here's
a cool signed piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Dated September 25,
1986, this item is a postcard that was intended to be mailed to MAD
Magazine artist, Mr. Don "Duck" Edwing. This postcard was
signed by MAD Magazine artist, Don Martin, and was written during Mr.
Martin's trip to Turkey back in the Fall of 1985. It was never
mailed, however, but was personally given to Mr. Edwing by Mr. Martin
shortly after his arrival back in the US. This postcard has been
signed by Mr. Martin twice, and also includes two (2) different
hand-written greetings. In Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $11
Lot #16 - MAD Magazine Trading Cards Series Three 55 Cards w/ Display Box 1993 MB $5
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1993 by Lime
Rock International, this is the complete set of MAD Series Three
trading cards. The series three set of MAD Trading Cards is
difficult to find, as they were never sold nationally. A few
sets were produced, and placed in a special white box. These cards
and box are unused, and in Near Mint condition, with light handling
and storage wear. Uncut sheets of these cards also exist.
Price realized: $17
Lot #17 20 Dumbest People, Events, and Things Of 1998, 1999 MAD Mini Issues MB $10
This
is a pair of cool promotional issues from MAD Magazine. Published in
1999 and 2000 by E.C. Publications, this is the "20 Dumbest
People, Events, and Things of 1998" and the "20 Dumbest
People, Events, and Things of 1999" special issues of MAD
Magazine. These issues takes a look at just that, the 20
Dumbest........., but in MAD's classic style of satire and parody.
These issues even include a special back page Fold-In by Al Jaffee.
These issues were included in several national periodicals in the
Spring of 1999 and 2000, and are both in Near Mint condition, with
light handling wear.
Price realized: $36
Lot #18 - 1994 Diamond International Galleries Sales Catalog w/ MAD and EC Original Art MB $5
Here's
a unique piece of MAD Magazine and EC Comic memorabilia. Published
in 1994 by Diamond International Galleries, this is their "Big
Finale" sales catalog of EC Comic and MAD Magazine original art.
Shortly before this catalog was published, Diamond purchased the
business of Russ Cochran, the longtime publisher of the EC Comic
hardcover reprints, and one of Bill Gaines closest friends. The art
offered for sale in this catalog is what was left over from the
popular EC comic auctions conducted by Mr. Cochran back in the 1980's
and early 1990's, and there are also some pieces of MAD Magazine
original cover art and several Don Martin interior pages offered for
sale as well. The set prices in this catalog are ridiculously low,
especially for the EC Comics art. This catalog is in Excellent
display condition, but does have a mailing address label attached to
the back cover.
Price realized: $5
Lot #19 - Alfred E. Neuman Dry Erase Message Board Subscription Premium 1998 MB $5
Here's
a cool MAD Magazine subscription premium. Produced in 1998 for E.C.
Publications, this item is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman dry
erase message board. This item features Alfred E. Neuman on the
front, along with an italicized MAD Magazine logo. This item was
never sold, and was given away free to people who purchased a
subscription to MAD Magazine. Measuring approx. 4 1/2" by 8",
this item is still factory sealed, and in Mint condition.
Price realized: $5
Lot #20 - The Complete MAD Checklist #2 First Printing 1964 Fred von Bernewitz MB $15
This
is a hard to find piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
1964 by Fred von Bernewitz, this is a first printing of the MAD
Checklist #2. The MAD Checklists were the brainchild of MAD & EC
Comic fanatic, Mr. Fred von Bernewitz, who began compiling the MAD
Checklists at the age of 23. The purpose of each MAD Checklist was
to break down each issue of MAD Magazine by article, as they appeared
in the magazine. The artist and writer for each article is listed,
and on what page they would be found. An online version of this idea
can be found at MADCOVERSITE.COM. This volume is in Excellent
display condition, although there is moisture staining on both the
front and back covers, and a name has been written in pencil on the
front cover. The spine has also been reinforced with green cloth
tape.
Price realized: $205
Lot #21 - Alfred E. Neuman / The Marlboro Smoke Shop Pocket Protector 1970's MB $10
Here's
a rare piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the 1970's
by the Marlboro Smoke Shop, out of Marlboro, Massachusetts, this item
is a plastic pocket protector that was offered for sale to customers
at the store. The smiling face of MAD Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman is
featured on the front, and is an unauthorized use of the image.
Measuring approx. 3 1/2" by 5 1/2", this item has been very
gently used, and is in Near Mint condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #22 - MAD Freaks USA #1 Original Production Art Last Page MB $5
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1980 by
Ron Labbe, the MAD Freaks USA fanzine was the first (known) fanzine
dedicated to MAD Magazine. They were 16 pages in length, and
contained articles about MAD, along with interviews with MAD artist
and writers. There was also a MAD Classified Ads section. This lot
contains the original production art used for the last page of Issue
#1, and is a photocopy taken from the January 15, 1910 edition of the
Topeka State Journal. It features a pre-MAD advertising image of
Alfred E. Neuman from "Painless Romine", a painless
dentist. This photocopy measures approx. 8 1/2" by 11",
and is in Excellent display condition. Please Note: The MAD
Freaks USA #1 issue is NOT included in this auction.
Price realized: $46
Lot #23 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Engravable License Plate MB $10
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1996 by
Florida Keys Engraving, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman
plastic license plate. This license plate was made to be personalized
with someone's engraved name on the front, with enough room for just
the person's first name. Featuring Alfred E. Neuman and the
Certified MAD logo on the front, this item measures approx. 6"
by 12". This item is unused and in Near Mint condition, with
ultra-light storage and handling wear. A day-glo Orange license
plate was also produced, with the face of Alfred E. Neuman and the
"What - Me Worry" quote.
Price realized: $10
Lot #24 - 1908 Anitkamnia Tablet Calendar w/ Early Alfred E. Neuman Image MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of pre-MAD / Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in
1907 by the Anitkamnia Chemical Company, this is their annual 1908
tablet calendar. This calendar is titled "It Didn't Hurt A Bit",
and features an early image of MAD Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman on the
front . In fact, this same image of Alfred E. Neuman would be used
the prior year by Antikamnia, for the back of their 1907 tablet
calendar. This calendar measures approx. 7 3/4" by 10", and
displays beautifully.
Price realized: $43
Lot #25 - William Gaines - MAD Man Hardcover Book 1993 MB $20
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine and Bill Gaines memorabilia. Published
in 1993 by Rourke Enterprises Inc., this is a former school library
copy of the book, "William Gaines - MAD Man". This book is
part of the "Made In America" series of books published by
Rourke, which takes a look at a few of America's self-made
millionaires. This book is a very condensed biography of Mr. Gaines,
and covers his beginnings from the early EC Comic days, through his
days at MAD Magazine. This book is in Excellent display condition,
and is loaded with pictures too. There are some ink stamps with the
school name on two of the pages, and a date and price have been
written in ink on the first page.
Price realized: $46
Lot #26 - 1970's Book Store Advertisement w/ Alfred E. Neuman RoMan Books MB $5
Here's
a neat piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the
1970's, this item is an advertising flyer for Ro-Man books, a
now-closed book store in Santa Monica. California. The flyer
advertises Ro-Man books as being Santa Monica's only complete indoor
newsstand. This flyer is of interest to MAD Magazine and Alfred E.
Neuman collectors, as it features a likeness of Alfred E. Neuman at
the bottom of the sheet. Snoopy and Doonesbury also make an
appearance on the flyer. Measuring approx. 8 1/2" by 11",
this item is in Excellent display condition. A zip code has been
written in ink at the bottom of the sheet, however.
Price realized: $5
Lot #27 - The 8 Santini Brothers MAD Magazine In-House Gag w/ Nick Meglin MB $5
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
1960's, this item is a in-house gag, produced by the MAD Magazine art
director, Mr. John Putnam. This item is a copy of a black &
white photo of eight men, with the face of Nick Meglin pasted over
the head of the last man in the picture. The caption reads: "The
8 Santini Brothers: Rinaldo, Martin, Paride, August, Pasquale, Peter,
Godfrey and Nick", "Would Like To Take This Opportunity To
Wish You A Moving Holiday". Measuring approx. 3 7/8" by 8
3/4", this item is one of a very small amount that were
produced, and is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $5
Lot #28 - Editorial Cartoon Original Art w/ Alfred E. Neuman Mike Luckovich MB $50
Here's
a super cool and one-of-a-kind piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Produced in 2006 by the Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist,
Mike Luckovich, this item is the original art for an editorial
cartoon he drew for the May 5, 2006 edition of the Atlanta
Journal-Constitution. The art features likenesses of President
George W. Bush and Alfred E. Neuman engaged in a debate. A press
gallery member asks another colleague, "Who's Impersonating
Whom?". This item measures approx. 8 1/2" by 11", and
is in Excellent display condition. It has been signed by Mr.
Luckovich at the upper right hand corner of the art. The medium for
this art is black ink and white-out, on heavy art paper (like a comic
book backing board).
Price realized: $130
Lot #29 - Crazy Magazine Volume 4 / #8 w/ MAD Magazine Parody 1959 RARE MB $10
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1959 by
Humor Magazines Inc. (Charlton), this is the Vol. 4 / #8 issue of
Crazy Magazine. CRAZY was part of a long list of competitors against
MAD Magazine in the 1950's, and this particular issue is very
difficult to find. This issue features the parody of MAD Magazine
called "BAD", and features parodies of early MAD Magazine
articles by Bob & Ray, Joe Orlando, Don Martin, and even a swipe
at the MAD T-Shirts back page advertisement. This particular issue
is in decent display condition, with surface, corner and edge wear.
There is a book store stamp on the front cover, and the cover shows a
1 1/2" split at the bottom of the spine, and a 2 5/8" split
at the top.
Price realized: $66
Lot #30 - Namtorb Lab Mailing Envelope w/ Early Alfred E. Neuman Image MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of pre-MAD / Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in
the 1940's by the Namtorb Laboratory out of Winnipeg, Canada, this
item is a small manila mailing envelope. Featuring an early image of
MAD Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman on the front, this envelope measures
approx. 3 1/2" by 6 1/4". It is in Excellent display
condition, with an ultra-light horizontal fold in the middle of the
envelope.
Price realized: $36
Lot #31 - Hotel DeSoto Advertising Postcard w/ Early Alfred E. Neuman Image MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of pre-MAD / Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in
the 1940's, this item is an advertising postcard from the Hotel
DeSoto, a hotel formerly located in St. Louis, Missouri. Featuring
an early image of MAD Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman on the front, this
postcard measures approx. 3 1/4" by 5 1/2". It is in
Excellent display condition, and appears to be NOS (new,old stock).
Price realized: $21
Lot #32 - Lot of Two (2) Different MAD-TV Advertising Postcards 1995 & 2004 MB $5
Here's
a cool collection of MAD TV memorabilia. Produced in 1995 by Gitter,
Anapol and Glazer Communications and GoCard Advertising, this lot
contains two (2) different advertising postcards from the hit late
night comedy show, MAD TV. The first postcard is from the show's
first year, and the front features the original cast dressed in
straightjackets. The second postcard features pictures of skits that
were acted out during the show's run. Each card measures approx. 4
1/4" by 6", and each is unused and in Mint condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #33 - 1960's MAD Magazine Original Color Photo MAD Letters Page MB $5
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1960's,
this item is an original color photo. This photo shows a group of
people, with one gentleman holding what appears to be a stack of MAD
Magazines in his lap. The issue of MAD that is shown at the top of
the pile is the Worst From MAD #7. This item was submitted to MAD
Magazine for possible submission into the Letter Pages of MAD, but it
was never published. This item comes from the collection of the late
MAD Magazine associate editor, Mr. Jerry DeFuccio, and is in
Excellent display condition. It measures approx. 3 1/2" by 3
1/2".
