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SESSION ONE - Friday, September 12, 2025
Lot
#1 - Alfred E. Neuman / Kansas T-Shirt Certified MAD
1994 MB $20
This
is a cool Alfred E. Neuman t-shirt. Produced in 1994 by Trau &
Loevner, this shirt features Alfred E. Neuman, with the sides of his
head shaved. This design was featured on other shirts with the names
of colleges and universities on them, and this is the "Kansas"
version. I have also seen several of these shirts with other college
and university names on them, from Wisconsin and Ohio State, to
Florida and Illinois. This shirt measures an Adult size Extra-Large
(XL), and has been worn and laundered. It is in Excellent display
condition. Price realized: $52
Lot
#2 - Cha Cha Cha For Normal People 33 1/3 RPM Record
Don Martin Art MB $20
Here’s
a super rare piece of Don Martin memorabilia. Produced in the early
1960’s by the Canadian Musical Industries Inc. (CMI), this is a
33 1/3 rpm recording of Pierre du Jardin and the Stereosonic
Orchestra. This record is full of percussion-based music, and has ten
(10) tracks listed on the album. But most importantly, the album
cover features artwork by MAD’s MADdest artist, Mr. Don Martin.
This album is the first of five (5) different CMI albums with Mr.
Martins work, and is arguably the most difficult one to find. This
item is in Excellent display condition, with light wear around the
edges. Price realized: $31
Lot
#3 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Boxer Shorts
Australian RARE MB $30
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1994 by
the Australian company, Davenport, this is a pair of MAD Magazine /
Alfred E. Neuman boxer shorts. These boxer shorts are just one of a
couple of different pairs of MAD Magazine boxer shorts produced by
Davenport, which also produced other pieces of Australian MAD
clothing, like t-shirts, ties, shirt and shorts sets, a denim jacket,
and a sweatshirt. This clothing was sold in Grannie Mae’s, the
Australian department store chain. These boxer shorts are made with
100% polyester, and are unused. They are in Excellent display
condition, and have the original Davenport hangtag attached. Price realized: $54
Lot
#4 - Set Of Three (3) MAD Magazine Pens Spy vs. Spy / Alfred
E Neuman MB $20
Here's
a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1988 by
Applause, this lot contains three (3) different MAD Magazine pens.
Two of the pens feature the White and Black spies from the popular
MAD Magazine feature, Spy vs. Spy, while the other pen shows a toilet
on one end. But, that pen is the Alfred E. Neuman pen, as Alfred
shows up in the plastic tube underneath the base of the toilet, as if
he has been flushed down the drain. None of the pens work, as they
are over 30 years old, but they are terrific display pieces. The
tubes were also once filled with liquid, but they have since dried
up. These pens are relatively hard to find, so don't miss out! Price realized: $56
Lot
#5 - Cartoonist Profiles #28 December 1975 w/MAD
T-Shirts Article MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1975 by
Cartoonist Profiles, this is issue #28 of Cartoonist Profiles
magazine. Cartoonist Profiles was a popular cartoonist/comic artist
publication that contained articles and interviews with some of
America's most popular cartoonists. This particular issue contains
an article about MAD Magazine artist t-shirt interpretations, with
self-portrait drawings from most of the MAD Magazine artists. This
issue has been lightly read, but is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $21
Lot
#6 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Engravable Day-Glo
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. Measuring approx. 6" by 12", this
item is unused and in Near Mint condition, with lith handling wear. Price realized: $12
Lot
#7 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Hologram 1994
Lightrix MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1994 by
Lightrix, this item is an Alfred E. Neuman hologram. When a light is
shown directly on one side of Alfred's face, his normal face appears.
When a light is shown directly on the opposite side, a facial
skeleton appears. This hologram has been "framed" by its
packaging, and the back of the packaging reveals the history of the
pre-historic caveman, Neumanus Moronicus. This item measures approx.
5 1/2" by 7 1/4" and is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $18
Lot
#8 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman 45 RPM Record w/ Don
Martin Sleeve MB $30
This
is one of MAD Magazine's first "Holy Grails". Produced in
1959 by ABC-Paramount, this is a 45 rpm record, featuring the song
"What - Me Worry, by Alfred E. Neuman. The "B" side is
a tune affectionately known as, "Potrzebie. But, the best part
of this lot is the color picture sleeve. It features the back of
Alfred E. Neuman's head, and some of Don Martin's earliest work for
MAD Magazine. The art on both sides of the sleeve is identical. The
sleeve is complete, and in full color, and is in Excellent display
condition. The record appears to have been played just a few times. Price realized: $87
Lot
#9 - The MAD World Of William M. Gaines Hardcover Book
Library Copy MB $20
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1973 by Lyle
Stuart Inc., this is an 1st printing of the MAD Magazine hardcover
book, The MAD World of William M. Gaines. What makes this particular
book special is that it is a former public library book. This book
was offered for rental usage in the 1970's at the Queens Borough
Public Library (in Floral Park, New York), and features large pieces
of the front and back covers of the original dustjacket re-attached
to the covers of the book, post binding. The book title, as well as
its Dewey Decimal System number, has been stamp-embossed along the
spine of the book. This book is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#10 - Alfred E. Neuman For President Rubber Pin
Subscription Premium MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 2000 for
E.C. Publications, this is an Alfred E. Neuman for President rubber
pin. This pin was a subscription premium back in the early 2000's,
and is rather difficult to find. This particular example is in Near
Mint condition, with light storage and handling wear. Price realized: $10
Lot
#11 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Wristwatch Warner Bros.