Price realized: $5
Lot #34 - MAD / Jerry DeFuccio Signed Letter To Ron Labbe (MAD Freaks USA) MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Dated April17, 1980, this
item is a letter sent from MAD Magazine associate editor, Jerry
DeFuccio, to the founder and editor of the MAD Freaks USA fanzine,
Mr. Ron Labbe. At one point, Mr. Labbe had written the MAD offices,
hoping they would print a free "subscription" letter in the
Letters pages of MAD. The reply by Mr. DeFuccio was "OK",
but it couldn't sound like a "commercial". The letter
advertisement was ultimately printed in the Letters page of MAD
Magazine #217. This letter is in Excellent display condition, and
has been signed by Mr. DeFuccio in blue Sharpie.
Price realized: $155
Lot #35 - Set of Two (2) Different MAD Sticker Albums Paper Display Banners MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1983 by
Fleer, this is a set of two (2) different paper display banners from
the "Fleer Goes MAD" set of MAD Magazine stickers and
albums. These paper banners feature the MAD Magazine logo across
the front, along with the face of Alfred E. Neuman. I always thought
that the "yellow" banner was the only one produced, but it
turns out that a "gold" version was also made. They both
measure approx. 4 3/4" by 17", and both are in Excellent
display condition, with ultra-light handling and storage wear. The
"yellow" version has been tri-folded, while the "Gold"
version has been folded into fourths.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #36 - 60 Minutes Original TV Show Transcript w/ MAD Interview 9/20/87 MB $10
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1987 by CBS
News, this is the original transcript for the September 20, 1987
episode of television news show, 60 Minutes. This particular episode
features an interview with the folks at MAD Magazine, and features
dialogue by Bill Gaines, John Ficarra, Nick Meglin and Dick
DeBartolo. There is four (4) pages of dialogue between the four,
plus the 60 Minutes correspondent, Morley Safer. This item is rather
hard to find, and is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $10
Lot #37 - Screw Magazine/Newspaper August 1, 198 w/ Bill Gaines Interview MB $5
Here's a risque' piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1988 by Milky Way Productions, this is the August 1, 1988 edition of Screw Magazine (Newspaper). This particular issue features a lengthy interview with Bill Gaines, and there are also X-rated parodies of Dave Berg, Don Martin, and Spy vs. Spy. This issue is in decent display condition, and has been folded horizontally in the center.
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Price realized: $40
Lot #38 - Tennis Magazine July 1979 w/ MAD Magazine Article MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1979 by
Tennis Features Inc., this is the July 1979 edition of Tennis
Magazine. Among the articles printed in this issue is one concerning
the antics of MAD Magazine's "Usual Gang Of Idiots", while
searching for playable tennis courts during the annual MAD Trips
abroad. Written by MAD Magazine associate editor, Nick Meglin, this
article is a recap of tennis playing adventures with Sergio Aragones,
Jack Davis, and Al Jaffee, to name a few. Also included is a
surprising revelation about Bill Gaines hatred for the game of
tennis. This item is in decent display condition, with a 1"
edge tear on the front cover. The lower right hand corner of the
cover (and all the pages after) appear to be creased/crinkled as
well. A grocery store price sticker is also attached to the front
cover.
Price realized: $36
Lot #39 - MAD Freaks USA #2 Original Production Art & Pictures MB $5
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1980 by
Ron Labbe, the MAD Freaks USA fanzine was the first (known) fanzine
dedicated to MAD Magazine. They were 16 pages in length, and
contained articles about MAD, along with interviews with MAD artist
and writers. There was also a MAD Classified Ads section. This lot
contains the original pen and ink drawing used for the first page of
Issue #2, along with the original photos used for the photo spread on
pages 8 and 9. All items are in Excellent display condition.
Please Note: The MAD Freaks USA #2 issue is NOT included in this
auction.
Price realized: $62
Lot #40 - Set Of Six (6) Brazilian MAD Magazine Paperback Books MB $20
Here's
a cool collection of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
1980 and 1981 by Editora Vecchi S.A., this is a collection of six (6)
different Brazilian MAD Magazine paperback books. There are three
(3) different Don Martin books, and three (3) different Spy vs. Spy
books. These books are extremely rare, even in Brazil, as the heat
and humidity of the region often caused these books to fall apart
quite quickly. These books are complete, but most have small flaws
like edge and corner chipping, foxing, bookstore stamps and page
browning. To say you have a complete set of these (which these are)
is quite an achievement. Lastly, these books are not paperback bound
like the US MAD paperbacks. Rather, they appear to be a smaller size
version of a MAD Magazine, kind of like a thinner version of an older
TV Guide. In any case, these are extremely difficult to find.
Price realized: $36
Lot #41 - 1968 MAD Trip To Italy Final Itinerary Sheets Super Rare MB $5
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the Fall
of 1968, this is a collection of three (3) itinerary sheets from the
1968 MAD Magazine Trip to Italy. This collection comes from the
office of Central Travel, who gave a set of these to each member of
the UGOI attending the trip. The itinerary shows that they departed
NYC at 7:45 pm on September 6, and arrived in Milan at 9:20 am the
next day. The next eight days were spent touring the Italian
countryside, with stops in Venice, Florence and Rome. These sheets
have been tri-folded, and the staple is rusty. Do I dare say this is
the only set of these sheets left from this trip? Who knows?
Price realized: $31
Lot #42 - 1970 MAD Trip To Japan Original Caricature By Antonio Prohias MB $25
Here's
yet another super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced
in November of 1970 by the creator of the MAD Magazine feature Spy
vs. Spy, artist Antonio Prohias, this item is a caricature of MAD
writer Lou Silverstone, drawn by Mr. Prohias. This caricature was
drawn on a paperboard certificate, which commemorated the crossing of
the International Date Line. The caricature is a little bit lighter
in color, but is a true likeness of Mr. Silverstone. This item is
quite rare, as Mr. Prohias rarely drew portraits of people. This
item has also been signed and dated by Mr. Prohias in the center of
the certificate. In Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $77
Lot #43 Set Of Seven (7) Russ Cochran MAD Magazine Original Art Auction Catalogs MB $20
Here's
a cool lot of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1990, 1991, and
1992 by Russ Cochran, this is a set of seven (7) MAD Magazine
original art auction catalogs. Back in 1986, Russ Cochran started
auctioning off the original artwork to the first 23 EC/MAD comic
books, and continued selling the magazine art starting in 1989. All
told, there were 17 different auctions containing original art from
the pages of MAD. This lot contains the catalogs from the last seven
of those auctions, representing art from issues #30-100. As an added
bonus, each catalog also show the prices realized from the previous
auction. These catalogs are in Excellent display condition, and are
folded horizontally in the middle. A couple of them also have a
mailing label attached.
Price realized: $127
Lot #44 - Finland MAD Magazine Bonus Premiums Lot 1980's 1990's MB $5
Here's
a cool collection of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
the 1980's and 1990's by Kustannus Oy Semic, this is a collection of
bonuses from the pages of the Finnish version of MAD Magazine. This
collection includes some "travel tickets", two different
sheets of MAD stickers, a wall poster, and a wall height measuring
tape poster. All items are in Excellent display condition, although
some might have some handling and storage wear.
Price realized: $31
Lot #45 - MAD TV / Alfred E. Neuman Promotional Paper Mask 1995 MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD TV memorabilia. Produced in 1995 by QDE
Entertainment, this item is a promotional paper mask from the
late-night comedy hit, MAD TV. Featuring the grinning mug of Alfred
E. Neuman on the front, This item was produced as a FOX network
giveaway, before the first episode even aired. this item measures
approx. 12 1/2" by 13", and is in Excellent display
condition. There is a light crease near the lower lip and chin, but
that is the only flaw.
Price realized: $26
Lot #46 - Northern California Bohemian w/ George W. Bush as Alfred E. Neuman MB $5
Here's
a obscure piece of MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Published in 2001 by Westrosa Inc., this is the January 18-24, 2001
edition of the Northern California Bohemian. This particular issue
features an article on President George W. Bush, and a likeness of
George Bush as Alfred E. Neuman adorns the cover, along with the
words, "What Me Worry?". This same image (uncolored) is
also on the first page of the Bush article (page 9). At 52 pages in
length, this item is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #47 - Antique Trader Issues Lot w/ Pre-MAD Alfred E. Neuman Postcards MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of pre-MAD Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Published in
1993 by the Antique Trader, this lot contains the May 5, 1993 and
August 18, 1993 editions of the Antique Trader weekly. The May 5
edition poses a question about the origins of a 1914 print, featuring
a pre-MAD image of Alfred E. Neuman. The August 18 edition features
five (5) replies to the question, including one from Grant Geissman,
the author of the MAD and EC Comic collectors bible, Collectibly MAD,
and one from Jerry DeFuccio, the longtime associate editor at MAD
Magazine. These issues have been well read, but are complete and in
terrific display condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #48 - MAD Magazine / Gibson Greeting Cards Collection w/ Wrapping Paper MB $50
Here's
a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1994,
1995, 1996, and 1997 by Gibson Greetings, this lot contains twenty
(20) different MAD Magazine greeting cards, three (3) packages of MAD
gift wrapping paper, and an original display header card. These items
were sold in selected stores across the country, and sometimes
distribution wasn't very good. The cards feature the artistry of MAD
Magazine artists like Sergio Aragones, Dave Berg, Norman Mingo, Jack
Davis, Duck Edwing and Paul Coker, among others. The cards are all
unused, and in Mint condition. The generic colored envelopes are not
included. The gift wrap does show a price sticker attached to the
front.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #49 - MAD Magazine Original Art Press Releases Museum Of Cartoon Art 1981 MB $5
Here's
a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1981 by
the Museum Of Cartoon Art, this is a collection of press releases
announcing the exhibit of original art from the pages of MAD
Magazine. Sixteen (16) different MAD Magazine artists were
represented, and included the works of Sergio Aragones, Don Martin,
Mort Drucker, Paul Coker, Al Jaffee, Dave Berg and Bob Clarke, among
others. The exhibit ran from March 1, 1981 through May 31, 1981, and
was the first major museum showing of original MAD artwork ever held.
Two of these items are press releases, and the other item is a
brochure containing general information about the museum. All three
pieces are in Excellent display condition, and all three have been
tri-folded.
Price realized: $16
Lot #50 - Mark Cohen / Humor In A Jugular Vein MAD Magazine Original Art Catalog MB $5
This
lot contains a super cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia.
Published in 1991 by Mark Cohen, this lot contains a display catalog
from the "Humor In A Jugular Vein - The Art, Artists &
Artifacts Of MAD Magazine" traveling art exhibit. The exhibit
was conceived by MAD Magazine original art collector, Mr. Mark Cohen,
who decided to travel the country showcasing his impressive
collection of MAD Magazine original art. Three different catalogs
were produced, and all three have the same content. The covers are
different, however. This lot contains a copy of the first catalog
that was produced, and this item is in Excellent display condition,
with light storage and handling wear. There is also an inventory
sticker on the lower left hand corner of the front cover.
Price realized: $26
Lot #51 - Complete Set Of Eight (8) Pieces Of Alfred E. Neuman "Stage" Money 1960's MB $10
This
is a cool collection of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in
the 1960's, this item is a set of "stage" funny money,
featuring an image of MAD Magazine's cover boy, Alfred E. Neuman.
The denominations of these pieces are $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100,
$500 and $1000. They are slightly smaller in size than a piece of
regular US currency, and measure approx. 2 5/8" by 6".
They are unused, and in Near Mint condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #52 - MAD Magazine / Spy vs. Spy T-Shirt Stanley Desantis 1992 MB $15
This
is a cool MAD Magazine t-shirt. Produced in 1992 by Stanley Desantis,
this is a MAD Magazine / Spy vs. Spy t-shirt. The art on the shirt
features the White Spy dropping a bomb on the Black Spy, and is taken
from the cover of the "All New MAD Secret File On Spy vs. Spy"
paperback book. This shirt is an Adult size Large, and this
particular shirt is unused, and in Near Mint condition, with
ultra-light handling and storage wear.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #53 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman / Tire Swing T-Shirt Sun Sportswear MB $20
Here's
yet another MAD Magazine t-shirt. Produced in 1988 by Sun Sportswear,
this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman t-shirt. This shirt
features the MAD logo on the left front breast, while the back of the
shirt shows the cover of MAD Magazine #134. This shirt is from the
popular late 1980's line of t-shirts from Sun Sportswear, and this
particular shirt appears to be lightly used, and in Excellent display
condition, with ultra-light handling and storage wear. It is an Adult
size Medium.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #54 - MAD Magazine / United Colors Of MAD T-Shirt Stanley Desantis 1992 MB $15
Can
you handle another cool MAD Magazine t-shirt? Produced in 1992 by
Stanley Desantis, this is a MAD Magazine / United Colors of MAD
t-shirt. The art on the shirt features five different racial images
of Alfred E. Neuman, which have been borrowed from the cover of MAD
Magazine #111. This shirt is an Adult size Medium, and this
particular shirt is unused, and in Excellent display condition, with
handling and storage wear.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #55 - Italian MAD Magazine Bound Volume Oversize Issues 8, 9, 10 1972 MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1973
by Williams Inteuropa S.p.A., this is a bound volume of magazines
from the Italian version of MAD Magazine. The first seven (7) issues
of the Italian MAD were regular sized issues, but the next six (6)
issues were larger, oversize issues. This bound volume contains the
first three of those oversize issues (#8, 9, and 10). The issues
contained inside of this volume are coverless, but a different paper
wraparound cover (with Don Martin art) has been added. This item is
complete, and in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $26
Lot #56 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Color Picture w/ Original Mailing Envelope MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1971 by E.C.
Publications, this item is an original Alfred E. Neuman color
picture, with its original mailing envelope. The full color Alfred E.
Neuman color pictures were sold for many years in the Letters Pages
of MAD, and millions were sold. This particular envelope contained
just one (1) picture (as ordered), and this picture is included,
along with the original thin cardboard backing board. The original
mailing envelope is in Excellent display condition. The picture is
in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light handling wear.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #57 - Collectibly MAD Pre-Production "Galley" Copy Advance Proof 1994 MB $20
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1994 by
Kitchen Sink Press, this is an advanced corrected proof of the MAD
Magazine and EC Comics "price guide", Collectibly MAD.
This item was produced for distribution to booksellers, editors, book
columnists, and other bigwigs in the corporate bookselling world.
This plastic spiral-bound book has no color pages, and each page is
single-sided, not double-sided like the retail version. Thusly, it
is twice as thick as the regular book. This item is quite rare, as
very few were given out. It is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $62
Lot #58 - The MAD Generation Gallery At East Atlanta Tattoo Original Art Exhibit Poster MB $20
Here's
a very hard to find piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
2009 by the Gallery At East Atlanta Tattoo, this item is an original
display poster from an exhibit of MAD Magazine-inspired art.
Entitled, "The MAD Generation - A Lowbrow Tribute to the Art and
Artists of MAD Magazine", this exhibit featured unique art by
artists nationwide, who took selected characters from MAD Magazine
and gave them their own twist. The art on this poster is just one
example of art that was produced. In fact, this exhibit was even
mentioned in MAD Magazine #501. This poster measures approx. 12"
by 16", and is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $26
Lot #59 - 2014 Dallas Comic Book Show Original Display Poster Signed By Gaines, Richmond MB $10
Here's
another hard to find MAD Magazine display poster. Produced in 2014
by comicbooksdallas.com, this item is an original display poster from
the 2014 Dallas Comic Book Show. This event was held at the
Doubletree Hotel in Dallas, Texas on November 15, 2014, and featured
three (3) artists from MAD Magazine: Tom Richmond, Kit Lively, and
David DeGrand. This poster has been signed in silver Sharpie by each
of those three people, and Annie Gaines has added her signature as
well. This poster measures approx. 8 1/2" by 11", and is
in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #60 - MAD Magazine Subscription Premium Print - Soul Of MAD Collection - MB $25
This
is a cool MAD Magazine subscription premium. Produced in 2016, this
item is a numbered print of the cover to MAD Magazine issue #63, the
Alfred E. Neuman "umbrella" cover. This item is in Near
Mint condition, and also comes with the original cardboard mailer
(with the Alfred E. Neuman return address stamp). This print is
numbered 954/1000, and is ready to hang.
Price realized: $41
Lot #61 - Pre-MAD Alfred E. Neuman "Guv'mint" Postcard 1952 MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of pre-MAD / Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in
1952, this item shows the popular "Why Worry?" verse.
Featuring an early image of MAD Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman on the
front, this postcard measures approx. 3 1/4" by 5 1/2". It
is in Excellent display condition, although it does have a very light
corner crease.
Price realized: $5
Lot #62 - MAD Magazine / Donald Trump Promotional Store Poster MAD #540 MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2016 by E.C.
Publications, this is a promotional store display poster featuring
the POTUS, Donald Trump. This image appears as the cover of MAD
Magazine #540, and this poster was distributed to comic books stores
for display in their shops when this issue hit the newsstands.
Measuring approx. 24" by 36", this item is in Excellent
display condition. It was shipped folded to the stores, but has been
stored rolled ever since.
Price realized: $51
Lot #63 - 2008 Alfred E. Neuman For President Campaign "Kit" Pieces MB $10
Here's
a cool collection of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 2008
by Keen Impressions Inc., this is a collection of Alfred E. Neuman
for President items. These items were collected in the MAD About
Politics pop-up book, and this collection includes a bumper sticker,
a sheet of lapel stickers, two sheets of Alfred E. Neuman for
President stamps, and a 10" by 16" wall poster. The
pinback button is missing from this set. These items are all unused,
and in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and handling
wear.
Price realized: $77
Lot #64 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman MAD Follies #5 Original Stencil Cover Art MB $25
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine cover art. Produced in 1967 by MAD
Magazine art director, Mr. John Putnam, this is the original stencil
cover art that appeared as the cover to MAD Follies #5. This item
measures approx. 8 3/4" by 9 3/4", with an image size of
approx. 6" by 6", and it is in Excellent display condition.
This art was rumored to have been lost forever in the vast
collection of original art at the MAD offices at 485 Madison Avenue.
But it was discovered safe and sound during the 1995 move from 485
Madison Avenue to 1700 Broadway.
Price realized: $155
Lot #65 - MAD TV Original Opening Sequence "Cels" MAD Magazine Covers 1995 MB $10
Here's
a rare collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1995 by
Turner Entertainment Co., this is a collection of color copies of MAD
Magazine covers that were used in the production of the opening
sequence of the late night comedy hit, MAD TV. Throughout the
opening one-minute sequence, pictures of randomly inserted MAD
Magazine covers would appear. Although bits and pieces of other
covers appear during the sequence, I only counted ten (10) full
covers during the same sequence. None of the cover pictures in this
collection were used, but the clear acetate cel sheets indicate which
numbers they are. Each pictures measures approx" 5 1/4" by
6 1/2", with each acetate sheet measuring approx. 10 1/2"
by 12 1/2". Each picture is in Mint condition.
Price realized: $10
Lot #66 - Swedish MAD Magazine Promotional Plastic Pen w/ Display Case MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
1980's by Semic Press AB, this item is a Swedish MAD Magazine
plastic pen. This item was originally produced as a subscription
premium, and was later given away at trade shows and other media
events. This pen features the Svenska MAD logo on both the pen and
the case, and both items are in Excellent display condition. I am
unsure if the pen works, as I have not taken it out of its case.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #67 - Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) Cloth Bag Signed By Sergio Aragones MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of Sergio Aragones memorabilia. Produced in 2012 for
the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), this item is a cloth bag
that was given away at the CBLDF booth at the 2012 San Diego Comic
Con. This bag features artwork by MAD Magazine's Sergio Aragones,
and it has also been signed in black Sharpie by Mr. Aragones himself.
Measuring approx. 14" by 15" (not measuring handles), this
item is in beautiful display condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #68 - German MAD Magazine #41 Signed by Fourteen (14) MAD Artists & Writers MB $50
Here's
a cool piece of foreign (and signed) MAD Magazine memorabilia.
Published in 1972 by Williams Vorlags AB, this is issue #41 from the
German version of MAD Magazine. Normally, it is relatively difficult
to find this issue in Germany, and nearly impossible to find here in
the US. But, this issue will command even more attention, as it has
been signed on the front cover by fourteen (14) members of the Usual
Gang of Idiots. All of the signatures were obtained during the 1980
MAD Trip to Germany, and the following signatures are included:
Angelo Torres, Lou Silverstone, Dick DeBartolo, Sergio Aragones (w/
picture), Paul Peter Porges, Bob Jones, George Woodbridge, Dave Berg,
Nick Meglin, Bob Clarke, Don Martin, Frank Jacobs, Harry North, and
Jack Davis. The issue itself has seen better days, as it has
significant surface, edge and corner wear. There are corner creases
on the front cover, and there is tape along the entire edge of the
spine. The signatures have not been affected, however Dave Berg's
signature appears to have been "rubbed" a little bit.
Overall, this is a fantastic collection of MAD / UGOI signatures, so
don't miss out!
Price realized: $127
Lot #69 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman / NOFX T-Shirt 1990's MB $20
Here's
another MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman t-shirt. Produced in the
1990's for the punk rock band, NOFX, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred
E. Neuman t-shirt. This t-shirt features Alfred E. Neuman on the
front, but he is dressed as a punk-rocker. The letters to the name
of the band also use the MAD Magazine logo font. This particular
shirt appears to be lightly used and laundered, and in Excellent
display condition, with light handling and storage wear. It is an
Adult size Extra Large (XL).
Price realized: $87
Lot #70 - MAD Magazine Hologram Bush / Clinton Signed By James Warhola MB $10
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1992 by Lime
Rock International, this is a framed and signed hologram trading
card. This card was signed by MAD Magazine artist, James
Warhola, and is 1 of 250 cards that were signed. It is officially
numbered 83/250. This lot contains the gold, double-sided Bush /
Clinton hologram card, and a certified card from Lime Rock indicating
the provenance of this item. Both items are encased in a
double-sided trading card display case. This item is in Near Mint
condition, with light handling and storage wear, and has been signed
by James Warhola in silver Sharpie on the Bush side of the hologram.