Store 1993 MB $40
This
is a cool Alfred E. Neuman wristwatch. Produced in 1993 by E.C.
Publications, this watch was sold exclusively at the Warner Brothers
Studio Stores from 1993 to 1996. The face of the watch features a
cross-eyed Alfred E. Neuman, and the storage box has color graphics
on the lid and also the cardboard sleeve in which it rests. This
watch 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, and cocktail
napkins, just to name a few. This watch appears to be lightly used,
and is in Excellent display condition, with a loose back plate. It
is not known if the watch is in working order. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#12 - Swedish (Sweden) MAD Magazine Bound Volume 1972
RARE MB $20
This
is a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
1973 by Williams Forlags AB, this is a bound volume of magazines from
the Swedish version of MAD Magazine. These issues feature reprints
from the US issues, although there is some original content from
Swedish artists and writers. The issues contained in this volume are
in Very Fine condition, with light surface, corner and edge wear. The
paper wraparound cover shows storage and handling wear. This volume
contains seven (7) issues, and all are from the year 1972. This
one's a rare one folks! Price realized: $37
Lot
#13 - MAD Magazine Coffee Mugs w/ Original Display Boxes
1988 MB $60
Here's
a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1988 by
Applause Inc., this lot contains a set of four (4) different MAD
Magazine coffee mugs. These mugs feature a classic MAD Magazine cover
on the front of each mug, along with a quotation from Alfred E.
Neuman on the back. These mugs appear to have never been used, and
were probably kept stored in their boxes since they were sold. The
mugs are in Mint condition, and the full color display boxes are in
Near Mint condition, with storage and handling wear. The box for
the Uncle Sam mug does show a little waviness to it, probably due to
some sort of moisture contact. Price realized: $135
Lot
#14 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Cocktail Napkins
Two (2) Boxes MB $15
This
is a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1993 by
E.C. Publications, this lot contains two (2) boxes 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 each box is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $26
Lot
#15 - German MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman "NA UND...?"
Pinback MB $30
Here's
a super rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
the 1970's, this is a pinback button featuring Alfred E.Neuman from
MAD Magazine. There were a few licensed German MAD items with the "Na
Und..." wording on them (among them were a t-shirt and a
poster), but even the most dedicated German MAD collectors cannot say
whether or not this item was an actual licensed item. But, this pin
is very difficult to find, and is highly sought after, even in
Germany. Measuring approx. 1" in diameter, this pin is in
Excellent display condition, with light storage and handling wear. Price realized: $52
Lot
#16 - Wacky Packages Weekly Series Set 2020 w/ MAD Parody
Sticker MB $10
Here’s
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2020 by The
Topps Company Inc., this is a complete set of stickers from their
2020 weekly series set of Wacky Packages stickers. These were made
during the Covid-19 outbreak, so the set was never completed. There
were only five (5) stickers completed for the set, and all five (5)
are shown here. Luckily for us MAD collectors, the MAD parody sticker
was produced, and the remaining four (4) also have a piece of the
incomplete MAD(E) puzzle printed on the back. This set of stickers is
unused, and in Mint condition. Price realized: $10
Lot
#17 - MAD Magazine Artist / Paul Coker “Horace &
Buggy” Original Comic Art MB $25
Here’s
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1971 by the
late MAD Magazine artist, Mr. Paul Coker Jr., this is a piece of
original art from his regionally syndicated comic strip, Horace &
Buggy. Horace & Buggy started in the 1970’s, and was a
collaboration between Paul Coker Jr. and another MAD Magazine artist,
Mr. Don "Duck" Edwing. Mr. Edwing later took it over by
himself in the 1990’s. This is the original art for his strip
that appeared in the April 10, 1971 edition of several Florida
newspapers, including the Orlando Sentinel and Miami Herald.
Measuring approx. 5 3/8” by 14”, this item has also been
signed by Mr. Coker in the third panel. It is in Excellent display
condition. Price realized: $31
Lot
#18 - MAD Series Two Trading Card Set Rare Promotional
Shrinkwrapped Set MB $20
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1993 by
Lime Rock International, this is the complete set of MAD Series Two
trading cards. This is a promotional 55-card set that was boxed and
sealed, then sent to selected card and collectible shops around the
country. These were sent to retailers in advance of their release in
order to attract potential buyers for the cards. The box is where the
value is though, as these sealed promotional sets are almost never
seen. This item is in Excellent display condition, with some color
fading on the front panel. It is assumed the cards located inside the
box are in Mint condition. Price realized: $77
Lot
#19 - British MAD Magazine Bound Volume 1982
RARE MB $15
This
is a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
1983 by Suron International Publications, this is a bound volume of
magazines from the British version of MAD Magazine. These issues
feature reprints from the US issues, although there is some original
content from British artists and writers. The issues contained in
this volume are in Very Fine condition, with light surface, corner
and edge wear. The paper wraparound cover shows light storage and
handling wear, with a tiny bit of light fading along the spine. This
volume contains twelve (12) issues, and all are from the year 1982.
Foreign MAD bound volumes are very tough to find, so don't miss out
on this beauty! Price realized: $44
Lot
#20 - Completely MAD Trade Paperback Uncorrected Advance Proof
1991 MB $30
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1991 by
Little, Brown & Co., this is an "uncorrected advance proof"
of the book, Completely MAD. Completely MAD takes a super detailed
look into the creation of MAD Magazine, and is a thoroughly
entertaining read. This uncorrected proof is basically a bound
collection of photocopies of the pages of the book, with margin notes
and post-it stickers placed on top of photographs to mark their place
in the book. It is rather cool, actually. It's even better when you
compare the proof to the actual published book, just to see if there
were any changes made before publication. This proof has been read a
few times, and is in Excellent display condition, with storage and
handling wear. Price realized: $67
Lot
#21 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E Neuman Necktie Alfred As A
Cameraman 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), was sold nationally in Sears stores across the
country back in 1992, 1993 and 1994. This particular tie features
Alfred E. Neuman as a television cameraman, and the image on this tie
is taken from the cover of MAD Magazine #308. This tie is unused, and
is in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and handling
wear. This tie was also produced in the color green, and that tie is
the more widely seen version. This burgundy version is hardly ever
seen. Price realized: $11
Lot
#22 - Don Martin Enamel Pin Digs Deeper Cover Unused
Mint MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine and Don Martin memorabilia.
Produced in the 2000's in Germany, this is an enamel pin that
features the Don Martin character that appeared on the cover of the
"MAD's Don Martin Digs Deeper" paperback book. This pin is
beautifully done, and measures approx. 5/8" by 1". It is
unused, and in Mint condition. From top to bottom, it measures the
same as a US 25-cent coin. Price realized: $32
Lot
#23 - 1992 MAD Magazine Trading Cards Sealed
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 1371/20000, and is still factory sealed. All of the contents
are in presumed Mint condition. Price realized: $15
Lot
#24 - The MAD Scene Paperback Boxed Set Signet
1960's 8 Books MB $100
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1960's by
Signet Book Publishers Inc., this lot contains The MAD Scene
paperback boxed set. Boxed sets like these were produced by Signet
to sell surplus MAD paperbacks. Warner Books also followed suit to
this idea. This particular boxed set contains eight (8) different
MAD paperback books: Raving MAD, MAD In Orbit, The MAD Frontier,
Fighting MAD, It's a World, World.........MAD, The Voodoo MAD, and
The Questionable MAD. All of the books are original to the box, and
it appears that all have been read, some more than others. Overall,
the box is in decent display condition, with surface, corner and edge
wear. The books average Fine condition. Price realized: $305
Lot
#25 - 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: $31
Lot
#26 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Coffee Mug w/ Display Box
2000’s MB $15
Here’s
a very cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
Germany by Logoshirt Textil GmbH, this is an Alfred E. Neuman coffee
mug. This mug features Alfred E. Neuman on the front, with a red MAD
logo and the Certified MAD logo on the back. This mug is still
contained in its original display box, and is unused and in Mint
condition. The display box is in Near Mint condition, with light
storage and handling wear. Price realized: $42
Lot
#27 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman For President T-Shirt 2011 MB
$10
Here's
a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the 2011,
this is an Alfred E. Neuman for President t-shirt. This shirt
features Alfred E. Neuman on the front, along with a yellow MAD
Magazine logo. This shirt was sold at the Cartoon Network booth at
the 2011 San Diego Comic Con, and was made to promote the MAD -
Animated Series on the Cartoon Network. This shirt is an Adult size
XL, and is unused and in Mint condition. This shirt was made to look
used and worn (distressed), but this shirt is in perfect condition. Price realized: $21
Lot
#28 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Latex Head Mask
1981 Cesar MB $5
This
is a cool Alfred E. Neuman mask. Produced in 1981 by Cesar, this mask
was sold in gift shops and novelty stores through the mid-to-late
1980's. This particular example appears to have worn and used, with
some of the latex missing from around the mouth area. There is no
size listed, although I assume that it will fit the head of any
Adult. This mask is in decent display condition, but Alfred needs to
go to a hair salon real bad. Price realized: $13
Lot
#29 - Pre-MAD Alfred E. Neuman Ceramic Mug It Didn't Hurt A
Bit 1910's? MB $75
Here's
a cool piece of pre-MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Probably produced in the 1910's for the New York Dental Parlors, this
item is a ceramic mug featuring an early image of Alfred E. Neuman.