Price realized: $10
Lot #71 - MAD Freaks USA #3 Original Production Pictures Mort Drucker MB $5
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1981 by
Ron Labbe, the MAD Freaks USA fanzine was the first (known) fanzine
dedicated to MAD Magazine. They were 16 pages in length, and
contained articles about MAD, along with interviews with MAD artist
and writers. There was also a MAD Classified Ads section. This lot
contains the original production photograph used for the front cover
of Issue #3, along with the original photos used for page 1, page 3
(not shown), and the back page. All items are in Excellent display
condition. Please Note: The MAD Freaks USA #3 issue is NOT
included in this auction.
Price realized: $21
Lot #72 - Early MAD Magazine Paperback Book Advertisement / Order Form MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of early MAD Magazine advertising. Produced in the late
1950's by Ballantine Books, this item is an advertisement for all
five (5) of the early Ballantine / MAD Magazine paperback books. It
features Alfred E. Neuman at the top, and each of the first five (5)
MAD paperback books are listed at the bottom. This advertisement
measures approx. 4 1/4" by 7 1/8', and is in Excellent display
condition. It appears this ad has been taken from a book or
magazine, as it looks like some comic-related material is printed on
the back.
Price realized: $36
Lot #73 - 1984 Alfred E. Neuman For President T-Shirt Full Page Advertisement MB $10
Here's a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 1984 by the Alfred For President campaign, this is a full page advertisement for the 1984 Alfred E. Neuman for President t-shirts. These t-shirts were "ringer" t-shirts, and had either red or blue trim on the neck and sleeves. The Alfred for President group was located in Clearwater, Florida, and they also created a full Alfred E. Neuman campaign kit (minus the t-shirt), which will also be auctioned off this weekend (see Lot #84). It looks like this advertisement was taken from the National Enquirer, as the articles appear with the text font that the Enquirer used back in the day. A piece has been clipped from the bottom of the page, so I suspect that the name of the magazine and issue number were once printed there. This item measures approx. 9 1/2" by 12 1/2" (folded), and is in Excellent display condition. There is a 1" tear along one of the edges, but it does not affect any of the advertisement at all.
Price realized: $41
Lot #74 - 1979 MAD Magazine Board Game Letter Gaines Parker Brothers 1979 MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1979, this
item is a photocopy of a letter sent from Laurie Curran, the Manager
of Licensing and Inventor Relations at Parker Brothers, to William M.
(Bill) Gaines, the publisher at MAD Magazine. This letter was
written in response to a query by Mr. Gaines, concerning the exact
number of retail outlets that were selling the MAD Magazine board
game. This item is in Excellent display condition, and it is a
photocopy from 1980, not the original. It is still rare,
nonetheless.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #75 - MAD Minute / MAD Magazine Cassette Tapes Collection RARE 1980's MB $50
This
is a super rare collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
the 1980's for E. C. Publications, this lot contains an instant
collection of MAD Minutes memorabilia. The MAD Minutes were the
brainchild of MAD Magazine writer, Dick DeBartolo, and were
minute-long comedy sketches that were distributed to radio stations
across the country. There were played during "dead air"
time, and were convenient fillers for unused advertising slots and
station promos. Each tape contained one comedy sketch on each side,
and there were over 60 different MAD Minute sketches produced. This
collection includes eighty-six (86) MAD Minute tapes, and some of
them are blank. The others have the words "last one"
printed on one side, and the number "38" stamped on the
other. These tapes are unused, and in Excellent display condition.
Also included in this lot are mailing envelopes and survey sheets,
along with the original stamp for addressing the envelopes. And, the
original production art for the "MAD Minutes" labels is
included as well. All items are in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $102
Lot #76 - Italian MAD Magazine Bound Volume Issues 1, 2, 3, 4 1972 MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1972
by Williams Inteuropa S.p.A., this is a bound volume of magazines
from the Italian version of MAD Magazine. The first seven (7) issues
of the Italian MAD were regular sized issues, and the next six (6)
issues were larger, oversize issues. This bound volume contains the
first four issues published (#1, 2, 3, and 4), including the first,
premiere, #1 issue. The issues contained inside of this volume still
have the original covers attached, and each issue is in VG/F
condition, with surface, corner and edge wear. The outer wraparound
cover is in G/VG condition, with surface, corner and edge wear.
There is also some tape along the spine. The image of Alfred E.
Neuman on the front cover comes from the early 1970's Alfred E.
Neuman posters that were sold by a few European MAD Magazine
publishers back in the early 1970's. The artist for the poster was
the principal 1960's cover artist for the Swedish version of MAD
Magazine, BOWEN.
Price realized: $26
Lot #77 - Brazilian MAD Magazine / Don Martin Wooden Wall Hanging Plaque 1980's MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
1980's by Editora Vecchi, this item is a wooden display plaque / wall
hanging. This item features two panels of MAD Magazine art drawn by
MAD's MADdest artist, Don Martin, and shows a vampire being
frightened by a Jack-In-The-Box in his coffin. This item measures
approx. 4 1/4" by 8 3/4", and is in Excellent display
condition. And, the original rope hanger is still attached.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #78 - MAD / The Animated Series Signed Promotional Poster w/ Wristband Hologram MB $10
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2013 by E.C.
Publications and the Cartoon Network, this is a signed promotional
display poster from MAD - The Animated Series. This show premiered
on the Cartoon Network, and featured animated versions of a few
selected sketches from the pages of MAD Magazine, as well as several
bits of original content. Measuring approx. 11" by 17",
this poster has been signed by producers Kevin Schinick and Mark
Marek, and a third unidentified person. Also included in this lot is
the incredibly rare holographic wristband that people had to wear
while they waited in line to get the poster signed. The wristband
has been clipped on one end, but is in Excellent display condition.
The poster is in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light storage wear.
From the 2013 San Diego Comic Con, or Comicon International.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #79 - Denmark / Danish MAD Magazine #1 First, Premiere, Issue 1962 MB $25
This
is a very cool (and very rare) foreign MAD Magazine first issue.
Published in 1962 by Forlaget I.K. / Williams Forlag, this is the
first, premiere, #1 issue from the Danish version of MAD Magazine.
What makes this issue extra special is that the title is spelled
"G-A-S", instead of "M-A-D". That is because the
word "GAS" is the literal translation of the word "MAD"
in the Danish language. In fact, the first thirteen (13) issues of
the Danish MAD had the word "GAS" printed on the front
cover, as the title was slowly converted to read "MAD"
instead. This issue is in Fair / Good condition, with surface, corner
and edge wear. The cover has the most wear, with edge chipping, tiny
tears along several places, a small piece missing from the upper
corner, and some holes and paper loss on the back cover. While not
in the best condition, this is one of the toughest foreign #1 issues
of MAD to locate, so don't miss out!
Price realized: $36
Lot #80 - Al Jaffee's MAD Life Promotional Display Poster 1 of 2500 2010 MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of Al Jaffee memorabilia. Produced in 2010 by Royal
Flush, this item is a promotional display poster from the Al Jaffee
biography, "Al Jaffee's MAD Life". This poster features
Alfred E. Neuman on one side, with pictures taken from the book on
the other. This poster was a free giveaway at the Royal Flush booth
at the 2010 San Diego Comic Com (Comicon International), and is one
out of 2500 that were produced. It measures approx. 12 1/2" by
17 1/2", and is unused and in Near Mint condition, with
ultra-light handling and storage wear.
Price realized: $120
Lot #81 - Mind Snack / MADLOG MAD Collector's Newsletter Issues 5,6,7,8,9 1998 MB $5
Here's
a rare set of MAD Magazine collector newsletters. Published in 1997
and 1998 by Jerry Moore, this is a set of five (5) different editions
of Mind Snack / MADlog. Mind Snack / MADlog was a single page
newsletter that talked about different changes that occurred to the
content and format of MAD Magazine, as well as bits and pieces from
the Potrzebie Statistical Abstract. In issue #9, it stretched to an
eighteen (18) page document, complete with "For Sale" and
"Wanted" lists. Distribution was very small for this
fanzine/newsletter, with the amount of subscribers topping out at
around 50 people or so. Issues 5,6,7,and 8 have been tri-folded,
while #9 has been stapled and unfolded. Also included is a letter
that was sent to subscribers (sent out in early 1998), with detailed
subscription fees. This letter has also been tri-folded, but is in
terrific display condition.
Price realized: $26
Lot #82 - Lot Of Three (3) Men's Magazines w/MAD Magazine-related Articles MB $15
Here's a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1957, 1966 and 1980, this lot contains the December 1957 edition of Playboy, issue #8 of the British version of Penthouse, and the June 1980 edition of Playboy. The 1957 issue of Playboy contains an article/interview with Harvey Kurtzman, the 1966 issue of Penthouse has three (3) pages of Fanny Hillman cartoons (which were drawn by MAD Magazine artist, Sergio Aragones), and the 1980 issue of Playboy has a listing of Bill Gaines' five favorite restaurants in America. All of the issues are in terrific display condition.
DISCLAIMER:
You must be at least 18 years of age to bid on this lot.
Price realized: $31
Lot #83 - Mark J. Cohen / Catalog Of Original Cartoon Art Volume 3 1997 MB $10
Here's
a unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1997 by
Mark J. Cohen, this item is a catalog of original comic and cartoon
art. Mr. Cohen was a noted cartoon art collector and historian, and
is famously known as the MAD Magazine original art collector who
toured the country, showcasing his MAD Magazine original art
collection at various venues across the USA. In his spare time, he
also collected other pieces of comic and cartoon art, and represented
various artists in the sale of their works. This catalog represents
just a small offering of what these artists had available for sale,
and includes pieces from some of America's most popular cartoonists,
like Bud Fisher, Bill Griffith, Bil Keane, Dan Piraro, Charles Schulz
and Mort Walker. MAD Magazine artist clients include those like
Sergio Aragones, Al Jaffee, Bob Clarke, Dave Berg, and Paul Coker, to
name a few. Each artist is represented with at least one drawing,
and prices are also shown. This spiral-bound book is 92 pages long,
and is filled with lots of cartoon examples. In Excellent display
condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #84 - 1984 Alfred E. Neuman For President Campaign Kit w/ Letter, Bumper Sticker MB $25
This
is a cool Alfred E. Neuman for President collectible. Produced in
1984 for E.C Publications, this lot contains all of the paper items
from the 1984 Alfred E. Neuman for President campaign kit . The 1984
Alfred E. Neuman for President campaign kit was technically not a MAD
Magazine created item. It was merely a group of people who came up
with the idea, and MAD Magazine endorsed them in their Letters Pages.
This kit includes the bumper sticker, mail-in ballot, t-shirt
hangtag, t-shirt order form, and the kit cover letter. The t-shirt
is not included in this lot, but every piece is this lot is far rarer
than the t-shirt. Another 1984 Alfred E. Neuman for President item,
the full page National Enquirer advertisement, is also offered this
weekend in Lot #73. All items are in Excellent display condition,
with just a hint of handling and storage wear.
Price realized: $280
Lot #85 - MAD Freaks USA #4 Original Production Art Don "Duck" Edwing MB $5
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1981 by
Ron Labbe, the MAD Freaks USA fanzine was the first (known) fanzine
dedicated to MAD Magazine. They were 16 pages in length, and
contained articles about MAD, along with interviews with MAD artist
and writers. There was also a MAD Classified Ads section. This lot
contains the original art (by MAD artist Don "Duck" Edwing)
from page one, and the original MAD letter photocopy from page 11.
The letter printed in issue #4 was this photocopy, not the original.
All items are in Excellent display condition. Please Note: The
MAD Freaks USA #4 issue is NOT included in this auction.