This image, along with the quote, "It Didn't Hurt A Bit",
also appeared on other pieces of pre-MAD memorabilia like, postcards,
trade cards, and calendars. For being over 100 years old, this mug is
in beautiful display condition, but it does have a few tiny cracks
and dings, some crazing, a few light scratches, and some of the gold
paint has been rubbed off of both the top and bottom trim. But, it is
very rare, with less than ten (10) known to exist. Price realized: $165
Lot
#30 - The Highly Unlikely Celebrity Cookbook Mort Drucker /
Frank Jacobs MB $10
This
is an obscure MAD Magazine-related paperback book. Published in 1964
by the New American Library, this item is a First Printing of "The
Highly Unlikely Celebrity Cookbook". While not technically a MAD
Magazine book, this book was written by MAD Magazine writer, Frank
Jacobs, and illustrated by MAD Magazine artist, Mort Drucker. This
book showcases some of Mr. Druckers early caricature work, while the
humorous wit from the hand of Mr. Jacobs shines brightly. This book
is complete, and is in VG condition. It would grade higher, but there
is light edge and paper browning, along with some light staining on
the front cover. Price realized: $87
Lot
#31 - MAD Magazine / Spy vs. Spy Plastic & Cork Table
Coaster MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
2000's for E.C. Publications by Logoshirt Textil GmbH, this item is a
MAD Magazine plastic coaster. Featuring the Black and White Spies on
the front, this is a licensed item that was produced and sold in
Germany. It was never offered for sale in the USA. Measuring approx.
4" by 4", this item is unused, and in Mint condition. Price realized: $10
Lot
#32 - MAD Magazine Issues 302 & 303 Hussein Asylum
Editions 1991 MB $50
This
is a super rare collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
1991 by E.C. Publications, these are issues 302 and 303 of MAD
Magazine. But, what makes these particular issues so unique is that
these are the rare "Hussein Asylum" editions of MAD
Magazine. The "Hussein Asylum" editions were issues 300,
301, 302, and 303, and they were distributed to the US troops in the
Middle East during the Persian Gulf war. The contents of the Hussein
Asylum issues and the regular issues are the same, and the only
distinguishing factor is the face of Alfred E. Neuman in the corner
of the front cover, where the UPC symbol would normally be. These
issues appear to be unread, and are in Near Mint condition, with
ultra-light storage and handling wear. Price realized: $155
Lot
#33 - Alfred E. Neuman Resin Monster Model Heads Unlicensed
2000’s MB $20
Here’s
an obscure piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the
2000’s, this is a set of three (3) different sculpted movie
monster heads, but these heads feature the face of MAD Magazine’s
Alfred E. Neuman on them. The monster heads in this package included
The Mummy, Frankenstein, and The Wolf-man, and all three show
Alfred’s grinning mug. All three are made of resin and are all
packaged together as one set of three (3) different. This package is
unopened, and the heads are in presumed Mint condition, with the
Wolfman head having a white/green combination resin mix. Each
measures approx. 1 ½" by 1 ¾". Price realized: $52
Lot
#34 - Esquire Magazine w/ MAD Magazine Parody August 1964
Rare MB $10
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1964 by
Esquire Inc., this is the August 1964 edition of Esquire Magazine.
Normally, any issue of Esquire would be of no value to a MAD Magazine
memorabilia collector. But, this issue is valuable to MAD Magazine
memorabilia collectors, as it contains the famous MAD Magazine
parody. This issue spoofs the MAD Letters Page, shows Alfred E.
Neuman in an article about “Real Problems”, takes a swipe
at a MAD Magazine “How To….” article, and parodies
the cover of MAD, calling it “BAD” instead. This issue
has been previously enjoyed, but it is in Excellent display
condition. Price realized: $31
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#35 - MAD's Greatest Artists / Don Martin Advance Uncorrected
Proof Rare MB $50
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2007 by
Running Press, this item is an Advance Uncorrected Proof edition of
The Completely MAD Don Martin. The Completely MAD Don Martin was
originally a two-volume hardcover collection of Don Martin's most
popular work from MAD Magazine. Collections from the likes of Sergio
Aragones, Al Jaffee, and Frank Jacobs followed from the same
publisher. This particular item, however, is a 16-page sampling from
the Don Martin set, and is quite difficult to find. This item
measures approx. 9 3/4" by 13", and is in Near Mint
condition, with ultra-light storage and handling wear. Price realized: $67
Lot
#36 - MAD Magazine / Dave Berg Desk Plaque Warner Brothers
Store 1993 MB $15
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1993 by E.C.
Publications, this is a MAD Magazine / Dave Berg desk plaque. This
item was sold exclusively at the Warner Brothers Studio Stores from
1993 to 1996, and reprints a panel of Dave Berg's "The Lighter
Side Of.... " art from MAD Magazine. There were three (3)
different plaques produced (Taxpayers, Smokers, and Lawyers), and
this is the "Smokers" version. This plaque was one of
several pieces of MAD Magazine memorabilia produced for sale at the
Warner Brothers Studio Stores, 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, with light storage and handling wear. The
original display box (with clear plastic stand) is also included. Price realized: $21
Lot
#37 - MAD Magazine 5-Pack Bundle "Bagged" Collection
Set Of Two (2) MB $15
Here's
a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the mid
2010's by E.C. Publications, this is a collected set of five (5)
different MAD Magazines. The magazines assembled in this collection
were overstock issues that were returned to the distributor. These
issues were then bundled randomly into packs of five, then resold as
a set. The front and back showing issues are the only issues you know
for sure that you are getting. The three other issues are a mystery,
and you won't know what they are until you open the package up. It is
assumed that they are also from the same time period (2014-2016), but
you just can't be sure. The magazines contained inside this package
are in assumed Mint condition, while the outer wrapper is complete.
There are two (2) different packaged bundles in this lot. Price realized: $52
Lot
#38 - Washington D.C. Mayor Marion Barry T-Shirt w/ Alfred E. Neuman
MB $25
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Produced in 1991, this is a t-shirt with a caricature of Washington
D.C. Mayor, Marion Barry, and our old friend, Alfred E. Neuman. This
t-shirt was made after Mr. Barry's FBI arrest in 1990. He was
convicted of smoking crack cocaine in a hotel room in a sting
operation, and later served two years in prison for his crime. On the
shirt, the FBI agent arresting Mr. Barry is Alfred. E. Neuman. The
MAD Magazine logo font is also seen in the word, "BAD".
This shirt appears to be unused, and is in Excellent display
condition. It measures an Adult size Large. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#39 - MADTV Emmy Consideration VHS Video Tape w/ Snake In A
Can MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD TV memorabilia. Produced in 2002 by the Yes
Design Group, this is an Emmy Award consideration VHS video tape from
the fine folks at MAD TV. The tape contains the entire episode of MAD
TV that aired on January 10, 2002, and this tape is encased in a
cardboard canister that also contains a spring-loaded cloth "snake".
The canister measures approx. 5 1/2" by 8 1/2", and is in
Excellent display condition. A WORD OF CAUTION: the spring loaded
snake is a beast to get back into the canister. That is why there is
a strong rubber band over the lid. If you do decide to open the
canister, good luck in trying to put the snake back in. Price realized: $87
Lot
#40 - MAD Magazine #377 w/ Lighter Side Of .....Premises &
Sketches MB $20
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1998 by
E.C. Publications, this lot contains issue #377 of MAD Magazine. Also
included with this issue is a set of two sketches drawn by the late
MAD Magazine editor, Nick Meglin, for the popular Dave Berg feature,
"The Lighter Side...". Later in his career, Mr. Berg
received gag writing help from Mr. Meglin for his "Lighter Side
of.." feature. Mr. Berg would receive all sorts of sketches and
ideas from Mr. Meglin, and then would finish them in ink and submit
them for publication. These particular sketches were used in MAD
#377. The issue and sketches are all included in this lot, and all
are in Excellent display condition. The staples have been removed
from the spine of the magazine, however. Price realized: $20
Lot
#41 - Swedish MAD Magazine / MAD Klassiker Hardcover EC Comic
Reprints MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1989
by Semic Press AB, this item is a hardcover book that features
reprints of the popular MAD comic books, published in the 1950's by
E.C. Comics. You could almost say that this is the Swedish version of
the Russ Cochran volumes of MAD comics that were published in the
1980's. This volume includes feature stories like Superduperman,
Mole!, and the Lone Stranger, among others, and this particular book
appears to have bee lightly read. It is in Excellent display
condition, with light surface and handling wear. Price realized: $10
Lot
#42 - MAD Magazine Squirt Toys Set Of Two (2) Different RARE
Unopened MB $40
Here
is a rare collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Manufactured in
1987 by Imagineering, this is a set of two (2) different MAD Magazine
squirt toys: a squirt stapler, and a squirt pack of gum. These are
part of a collection of eight (8) different squirt toys produced,
with the other toys being a plastic headset, a camera, a fire
extinguisher, a calculator, a lighter, and a pen and pencil. While
complete sets of MAD Squirt Toys do exist in collections, finding
them is getting increasingly difficult to do. These are still factory
sealed, and in near Mint condition, with light storage and handling
wear. Price realized: $79
Lot
#43 - Coronet Magazine w/ MAD Magazine Article May 1960
RARE MB $5
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1960 by
Esquire Inc., this is the May 1960 edition of Coronet Magazine.
Coronet Magazine was similar in content and layout to Readers Digest,
and with generally the same type of contents and features, including
a condensed book section. This particular issue includes an 8-page
article on MAD Magazine, and this article is one of the earliest
articles ever written about MAD. This issue has been well read, and
at over 60 years old, is still in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $21
Lot
#44 - Al Jaffee Cloisonne Pin Office Giveaway
1990's MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1990's by
Brian Fitterman for E.C. Publications and Al Jaffee , this is a
cloisonne pin from MAD Magazine. This pin was produced for giveaways
at trade shows, comic conventions, and other media events where Mr.
Jaffee appeared, and was also given away to visitors (for a limited
time) who visited the MAD offices. It features Mr. Jaffee's popular
self-portrait on the front, and is in Excellent display condition.
It measures approx. 7/8" by 1". Price realized: $10
Lot
#45 - Set Of Eleven (11) MAD Magazine 50th Anniversary Paperback
Books MB $50
Here's
a hard to find collection of MAD Magazine paperback books. Published
in 2002, 2003, and 2004 by I-Books, this is the complete set of
eleven (11) MAD Magazine "Anniversary Edition" paperback
books. These books are complete reprints of the first eleven MAD
paperback books (The MAD Reader, MAD Strikes Back, Inside MAD,
Utterly MAD, The Brothers MAD, The Bedside MAD, Son Of MAD, The
Organization MAD, Like MAD, The Ides Of MAD, and Fighting MAD), which
were published by Ballantine Books and Signet Books in the 1950's and
early 1960's. This is the complete set, and no additional books were
printed after the Fighting MAD book was published. These books are
unread, and are in Near Mint condition, with light storage and
handling wear. Price realized: $87
Lot
#46 - Spy vs. Spy Dry Erase Message Board Subscription
Premium 2000 MB $10
Here's
a cool MAD Magazine subscription premium. Produced in 2000 for E.C.