Price realized: $41
Lot #86 - 2011 MOCCA Fest Poster w/ Al Jaffee & Pre-MAD Alfred E. Neuman MB $10
This
is a cool piece of memorabilia from the 2011 MoCca Fest. The 2011
MoCca Fest was held on April 9th and 10th, 2011 at the Museum of
Comic and Cartoon Art in New York City. MAD Magazine's Al Jaffee was
the annual Klein Award recipient, and MAD Magazine artist, Peter
Kuper, designed the cover art for the official program, which was
then used for a poster and t-shirt. This particular poster is from
the collection of Peter Kuper, and he has signed his last name "KUPER
2011" in red Sharpie on the poster, next to the image of the
electrical outlet. Measuring approx. 17" by 22", this
poster is in Excellent display condition, with just a hint of storage
and handling wear.
Price realized: $21
Lot #87 - MAD Magazine / Jerry DeFuccio Signed Letters w/Original Envelope MB $15
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Typewritten on January
12, 1968 and October 9, 1970, this lot contains two (2) different
letters sent from the late MAD Magazine associate editor, Jerry
DeFuccio, to a fan named Andrea Ruderman. The first letter was
written in response to Ms. Ruderman's request for a signed drawing by
Mort Drucker. The second was in response to a copied article Ms.
Ruderman sent to Mr. DeFuccio concerning MAD's lawsuit vs. Irving
Berlin. That copied article is also included in this lot. Each
letter has been signed "Jerry" in the lower right hand
corner. Measuring approx. 7 1/4" by 10 1/2", both letters
are in Excellent display condition.The original mailing envelope for
one of the letters has a tear across the front, but the MAD logo
return address is not affected.
Price realized: $77
Lot #88 - German MAD Magazine Collection w/ Red "MAD" Binders 29 Issues MB $15
Here's
a cool collection of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
the years 1975 through 1987 by Williams Verlags GmbH, this is a
29-issue collection of German MAD Magazines. These magazines have
been stored in three (3) red MAD binders, and are easily accessible
to read or change out. They are bound into the binder with thin
metal rods, and are mainly attached at the centerfold of each issue.
The German MAD issues included in this collection are: #76, 84, 89,
90, 91, 92, 100, 113, 115, 120, 122, 123, 125, 128, 138, 140, 141,
148, 149, 156, 179, 190, 191, and 214, and MAD Extra Issues #5, 13,
15, 16, and 17. These issue are in varying degrees of condition,
with the vast majority of them being at VG or better. The binders
are in great shape as well, with light surface, corner and edge wear.
Two (2) of the binders are red, shiny vinyl, while the other is a
dull, red cloth material.
Price realized: $56
Lot #89 - Totally MAD CD Rom Boxed Set Collection Of George Woodbridge MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1999 by The
Learning Company and Broderbund Software, this lot contains a boxed
set of MAD Magazine CD-Rom discs. The discs in this set contain
images of every MAD magazine & comic book published from 1952 to
1998. There are cover pages, interior pages, and even interactive
Fold-In back covers. There are seven (7) discs in this boxed set,
which also includes the sealed roll of MAD toilet paper. This lot
also includes a signed letter from Lise Braeden, the Associate
Producer of the set, to George Woodridge, the late MAD Magazine
artist who contributed to the development of the set. This set
appears to be unused, and is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #90 - 50 Years Of German MAD Munich Comic Festival Poster RARE MB $20
This
is a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
2017 by the Munich Comic Festival, this is a display poster from the
2017 event, which was held at the Valentin Karlstadt Museum in
Munich. The festival featured original art from several German and
US MAD Magazine artists, including art from Don Martin, Sergio
Aragones, Ivica Astalos (German), Peter Kuper, Tomas (Tom) Bunk, Mort
Drucker, and principal German MAD cover artist Rolf Trautman, among
others. Measuring approx. 16 1/2" by 23 1/2", this poster
shows the "50 Jahre Deutsches MAD (50 Years Of German MAD)"
original art show on the front, which was illustrated by MAD Magazine
artist, Tom Bunk. This item is unused, and is in Near Mint
condition, with light handling and storage wear.
Price realized: $26
Lot #91 - Alfred E. Neuman / Too Clip Wall Hanging Key Ring Holder MB $5
Here's
an unlicensed piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the
2000's, this item is a hand-painted Alfred E. Neuman / Too Clip key
storage holder. The Too Clip system is a patented storage device
(primarily for keys), and is has been attached to a wooden painting
of MAD Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman. This item measures approx. 11"
by 11 1/2", and is in Excellent display condition. This item
was sent to the MAD Magazine offices, in the hopes that they would
allow it to be mass-produced. They didn't.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #92 - Pre-MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Happy Jack Storage Box MB $30
Here's
a super rare piece of pre-MAD Magazine Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Probably produced in the 1940's, this item is a storage box from the
Happy Jack beverage company. Featuring an early, pre-MAD image of
MAD Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman on the front, this item is probably
the last of its kind. It measures approx. 9 3/4" tall by 7 1/2"
wide by 1 3/4" deep, and features six (6) hooks on the inside.
This item is dusty and dirty, with paint flaking off on the edges,
and dirt caked on to the top of the lid. The latch closure is rusty,
and the hinges are also rusty, with one of the hinges starting to
seperate from the box. This item is still quite sturdy and solid,
but needs a little TLC, in the cleaning department, anyway. But, I
don't know if I would clean it, as I think the appearance adds to the
charm of the item.
Price realized: $305
Lot #93 - Don Martin / Bill Gaines The Good Ship EC & DC Original Print MB $50
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
1970's by MAD Magazine artist, Don Martin, this item is an original
print of a drawing he made of MAD Magazine founder, Mr. William M.
(Bill) Gaines. This print features Mr. Gaines as the figurehead of a
sailing ship, holding a few copies of his beloved EC comic books. It
is not known how many of these prints were made, or to whom they were
given. But, this item is very cool and very RARE! Measuring
approx. 18" by 23 1/2", this item is in terrific display
condition, with light surface and edge wear. There also appears to
be some smudge marks on the front.
Price realized: $155
Lot #94 - Lot Of Two (2) German MAD Magazine Board Games Spy vs. Spy MB $15
Here's
a cool collection of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
1982 by Parker Brothers / Tonka and 1987 by Milton Bradley GmbH, this
lot contains a German MAD Magazine board game and a German Spy vs.
Spy board game. The regular game is an exact German version of the
popular US version of the MAD board game, while the Spy vs. Spy game
is a totally different version than its American cousin. All of the
pieces in each game appear to be present, and each game is in
Excellent display condition. These games can be found in Germany,
but are difficult to find here in the USA.
Price realized: $52
Lot #95 - MAN Record Album Poster w/ Alfred E. Neuman Face & MAD Logo MB $10
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1974 by
United Artists Music & Records Group Inc., this item is a store
display poster for an album from the rock group, MAN. The cover to
this album is important to MAD Magazine memorabilia collectors, as
the group borrowed the MAD Magazine logo font for their name on the
album sleeve, and also used the mouth (pictured) of Alfred E. Neuman
on the album cover. This final version was originally the group's
second choice for the album cover. The first choice was a complete
face and body of Alfred E. Neuman, a choice that was emphatically
denied by MAD's lawyers. Measuring approx. 23 1/4" by 34",
this poster is in Excellent display condition, with light storage and
handling wear.
Price realized: $21
Lot #96 - Spy vs. Spy / MAD Racing Kasey Kahne Original NASCAR Hood Decal MB $20
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2004 for
Kasey Kahne Racing by Dodge, this item is an original, unused hood
decal for the full-sized Dodge Intrepid car that was used in the 2004
NASCAR Sprint Cup racing series. This decal would have been applied
to the hood of the actual race car, but this particular decal went
unused for the season. Measuring approx. 20 1/2" by 29 1/4",
this item is in Excellent display condition. While it obviously was
made for use on the hood of a car, you could also stick this item on
a large pane of glass for a cool display. A stock photo of the 1:24
scale version of the car is shown, for comparison only.
Price realized: $20
Lot #97 - Lot Of Ten (10) Issues Of The Journal Of MADness Fanzine 1997-2003 MB $40
Here's
a cool lot of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1997, 1998,
1999, 2001, 2002 and 2003 by John Hett and Tool Publications, this
lot contains ten (10) issues of the MAD Magazine fanzine, The Journal
of MADness. The Journal of MADness was normally thirty-two (32) pages
in length, and covered a variety of topics in the world of MAD
Magazine, from recent MAD collectibles and early appearances of
Alfred E. Neuman, to MAD Magazine news bits and interviews with MAD
artists and writers. The issues included in this lot are the first,
premiere, #1 issue, along with numbers 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, and
15. They range in publication date from November of 1997 to January
of 2003. All issues have been gently read, and are in F/VF condition,
with light handling and storage wear.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #98 - MAD Magazine / Alternatives To Dave Berg's "The Lighter Side Of..." Letter MB $5
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Written on May 31,
1996, this is a copy of a letter that was penned by former MAD
Magazine editors John Ficarra and Nick Meglin and sent to Jenette
Kahn, the president and editor-in-chief of MAD. The gist of this
letter is quite shocking, as it outlines a few different scenarios in
which MAD Magazine artist, Dave Berg, would get replaced. I will not
disclose all of the gory details with you, but it is safe to say that
Ms. Kahn was actively looking to replace Mr. Berg, and fast. Just a
few months later, the "NEW" MAD was born, with new features
like Monroe and Melvin & Jenkins, a new slanted MAD logo, and
less Dave Berg. This item is an original 2-page copy, and is in
Excellent display condition, with a lightly rusted staple.
Price realized: $5
Lot #99 - MAD Magazine / Usual Gang Of Idiots Photo 2012 Reuben Awards MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Taken in Las Vegas during
the 2012 Reuben Awards (May 25-27), this item is a color copy of a
photo of a few surviving members of the Usual Gang Of Idiots.
Featured in this photo are Jack Davis, Nick Meglin, Tom Richmond,
Sergio Aragones, "Duck"Edwing, Al Jaffee and Sam Viviano,
and everyone (except Al Jaffee) signed the photo. Measuring approx.
11" by 17", this item is in beautiful display condition.
As stated before, this item is a color photocopy and not an original
photo.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #100 - MAD Magazine / Usual Gang Of Idiots Group Photos Collection MB $25
Here's
a super rare collection of photos from MAD Magazine. Taken in 1981
and 1991, this collection contains a set of black & white photos
that were taken at the 1981 MAD Trip to Miami (Don Martin's house),
and the 1991 MAD Cruise to Bermuda. The top photo (color) includes
almost every member of the Usual Gang of Idiots (with their spouses),
posing on the deck of the cruise ship. This photo has been
incorrectly labeled (by Duck Edwing) as Bill and Annie Gaines' first
anniversary photo, but I have since learned (with help from Annie
Gaines) that this was from the 1991 MAD Cruise. The second group of
photos (b/w) were taken at Don Martin's house in Miami in 1981, and
includes seperate candid photos of the MAD Men. All of the photos
have been attached to a sheet of heavy construction paper, and Mr.
Edwing has added a few liner note to the page. This item measures
approx, 11" by 14", and is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $25
Lot #101 - Alfred E. Neuman Flocked Blacklight Poster Late 1960's MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the late
1960's by AA Sales, Inc. out of Seattle, this is an Alfred E. Neuman
flocked (cloth) blacklight poster. This poster features a color
pre-MAD image of Alfred E. Neuman, and this poster uses the
copyrighted image that was owned by Stuff & Wilson. If you
recall, this image was part of a copyright infringement case against
MAD in the 1960's, by the wife of Mr. Stuff. The case was
overturned, as it was discovered that Mrs. Stuff failed to protect
the copyright of Alfred's image when other publishers tried to borrow
or use the image. There were two different sizes of this poster that
were produced, and this is the smaller of the two, measuring in at
approx. 11" by 17". It is in terrific display condition,
although there is a small piece of tape on one corner, and a small 1"
piece missing from another.
Price realized: $26
Lot #102 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Poseable Doll Spencer Gifts 1998 MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Produced in 1998 for E.C. Publications, this is a Alfred E. Neuman
poseable rubber doll. This doll was sold exclusively at Spencer
Gifts stores in 1998-2001, and was part of a small cache of MAD
Magazine related items that were sold. It stands approx. 11"
tall by 4" wide, and is in Excellent display condition. The
original display box is not included. From the collection of Annie
Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $10
Lot #103 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Bendable Figure Factory Sealed MB $15
Here's
another cool piece of MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Produced in 1988 by Concepts Plus and E.C. Publications, this item is
an Alfred E. Neuman bendable doll. This item is part of the "New
Collectibles" era at MAD Magazine, which produced some pretty
cool MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman licensed merchandise. There
are two different packaging styles for this particular item, and this
is the version WITHOUT the different poses on the back. This item is
still factory sealed, and is in beautiful display condition.
However, a small portion of the bubble has started to seperate from
the card, near the bottom. From the collection of Annie Gaines
Ashton.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #104 - MAD Magazine / MAD Idiotic Fruity Candy Empty Display Box MB $5
This
item is the first licensed food item from MAD Magazine. Produced in
1993 by Berzerk Candy Werks (a division of Kraft Foods), this item is
an empty display box from the line of MAD Idiotic Fruity Candy. MAD
candy was sold mainly in convenience stores back in 1993 and 1994,
but it wasn't a very good seller. The cool thing about the boxes of
MAD candy is that it had a special promotional mini-issue of MAD
Magazine attached to the box. Featuring artwork by Dave Berg, Bob
Clarke and Jack Davis (among others), this item was probably the best
thing about the candy. This item is in beautiful display condition,
although one of the inside "fold" seams has split. From
the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $5
Lot #105 - The "NEW" MAD Promotional Store Display Kit Posters, Mobile, Letter MB $50
Here's
a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1997 for
E.C. Publications, this is a store display kit, featuring items
promoting the "New" MAD. The re-launch of the "New"
MAD Magazine took place on April 1, 1997. The new MAD featured a new
logo on the cover, a few different artist and writers, new character
features (like Melvin & Jenkins), and just a general new format.
The items included in this lot include two (2) different posters, a
mobile display (the items are unpunched from the card), a cover
letter on MAD stationery, the original storage envelope, and the
original countertop cardboard display stand. All items are in Near
Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and handling wear. From the
collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $62
Lot #106 - MAD Magazine / Booksellers Press Kit w/ Signed Photo 1994 MB $30
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1994 by E.C.
Publications, this is a booksellers press kit for MAD Magazine. Kits
like this were given away at booksellers & publishers conventions
and other media-type events, and are very hard to find. This kit
includes the following items: Near Mint copies of MAD Magazine #326
and MAD Super Special #96, sheets detailing the contents of MAD
Magazine #328 and MAD Super Special #98, a sheet with the new
printers name and address, MAD's 1995-4 publication schedule, and a
color Alfred E. Neuman picture signed by Annie Gaines, John Ficarra,
Nick Meglin and Lenny Brenner (stamped). All items are contained in
a red paper folder, which shows some storage and handling wear. All
of the contents are in Near Mint condition, and a yellow Alfred E.
Neuman pinback button and a gold foil MAD logo sticker have been
attached to the front of the folder. From the collection of Annie
Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $38
Lot #107 - MAD Books Countertop Display Stand/Unit 1998 MB $30
This
is a cool MAD Magazine display item. Produced in 1998 by E.C.
Publications, this item is a countertop display unit for MAD Magazine
trader paperback books. This item was designed to be placed at the
checkout counter at bookstores and perhaps even comic book shops, and
is capable of displaying several different titles of MAD trade
paperback books. This stand has never been assembled, and is in Near
Mint condition, with light handling and storage wear. The bottom
"holder" appears to be a generic stand, but the top display
sign is where the value lies. From the collection of Annie Gaines
Ashton.
Price realized: $51
Lot #108 - MAD Magazine Toilet Paper Factory Sealed In Original Display Box MB $5
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1996 for
E.C. Publications, this is an factory sealed box of MAD Magazine
toilet paper. Originally, this toilet paper was included as a bonus
in the Totally MAD CD-Rom boxed set. Then, it was sold in a colorful
display box in Spencer Gifts stores across the country. This item is
in beautiful display condition, with just a hint of handling and
storage wear. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #109 - Collection Of Three (3) Sealed Boxes Of MAD Magazine Trading Cards MB $30
Here's
a unique collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1992 and
1993 by Lime Rock International, this lot contains a sealed wax box
of MAD Magazine Series One trading cards, a sealed wax box of MAD
Magazine Series Two trading cards, and a sealed wax box of Spy vs.
Spy trading cards. There are thirty-six (36) foil packs in each box,
and among the trading cards are hologram cards, instant winner cards,
and assorted promo cards. These boxes are unopened, and are factory
sealed and in Mint condition. The MAD Series II box does show a
little bit of fading, however. From the collection of Annie Gaines
Ashton.
Price realized: $31
Lot #110 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Cocktail Napkins 1993 MB $20
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1993 by E.C.
Publications, this is a box of MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman
cocktail napkins. These napkins were sold exclusively at the Warner
Brothers Studio Stores from 1993 to 1996, and the top of the napkin
features the grinning face of Alfred E. Neuman, clad with a black bow
tie. These napkins are one of several pieces of MAD Magazine
memorabilia produced for sale at the Warner Brothers Studios Stores,
with others being a denim jacket, a sweatshirt, a metal money clip, a
statue, a puzzle, and a wristwatch, just to name a few. These napkins
appear to be unopened and unused, and the box is in Excellent display
condition. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $52
Lot #111 - Complete Set Of Twenty-Four (24) MAD Magazine Pinback Buttons MB $50
Here's
a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1987 by
Bi-Rite Enterprises Inc., this lot contains the complete set of
twenty-four (24) MAD Magazine pinback buttons. These pinbacks were
given away to people who ordered a subscription to MAD, and with the
longer term subscription you ordered, the more pinback buttons you
received. Each pinback features a different MAD Magazine cover,
along with a different punchline printed on each. Each pin measures
approx. 1 1/2" in diameter, and all are unused and in Near Mint
condition. The red "Rap MAD" pinback (shown in the right
hand corner) is the toughest one of the set to find, as that
particular pin was pulled due to similarity issues with the rap
group, Run-DMC. The green advertisement is a stock photo from MAD
Magazine #286, and is not included in this auction. From the
collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $102
Lot #112 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E Neuman Yo-Yo Subscription Premium 1999 MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 1999 for
E.C. Publications, this item is a black & white Alfred E. Neuman
yo-yo. This item was made as a subscription premium for MAD
Magazine, and was quite popular, as they ran out quickly. This item
appears to be unused, and is in Excellent display condition. From
the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $51
Lot #113 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Pewter Medallion 1993 MB $20
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1993 by E.C.
Publications, this is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman pewter
medallion. This medallion was sold exclusively at the Warner
Brothers Studio Stores from 1993 to 1996, and the face of Alfred is
identical to Alfred's face that appears on the Alfred E. Neuman belt,
which was also sold at the Warner Brothers Studio Stores. This
medallion is one of several pieces of MAD Magazine memorabilia
produced for sale at the Warner Brothers Studios Stores, with others
being a denim jacket, a sweatshirt, a metal money clip, a statue, a
puzzle, and a wristwatch, just to name a few. Measuring approx. 1
1/2" in diameter, this medallion is in Excellent display
condition. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $20
Lot #114 - Alfred E Neuman Metal Moneyclip w/ Pre-MAD Alfred E Neuman Image MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the early
1990's, this is an Alfred E. Neuman metal money clip. The image used
for this item is considered a pre-MAD image of Alfred E. Neuamn,
although this item is not that old. I can recall walking through the
Chicago Toy Show and seeing a vendor (who also sold these in Toy Shop
magazine) selling these for $10 each. And, he had a box full of
them. A companion adjustable ring was also produced, which also has
the same Alfred E. Neuman image as this money clip. This item
measures approx. 1 5/8" by 2 1/4", and is in Excellent
display condition. From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $10
Lot #115 - Swedish MAD Magazine Promotional Tie Clip / Tie Bar MB $25
Here's
a super rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
the 1980's by Semic Press AB, this item is a metal tie bar that
features the MAD Magazine logo. This item is quite rare, as it one
of a handful that were ever produced. These were given away as gifts
to other foreign MAD publishers, and was given away with a belt and
buckle set, which has the same MAD logo (see Lot #120). Measuring
approx. 2" in length, this item is unused, and in Near Mint
condition, with light handling and storage wear. From the collection
of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $130
Lot #116 - Set Of Two (2) Alfred E. Neuman Yellow Pinback Buttons Unused Mint MB $5
This
is a super cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1993
for E.C. Publications, this is a set of two (2) promotional pinback
buttons from MAD Magazine. Featuring Alfred E. Neuman on the front,
along with the words, "What, Me Worry?", these pinbacks
were given away at comic book conventions, trade shows, and other
media-type events. Measuring approx. 1 1/8" in diameter, these
pinbacks appear to be unused, ands are in Near Mint condition, with
ultra-light storage and handling wear. These pinbacks could also be
considered "first printings" as they have a 1993 copyright
date on them. Subsequent "printings" of these pins were
also produced in 1994, 1996, 1998 and 1999. From the collection of
Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #117 - M, A, D Printers Block Letters Gift To Annie Gaines MB $25
Here's
an oddball piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Probably produced in
the 1930's or 1940's, this is a set of three (3) wooden printing
blocks. But, each block has a letter attached to it: one has an
"M". one has an "A", and one has a "D".
So, you are able to spell out the word "MAD". I was super
excited to see these when I got the box of consignment items for my
auction, and I initially hoped they were the original typesetting
blocks for MAD Comic #16. But, I learned that the cover to MAD #16
was all pasted-up text, and the blocks were actually a Christmas gift
to Annie Gaines from her father, who found them one year at a flea
market. In any case, they are very cool, and are in terrific display
condition. They are all 4" in height, with varying widths.
From the collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $25
Lot #118 - Set Of Two (2) Bill Gaines Trading Cards + One MAD Art Show Magnet MB $15
Here's
a cool lot of Bill Gaines memorabilia. This lot contains two (2)
different Bill Gaines trading cards, along with a refrigerator magnet
from Mark Cohen's MAD Magazine original art show. The first card was
produced in 1993 by Cardz Distribution, and is card #110 in the
"Tales From The Crypt" trading card set. The second card
was produced in 1993 by Eclipse Enterprises, and is card #118 in the
Famous Comic Book Creators trading card set. Finally, the
refrigerator magnet is from ARTSPACE, the venue that housed Mark
Cohen's "Humor In A Jugular Vein - The Art, Artists and
Artifacts of MAD Magazine" touring art exhibit. All three items
are unused, and in Mint condition. From the collection of Annie
Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $26
Lot #120 - Swedish MAD Magazine Promotional Belt Buckle w/ Leather Belt MB $25
Here's
a super rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
the 1980's by Semic Press AB, this item is a leather belt with an
attached metal belt buckle that features the MAD Magazine logo. This
item is quite rare, as it one of a handful that were ever produced.