Publications, this item is a Spy vs. Spy dry erase message board.
This item was produced in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of
the popular MAD Magazine feature, Spy vs. Spy, and features both the
Black and White Spies on the front. 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 presumed Mint condition. Price realized: $16
Lot
#47 - 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 a 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 button shown at the
end of Row Two (top to bottom) 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. Price realized: $87
Lot
#48 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Pendant Warner Bros.
Store 1993 MB $15
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1993, this
item is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman pendant. This item was sold
exclusively in the once popular Warner Brothers Studio Stores. In
fact, this item was just one piece of a treasure trove of MAD
Magazine collectibles offered for sale at the Warner Brothers stores.
Other items included a denim jacket, a sweatshirt, Dave Berg art
plaques, cocktail napkins, a puzzle, and many other items. This
particular item appears to be unused, and is in Excellent display
condition. Price realized: $31
Lot
#49 - Alfred E. Neuman Cancelled Stamp First Day Cover
1984 San Jose MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 1984, this
item is an illustrated mailing envelope, with a cancelled Alfred E.
Neuman (fake) postage stamp attached to it. This item has been
postmarked in San Jose, California, with a date of November 6, 1984.
The Alfred E. Neuman stamp originally was found as a bonus in the MAD
Magazine annual, More Trash From MAD #7, and is not an official USPS
postage stamp. This item is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $5
Lot
#50 - French MAD Magazine Promotional Advertisement First
Issue 1965 MB $20
Here’s
a super rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
1965 for Editions Francelia, this is a full color advertisement for
the #1 issue of the French version of MAD Magazine. The French
version of MAD Magazine began publication in 1965, but lasted only
six (6) issues. It was revived back in 1981, but again it was a
short-lived run, lasting only eight (8) issues. This advertisement is
in remarkably good condition for being sixty years old, and it
measures approx. 9 ¼” by 12 ¼”. Price realized: $67
Lot
#51 - MAD Magazine / Halloween Gift Pack Paperback Booklets
1987 MB $25
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1987 by Warner
Books, this is a collection of ten (10) MAD Magazine mini-booklets.
These booklets were produced for sale in a special gift pack,
entitled, "MAD Trick Or Treat Reading". This gift pack
contains five (5) mini copies of the Howling MAD paperback book, and
five (5) mini copies of the Monster MAD paperback book. This item is
still factory sealed, and the booklets appear to be in Near Mint
condition. This a difficult piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia to
find, so don't miss out on this one! Price realized: $67
Lot
#52 - MAD Magazine Diecast Toy Car Single Car Pack
RARE MB $10
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2000 by
Racing Champions, this item is a 1/48 scale (Hot Wheels size) toy
car. There were five (5) different cars produced in the set, and all
were sold together in one set, in a graphic display box. This item is
rare as it displays just one car for sale. None of the cars were ever
sold individually. This item is unopened, and in presumed Mint
condition. Price realized: $48
Lot
#53 - Pre-MAD Alfred E. Neuman "Sillie Willie"
Circular Wall Plaque RARE MB $20
This
is a cool piece of pre-MAD Magazine memorabilia. Probably produced in
the 1940's, this lot contains a large, Alfred E. Neuman / Sillie
Willie wall plaque. This image more famously appeared in the set of
twelve (12) Sillie Willie crazy coasters (see Picture Three). But,
the complete set of twelve coasters were also marketed in the form of
a larger wall plaque. That's exactly what this item is. It is
photographed next to a pre-MAD Alfred E. Neuman postcard in Picture
One for size comparison only (postcard not included), and measures
approx. 7 1/4" in diameter. It features a cardboard back, with
a thin metal hoop at the top of the back for hanging. There is some
light surface wear and scratching on the front, but it is still in
Excellent display condition. The third photo shows a box of the
coasters, and is for image comparison only. The box of coasters is
not included. Price realized: $20
Lot
#54 - MAD Magazine / MAD Racing Charter Member Pin Sealed
(Stapled) Mint MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Racing memorabilia. Produced in 1998 by Toliver
Motorsports and E.C. Publications, this item is a cloisonne pin from
the Jerry Toliver / MAD Racing fan club. The club was in existence
for the two years Mr. Tolliver drove for the MAD Racing team, then it
was dissolved after the team found a different driver. This pin
measures approx. 1" by 1 1/2", and it is still enclosed in
its sealed (stapled) bag. Price realized: $10
Lot
#55 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E Neuman T-Shirt w/ Humorous Quote
1996 MB $15
Here's
a cool Alfred E. Neuman t-shirt. Produced in 1996, this is a MAD
Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman t-shirt. Featuring Alfred E. Neuman in
full color on the front, this shirt also has a caption that reads,
"The Nicest Thing About Success Is That You Don't Have To Listen
To Good Advice Anymore." This shirt is an Adult size Large, and
has been lightly worn and laundered. It is in Excellent display
condition. Price realized: $19
Lot
#56 - MAD Magazine 45 RPM Record French Pressing
RARE 1962 MB $20
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1962 by
Barclay Records, this is a MAD Magazine 45 rpm record. There are four
(4) songs on the record, "Agnes", "Blind Date",
"She Got A Nose Job", and "Let's Do The Pretzel",
and all four were found on the MAD Twists Rock N' Roll LP. I have not
played this record, so I do not know how it sounds. But, it is in
Excellent display condition, with its original paper sleeve. I have
never seen this format where there are two songs on each side of a 45
rpm record either. This record is very difficult to find, so don't
miss out! Price realized: $31
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#57 - Denmark / Danish MAD Magazine #1 First, Premiere Issue
1962 MB $50
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 decent display condition, with surface,
corner and edge wear, and a light horizontal crease across the front. Price realized: $50
Lot
#58 - Ghastly Jokes by Al Jaffee Hardcover Book
Non-MAD Art 1978 MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of Al Jaffee memorabilia. Originally published in 1976
by Grosset & Dunlap, this book is a collection of Al Jaffee's
non-MAD Magazine humor cartoons. Most, if not all, of the cartoons in
this book appear to be newer, and are not any of his old Tall Tale
cartoons from the 1950's and 1960's. The front cover features a
beautiful color illustration, and the contents are in black, white
and blue/green. This book is a 1978 edition, and is in Excellent
display condition. Price realized: $47
Lot
#59 - MAD Magazine Ceramic Tiki Mug w/ Box Subscription Premium
2018 MB $10
Here's
a cool MAD Magazine subscription premium. Produced in 2018 by Beeline
Creative and GeekiTikis, this is an Alfred E. Neuman miniature Tiki
Mug. This item was given to readers who purchased a subscription to
MAD Magazine. The mug measures approx. 2 3/8" by 2 7/8",
and looks like the size of a large shot glass. The box measures
approx. 3" by 3" by 3". The tiki mug is unused, and in
Mint condition. The box shows ultra-light handling wear, and is in
Near Mint condition. Price realized: $10
Lot
#60 - The MAD Summer Survival Guide Digest-Sized Book
2004 MB $10
Here's
a cool MAD Magazine book. Published in 2004 by MAD Books and E.C.
Publications, this is the "MAD Summer Survival Guide"
paperback book. This book is filled with reprints from previous
issues of MAD Magazine, and contains artwork from your favorite MAD
artists, like Don Martin, Sergio Aragones, Paul Coker, Duck Edwing,
and Dave Berg, among others. This book is a First Printing, and is in
Excellent display condition, with just a hint of storage and handling
wear. Price realized: $31
Lot
#61 - TANG / MAD Magazine Official Sweepstakes Entry Form
1997 MB $5
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1997 by
the Kraft Food Company, 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. The winner (and location) of this
specail issue of MAD is unknown. Measuring approx. 3 1/8" by 5
5/8", this item is unused, and in Mint condition. Price realized: $41
Lot
#62 - 1992 MAD Magazine Greeting Card Dave Berg / Sergio
Aragones Art MB $10
Here's
a super cool piece of MAD Mgazine memorabilia. Produced in 1992 by
Character Imprints, this is a MAD Magazine greeting card. This card
was part of Character Imprints "MAD About Cards" series of
greeting cards. This card features art by MAD magazine artist, Dave
Berg, on the front, while the interior art was drawn by MAD Magazine
artist, Sergio Aragones. This card is unused, and in Very Fine
condition, with a light moisture stain on the back. There is no
envelope. Price realized: $21
Lot
#63 - MAD Magazine / MAD TV Press Kit w/ Original
Envelope 1995 MB $30
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD TV memorabilia. Printed in 1995 by FOX
Publicity, this item is a complete MAD TV press kit. This kit
contains a selection of black & white still photos, printed
biographies of the cast and crew, and a brief summary of the general
content of the show, all contained in a glossy paper folder
(featuring Alfred E. Neuman in a straightjacket). The complete kit
is then contained in the original white paper envelope. This is one
of the rarest MAD TV pieces to find, especially because of the
existence of the original mailing envelope. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#64 - Sergio Aragones / FUNNIES Promotional Pinback Button
2011 MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of Sergio Aragones memorabilia. Produced in 2011 by
Bongo Entertainment Inc., this item is a promotional pinback button
from Sergio Aragones' FUNNIES comic book. These pinbacks were given
away at the Bongo Entertainment booth at the 2011 San Diego Comic
Con, and are now rarely seen. This pinback button features a color
self-portrait of Sergio on the front, and it is in Excellent display
condition, measuring approx. 2 1/4" in diameter. There is some
light scratching on the back as well. Price realized: $11
Lot
#65 - MAD Kids Mini Comic Burger King Giveaway Edition
2007 RARE MB $20
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2007 by
E.C. Publications, this is a 24-page mini issue of MAD Kids magazine.
This item was a giveaway at participating Burger King restaurants in
2007, and was part of a promotion that also included mini versions of
Looney Tunes comics and selected superhero titles from the DC Comics
line. This mini comic includes contributions from Sergio Aragones,
Dave Berg, and Charlie Kadau, among others. This items in in Near
Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and handling wear. Price realized: $660
Lot
#66 - Alfred E. Neuman "Fuzzy-Hair" Bust w/
Original Tag & Storage Box MB $80
This
is an early 1960's bust featuring a likeness of MAD Magazine's Alfred
E. Neuman. This bust features an Alfred lookalike with orange fuzzy
hair, and comes with the original hangtag which reads, "Don't Be
Sad, Don't Be Blue, 'Cause I'm The Guy Who'll Worry For You."