These were given away as gifts to other foreign MAD publishers, and
was given away with a metal tie bat, which has the same MAD logo (see
Lot #115). Measuring approx. 49" in length, this belt appears
to be unused, although it has some surface rubbing on the back of the
belt, and some light scratching on the face of the buckle. From the
collection of Annie Gaines Ashton.
Price realized: $355
Lot #121 - MAD Freaks USA #5 Original Production Photos Feldstein Koch MB $5
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1981 by
Ron Labbe, the MAD Freaks USA fanzine was the first (known) fanzine
dedicated to MAD Magazine. They were 16 pages in length, and
contained articles about MAD, along with interviews with MAD artist
and writers. There was also a MAD Classified Ads section. This lot
contains the original production photo of Al Feldstein from page one,
and the original production photo of Tom Koch from page 10. All
items are in Excellent display condition. Please Note: The MAD
Freaks USA #5 issue is NOT included in this auction.
Price realized: $36
Lot #122 - Original Painting From The Gallery At East Atlanta Tattoo MAD Monkey MB $20
Here's
a one-of-a-kind piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2009
by artist, Christine Benjamin, this is an original painting that was
showcased at an exhibit at the Gallery At East Atlanta Tattoo in
Atlanta, Georgia. The exhibit featured MAD Magazine-inspired art,
and was entitled, "The MAD Generation - A Lowbrow Tribute to the
Art and Artists of MAD Magazine". The exhibit featured unique
art by artists nationwide, who took selected characters from MAD
Magazine and gave them their own twist. In fact, this exhibit was
even mentioned in MAD Magazine #501. This piece of art was featured
in the gallery showing, and is entitled, "MAD Monkey". It
measures approx. 7 3/4" by 9 3/4" and has been signed by
the artist on the front. It has also been signed and dated by the
artist on the back.
Price realized: $77
Lot #123 - Set Of Two (2) MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Neckties Sears 1992 MB $5
Here's
a collection of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 1992 for
E.C. Publications, this lot contains two (2) different Alfred E.
Neuman neckties. Sold in Sears Department stores back in 1992 and
1993, there were several different styles of Alfred E. Neuman ties
for sale. This lot contains a "black" version of the
Alfred E. Neuman as an Umpire tie, and a "black" version of
the Alfred E. Neuman playing Mini-Golf tie. Both ties appear to be
unused, and are in Mint condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #124 - German MAD Magazine Record Album "Wie Es Tohnt & Stohnt" MB $15
This
is a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1981
by RCA Victor, this is a German MAD Magazine 33 1/3 rpm record album.
Entitled, "Wie Es Tohnt & Stohnt", the album title is
loosely translated to "As it Sounds And Moans", and
contains such hits like, "Bauernregel fur den August",
"Kurzweil auf der Autofahrt", "Diesmal fur Ochsen",
and "Achtung Autofahrer!". The outer sleeve of the album is
in Excellent display condition, with bright colors and no fading. The
back of the sleeve features color artwork by Don Martin.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #125 - 2015 Kenosha Festival Of Cartooning Original Display Poster MAD Art MB $10
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2015 by the
University of Wisconsin - Parkside, this item is an original display
poster from the Mathis Gallery at UW-P. This poster was displayed at
the Mathis Center, during the 2015 Kenosha Festival of Cartooning.
The gallery display featured original art from MAD Magazine, The
Simpsons, and works from artists and cartoonists Ed Steckley, Mark
Anderson, Darrin Bell, Jan Elliot, Mark Tatulli, and newly announced
MAD Magazine executive editor, Bill Morrison. This poster measures
approx. 11" by 17", and is in Near Mint condition, with
ultra-light storage and handling wear.
Price realized: $21
Lot #126 - MAD Magazine / The MAD Panic Fanzine Original Cover Artwork Issue #68 MB $25
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2002 by
artist, Mr. Kent Gamble, this item is the original cover artwork to
issue #68 of the MAD Magazine fanzine, The MAD Panic. The art
features Alfred E. Neuman, carrying the head of King Louis XVI on a
plate. The medium is pen and ink on art board, and also has the MAD
Panic logo paste-ups attached. It measures approx. 8 1/2" by 11
1/4", with an image size of approx. 6 1/2" by 9". It
has also been signed by Mr. Gamble at the lower left hand corner of
the art. Also included in this lot is issue #68 of the MAD Panic.
Both items are in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $102
Lot #127 - Swedish MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Stickers Retail Package MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
1980's by Semic Press AB, this item is an opened retail package of
Swedish MAD Magazine stickers. These stickers were previously
released as a bonus premium in an issue of the Swedish MAD, and the
leftover unbound stickers were then repackaged and sold. mainly at
gift shops and bookstores. I am not sure of the exact count of
sticker sheets this item is supposed to have, but this opened package
has a single sheet of stickers, plus a loose Alfred E. Neuman
sticker. The pack is still enclosed in its original plastic
cellophane, and everything is in Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $51
Lot #128 - The MAD Show Ticket, Program and Brochure York Theatre Company 2011 MB $5
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2011 by
the York Theatre Company, this lot contains items from the July
29-31, 2011 production of the 1960's off-Broadway hit, The MAD Show.
The York Theatre Company decided to do a 3-day revival of The MAD
Show, much to the delight of a few members of the MAD Magazine staff.
The original script was followed to a tee, and although out-dated,
was very enjoyable to watch.. This lot includes an original unused
ticket, a program, a brochure telling the history of the York Theatre
Company, and a donor form. All items appear to be unused, and are in
Near Mint condition, with light handling and storage wear.
Price realized: $51
Lot #129 - MAD Magazine Lawyer Jack Albert Signed Letter Re: Iceland MAD Magazine MB $5
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Written on May 28, 1987,
this is a letter sent from the offices of MAD Magazine's lawyer, Mr.
Jack Albert, to the publisher of the Iceland version of MAD Magazine,
Mr. Paul Danielson. This letter was drafted in response to a letter
Mr. Danielson sent to Bill Gaines, telling him of his intention to
publish an Icelandic version of MAD. Apparently, there are some
rules and guidelines one has to follow in order to publish a foreign
edition of MAD, and these guidelines were kindly spelled out in this
letter to Mr. Danielson. This two-page letter has been signed in
blue ink by Mr. Albert on the second page, and each page is in
Excellent display condition. The original mailing envelope is also
included.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #130 - MAD / The Animated Series Signed Promotional Sticker Sheet MB $10
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2013 by E.C.
Publications and the Cartoon Network, this is a signed promotional
Alfred E. Neuman For President sticker sheet from MAD - The Animated
Series. This show premiered on the Cartoon Network, and featured
animated versions of a few selected sketches from the pages of MAD
Magazine, as well as several bits of original content. Measuring
approx. 11" by 17", this poster has been signed by producer
Mark Marek, and another unidentified person. This sticker sheet is
in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light storage wear. From the 2013
San Diego Comic Con, or Comicon International.
Price realized: $62
Lot #131 - Handwriting On The Wall 33 1/3 RPM Record w/ Sergio Aragones Art Sealed MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of Sergio Aragones memorabilia. Produced in 1968 by the
Atlantic Recording Corporation, this item is a sealed recording by
the comedy duo of Bob Booker and George Foster. Entitled, "The
Handwriting On The Wall (The Sounds Of Grafitti)", this comedy
record lists fourteen (14) different comedy skits. But, the real
treasure of this item is the front cover artwork, drawn by MAD
Magazine cartoonist, Mr. Sergio Aragones. This particular record
album is still factory sealed, although there is a 5" split in
the cellophane wrap on one side, and a larger piece of cellophane
missing from the back. A "reduced" hole has also been
punched near the upper left hand corner and a price label is still
attached to the front. This is a rare example of Mr. Aragones
non-MAD art, so don't miss out on this one!
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #132 - MAD TV / MADTV Emmy Consideration VHS Videotape 2001 RARE MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD TV memorabilia. Produced in 2002 by Quincy
Davis Entertainment, this item is an Emmy Award consideration VHS
tape. Tapes like this one were produced and sent to the voting
judges of the Emmy Awards. This particular tape contains two (2)
different consideration videos: one for Outstanding Make-Up for a
Series, and one for Outstanding Hairstyling for a Series. This tape
has probably been viewed a few times, and is in Excellent display
condition. The storage box is a little bit beat up, but displays
well.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #133 - Swedish MAD Magazine Roll Of Plastic TV Banners 100 ct. RARE MB $10
Here's
a rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1983
by Semic Press AB, this lot contains a sealed roll / package of 100
plastic TV screen banners. This banner was a bound in bonus for the
1983 Swedish MAD "Video Guide" issue. All you had to do
was put the banner on the bottom of your TV screen, giving your TV
screen a "theater effect". A loose one is shown, and I
will include it along with a few other loose ones. I opened the roll
on one side, just so you could see all of them rolled up. This roll
is unused, and in Mint condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #134 - Alfred E. Neuman Kiln-Fired Plaster Casting 1970's 7" by 9" MB $25
Here's
a obscure piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the
1970's, this is a plaster casting of MAD Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman.
It was sculpted and cast by artist, Bob Hendrix, who added his name
on the back of Alfred's left shoulder. This item measures approx. 7"
by 9", and is in Excellent display condition. It appears that
this bust was assembled in quarters, as there are visible seams that
go from top to bottom. There is also a green spot on Alfred's
forehead, but I am not sure what this is from. The UGOI who
consigned this would have liked a little more detail in Alfred's
face, and I would tend to agree. But, it is still a very cool
display item.
Price realized: $77
Lot #135 - Alfred E. Neuman As A Cheesehead Phil Hands Wisconsin State Journal MB $20
Here's
a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman original art. Drawn in 2012 by
Phil Hands, the editorial cartoonist for the Wisconsin State Journal,
this drawing is Mr. Hands interpretation of Alfred E. Neuman, with an
added twist. In this drawing, Mr. Hands added a cheesehead to the
top of Alfred's head. This item measures approx. 11" by 14",
with an image size of approx. 8" by 12 1/2". This item has
been pictured in a glass-less frame, and I will remove the frame for
shipping. Here's a very unique piece from one of Wisconsin's finest
cartoonists, so don't miss out!
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #136 - Collection Of Eight (8) Color Seperation Proof Sheets MAD Wall-Nuts 1971 MB $25
Here's
a unique collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1971 by
E.C. Publications, this is a collection of eight (8) uncut proof
sheets of MAD "Wall-Nuts", the bonus that appeared in MAD
Special #2. But, these uncut sheets are a little bit different, as
they are "four color" seperation sheets. While the images
on each sheet are the same, each sheet has a different color hue.
The individual colors on each sheet are: (1) yellow, (2) blue, (3)
blue/yellow, (4) red, (5) red/yellow (pictured), (6)
red/yellow/blue, (7) black, and (8) full color. The full color sheet
also contains editorial marks (in red pen) in the margins, from MAD
Magazine Art director, Mr. John Putnam. These have all been stapled
together in one corner, and the back sheet (yellow) is loose. They
all measure approx. 23" by 29", and are in Excellent
display condition.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #137 - 1988 MAD Magazine Subway Poster Dukakis/Bush Mort Drucker Art RARE MB $150
Here's
one of the newest entries into the "MAD Holy Grails".
Produced in 1988 by E.C. Publications, this item is a MAD Magazine
"Subway" poster. Featuring 1988 Democratic Presidential
nominee, Michael Dukakis, and Republican Presidential nominee, George
Bush, this poster was hung throughout the New York City subway system
during the 1988 Presidential election. This beauty is a monster, and
measures approx. 30" by 45". It is too big to frame is a
movie poster frame, but you could simply mount it on a piece of
foamcore, and it would display beautifully. The "light green"
hue to the poster in the pictures is actually a large piece of glass
that I laid on top of the poster to lay it flat, and the background
of the poster is actually white. This poster is in Excellent display
condition, with light surface, corner and edge wear. The high
opening bid reflects the rarity of this item.
Price realized: $460
Lot #138 - Original Painting From The Gallery At East Atlanta Tattoo Alfred 3 Neuman MB $125
Here's
a one-of-a-kind piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2009
by artist, N. Satterfield, this is an original painting that was
showcased at an exhibit at the Gallery At East Atlanta Tattoo in
Atlanta, Georgia. The exhibit featured MAD Magazine-inspired art,
and was entitled, "The MAD Generation - A Lowbrow Tribute to the
Art and Artists of MAD Magazine". The exhibit featured unique
art by artists nationwide, who took selected characters from MAD
Magazine and gave them their own twist. In fact, this exhibit was
even mentioned in MAD Magazine #501 (see picture). This piece of art
was featured in the gallery showing (and in the MAD article), and is
entitled, "Alfred 3 Neuman". It measures approx. 17 1/4"
by 18 1/4" and has been signed and dated by the artist on the
back.. A hook is already installed on the back, and this beauty is
ready to hang!
Price realized: $255
Lot #139 - The MAD Show Original Script 1966 Collection Of Linda Lavin MB $50
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1966,
this is an original cast script from the 1966 off-Broadway hit, The
MAD Show. This particular script comes from the collection of
actress, Linda Lavin, who was cast as part of the original ensemble.
There are thirteen (13) pages to the script, and all of the scenes
from both acts are included. While there is no MAD logo or Alfred E.
Neuman face anywhere on these pages, this is a very important (and
very rare) piece of memorabilia from The MAD Show. Don't miss out on
this one!
Price realized: $305
Lot #140 - MAD Freaks USA #6 Original Production Photos The MAD Art Show MB $5
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1981 by
Ron Labbe, the MAD Freaks USA fanzine was the first (known) fanzine
dedicated to MAD Magazine. They were 16 pages in length, and
contained articles about MAD, along with interviews with MAD artist
and writers. There was also a MAD Classified Ads section. This lot
contains the original production photo of Ron Labbe from page one,
the original production photo of "the defaced kid" from
page 8 (not pictured), the original production photo of the MAD-Men
on page 10, the original production photo of Diane Riccobene on page
13 (shown, first picture), and the original production photo of the 1908
Antikamnia Tablet calendar on the back cover (shown, first picture). All
items are in Excellent display condition. Please Note: The MAD
Freaks USA #6 issue is NOT included in this auction.
Price realized: $36
Lot #141 - John Putnam Art 1960's Carbon Proof Of MAD Office Superheroes MB $50
Here's
a super rare and (likely) one-of-a-kind piece of MAD Magazine
memorabilia. Produced in the 1960's by MAD Magazine Art Director,
John Putnam, this is a carbon proof of a drawing Mr. Putnam drew of
the MAD Editorial staff. He depicted each man as a "superhero",
and gave each man a unique superhero name. They are as follows:
Novena Man (Jerry DeFuccio), Kosher Boy (Lenny Brenner), Flesh Man
(John Putnam), Super Boss (Al Feldstein), Pound Man (Bill Gaines),
and Straight Home Man (Nick Meglin). This item measures approx. 9
1/2" by 17", and is in Excellent display condition. It
does have a small corner crease at the lower right hand corner, and a
larger corner crease at the upper left hand corner.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #142 - Original VHS Tape w/ DVD Copy 1991 MAD Magazine Cruise MB $20
Here's
a super rare piece of memorabilia from one of the legendary MAD Trips
abroad. This nugget comes from the 1991 MAD Cruise to Bermuda, and
is an original VHS tape that was recorded by MAD Magazine artist, Mr.
Jack Davis. Mr. Davis captured the Usual Gang of Idiots (and their
spouses) at their innocent best, from groups of people lounging on
the deck talking, to seeing Sergio Aragones doing a dance solo. Yes,
that actually happened! This beauty comes from the collection of the
late MAD Magazine artist, Don "Duck" Edwing, and is in
Excellent display condition. The video quality is grainy at times,
but everyone is recognizable. A DVD copy was made a year or two ago,
by MAD collector, Alan Bernstein.
Price realized: $20
Lot #143 - Daddy's Home Syndicated Daily Comic Strip Original Art 10/29/08 MB $25
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2008 by
the Creators Syndicate, this is the original art to the October 29,
2008 offering of the comic strip, Daddy's Home. Daddy's Home began
in April of 2008, and is currently being seen daily in over 10,000
newspapers nationwide. This particular cartoon features a MAD
Magazine (with Alfred E. Neuman) in the first panel. Measuring
approx. 7 1/2" by 17", this item is in Excellent display
condition. The medium is black ink on drawing paper.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #144 - MAD Magazine Artist Don "Duck" Edwing Personal MAD Scrapbook MB $100
Here's
a super rare collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Created by the
late MAD Magazine artist, Don "Duck" Edwing, this is his
personal scrapbook he compiled from over 30 years of working for MAD
Magazine. Included in this scrapbook are several pictures from the
MAD Trips, a signed letter from Jerry DeFuccio, an invitation to a
MAD Cocktail Party in Germany, pictures from the wedding of Bill and
Annie Gaines, and a few other surprises. The pictures have either
been glued or taped onto the pages, and they don't seem to be in
chronological order. Some have also been trimmed, and there are a
couple of loose pages as well. This item offers you a cool
"behind-the-scenes" look at MAD Magazine, and is a very
rare collection of MAD photos and memorabilia that you may never see
again!
Price realized: $320
Lot #145 - Alfred E. Neuman As A Boy Scout Bob Clarke Original Drawing MB $25
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine original art. Drawn in the 1980's by
the late MAD Magazine artist, Bob Clarke, this item is a drawing of
MAD Magazine's cover boy, Alfred E. Neuman, dressed as a Boy Scout.
For many years, Mr. Clarke was a troop leader for his local Boy Scout
troop in Delaware, and this item is from one of their benefit
fundraising auctions. Measuring approx. 20" by 28", this
item is quite large, and would display nicely on your wall. The
medium is black magic marker on newsprint. Will be shipped rolled.
Price realized: $25
Lot #146 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E Neuman Statue Pre-Production Resin Casting RARE MB $200
Here's an ultra-rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1993 for E.C. Publications, this is a pre-production resin casting of the popular Alfred E. Neuman / What - Me Worry statue. The Alfred E. Neuman statute was originally sold in Warner Brothers Studio Stores, starting in 1993. After 1996, they disappeared from the shelves, then re-appeared a few months later (as a smaller version) in Spencer Gift stores across the country. This particular statue, however, is a real treasure. The detail is tight, from the pupils in Alfred's eyes to the creases and wrinkles in his hands. Standing at approx. 14 7/8" in height, this statue is slightly taller than the one sold at the Warner Bros. store. It is marked "D.C. Master" on the bottom, and has a 1993 copyright date stamped into the back of the base. It is in beautiful display condition. Be the first on your block, your city, your state, or heck.....even your part of the country to own this rarity.
PLEASE
NOTE: The color Alfred E. Neuman statue shown in these photos is not
included in this auction. It has been photographed for comparison
only.
Price realized: $280
Lot #147 - Cartoon Network 20th Birthday Promotional Poster w/ Alfred E Neuman 2012 MB $10
This
is a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2012
by The Cartoon Network, this is their promotional 20th anniversary
poster, a color legend sheet, and a promotional postcard. Produced
as a giveaway at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con (Comicon
International), these items feature all of the popular cartoon
characters from every show featured on the Cartoon Network.
Characters from MAD - The Animated Series included n this poster
(besides Alfred E. Neuman) are: The Black Spy, The White Spy, and
Don Martin's Robin Hood. The poster measures approx. 11" by
17", the color legend measures approx. 8 1/2" by 11"
and the postcard measures approx. 4 1/4" by 5 1/2". All
items are unused and in Near Mint condition, with light storage and
handling wear.
Price realized: $21
Lot #148 - MAD Magazine / Donald Trump Decorated Cookie MAD #540 MB $10
Here's
a cool (and very RARE) piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced
in 2017 for E.C. Publications by Tiffany's Sweet Spot, this is an
actual edible decorated cookie, featuring the POTUS, Donald Trump.
This image appears as the cover of MAD Magazine #540, and this cookie
was sold in limited quantities at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con
(Comicon International). The cookie appears blurry in the picture
because that's how it actually looks. The previous owner (a UGOI)
failed to freeze it after they got home from the convention, thereby
allowing the sugar design on the cookie to bleed/fade/melt. It has
been in my freezer since I have received it, ensuring it's continued
survival. A recent call to Tiffany's Sweet Spot, wondering if there
were more for sale, came back with a "No Go". Apparently,
these were a very limited product, and DC has chosen not to allow
Tiffany's to make any more of them. Measuring approx. 2 3/8" by
3 5/8", this just might be the last one in existence, as the
others were probably eaten at the con. Photo #3 is simply a stock
photo, showing what the cookie probably looked like when it was
freshly made.
Price realized: No Bid
Lot #149 - MAD Magazine Trading Cards Set Of Three (3) Uncut Sheets Signed MB $25
This
is a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1992
and 1993 by Lime Rock International, this is a set of three (3) uncut
sheets of MAD Magazine trading cards. The sheets included in this
set are from Series One, Two and Three. And, the sheets from Series
One and Two are signed and numbered by Paul Carroll, the founder of
Lime Rock International. Of the three sheets, the Series Three sheet
is most difficult to find, as the MAD Series Three sets were never
sold nationally. A few sets were produced, and placed in a special
white box, but that's about it for the retail side of them (see Lot
#16). The Series One sheet measures approx. 26" by 40",
and is numbered 351/2000. The MAD Series Two sheet measures approx.
26" by 40", and is numbered 382/2000. The MAD Series Three
sheet measures approx. 24" by 28", and is un-numbered. All
three posters are rolled, and in Excellent display condition. The
Series Two sheet (green) does have some velcro tape on each corner on
the back, however. All three sheets will come with an original
mailing tube from Lime Rock International.
Price realized: $66
Lot #150 - 1960's MAD Magazine Original Photo w/ Bob Clarke & Frank Jacobs MB $20
Here's
a cool piece of rare MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
1960's by MAD Magazine photographer, Mr. Irving Schild, this item is
an unused production photo from an issue of MAD Magazine. This photo
consists of five (5) gentlemen who appear to be in different states
of inebriation, and two of the gentlemen are from the Usual Gang Of
Idiots: MAD Magazine artist, Mr. Bob Clarke, and MAD Magazine writer,
Mr. Frank Jacobs. In fact, Mr. Jacobs appears to be the only sober
one, as he is holding a glass of milk. I do not know which issue
this might have been from, nor do I know what kind of article this
might have been from. But, it is a very cool display item.
Measuring approx. 11" by 13 7/8", this photo is in
Excellent display condition.
Price realized: $20