Also included in this lot is the original storage box for the bust.
The bust and box are both in Excellent display condition. The bust
measures approx. 4 1/2" tall, and is still factory sealed in its
original storage bag. Price realized: $115
Lot
#67 - MAD Magazine / "Soul Of MAD" Complete Set Of
Eight (8) Notecards MB $20
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2008 by
Heritage Auctions, this is a complete set of eight (8) notecards from
the MAD Magazine / Soul Of MAD original art auction. This auction was
held on November 14, 2008 at the Heritage Auction Galleries in
Dallas, Texas, and featured the iconic "Soul of MAD"
original art collection. There were eight different notecards
produced, and each one comes with a generic white envelope. An
official Heritage Auction Galleries ink pen is also included. The
notecards and envelopes are unused, and in Near Mint condition. with
light storage and handling wear. It is assumed the pen is also
unused. Price realized: $155
Lot
#68 - Sergio Aragones Change Of Address Announcement
RARE 1975 MB $20
Here's
a super rare piece of Sergio Aragones memorabilia. Produced in 1975
by MAD Magazine artist, Sergio Aragones, this is an official "change
of address" announcement card that he mailed to friends and
family in the Fall of 1975. This card contains some fantastic
Aragones artwork, complete with a self-portrait of Sergio installing
shingles on the roof of his new home. This card also doubled as the
Aragones' family 1975 Christmas Card. A copy of this card appears in
issue #32 of Cartoonist Profiles, in an article featuring MAD Artist
Christmas Cards (see Lot #139). This card measures approx. 4 5/8"
by 7 1/4", and is unused and is in Mint condition. The back is
blank. A recent Google search on the property indicates that it last
sold in November of 2022 for $6.5 million dollars. Price realized: $41
Lot
#69 - The Complete MAD Checklist #1 First Printing
1961 RARE MB $50
This
is a hard to find piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
1961 by Fred von Bernewitz, this is a first printing of the MAD
Checklist #1. 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 complete, and is in
Excellent display condition, although there is light staining on both
the front and back covers. Price realized: $130
Lot
#70 - German MAD Magazine Record Album "Wie Es Tohnt &
Stohnt" MB $10
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
features Alfred E. Neuman on the front, and is in Excellent display
condition, with bright colors and a little bit of wear around the
edges. The back of the sleeve features color artwork by Don Martin. Price realized: $23
Lot
#71 - 1960 Alfred E. Neuman For President Pinback Button
Excellent Display MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Produced in 1960 by E.C. Publications, this is an Alfred E. Neuman
for President pinback button. This item was produced for inclusion
into the 1960 Alfred E. Neuman for President campaign kit, which was
only sold through the Letters Pages of MAD Magazine. Besides the
pinback button, the kit also included a wall poster, a door sign, a
bumper sticker, and a campaign cap. Complete kits with the original
envelope are rarely seen, but they do exist. Out of all of the items
in the kit, the pinback button is probably the easiest item to find.
Measuring approx. 2 1/2" in diameter, this item is in Excellent
display condition, with light wear on the front and back. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#72 - Crazy Magazine Volume 4 / #8 w/ MAD Magazine Parody
1959 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 Excellent display condition, with surface, corner and edge wear. Price realized: $42
Lot
#73 - 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: $31
Lot
#74 - Swedish / Svenska MAD Magazine 1976 #2.5
RARE MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1976
by Williams Forlag AB, this is issue #2.5 from the year 1976 of the
Swedish version of MAD Magazine (#133 overall). This issue contains
reprints from the US version of MAD Magazine, but there is also some
original content from Swedish artists and writers. This issue is
rather difficult to find, as it is considered a mini-issue, and had
limited distribution. There is no color glossy cover, and the entire
contents are printed on the same newsprint as the interior pages
would be. This issue is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $105
Lot
#75 - 1983 MAD Magazine / Fleer Sticker Album Full Counter Top
Display Box MB $30
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1983 by the
Fleer Corporation, this item is a full display box of MAD Magazine
sticker albums. These albums were sticker books, where you attached
the MAD numbered stickers. But, they also doubled as a mini MAD
Magazine, as they contain features printed from past issues of MAD,
like Spy vs. Spy, Dave Berg’s “The Lighter Side”,
Don Martin, and even an Al Jaffee Fold-In on the back cover. This box
is in Excellent display condition, with light surface, corner and
edge wear, and a seam split on one of the bottom corners of the box
(pictured). Price realized: $52
Lot
#76 - Norway MAD Magazine MAD Klassiske Hardcover Book
EC Comics MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1990
by Semic/Nordisk Forlag AS, this item is a hardcover book that
features reprints of the popular MAD comic books, published in the
1950's by E.C. Comics. You could almost say that this is the
Norwegian version of the Russ Cochran volumes of MAD comics that were
published in the 1980's. This volume includes feature stories from
the early MAD comic books like, Shadow, Black & Blue Hawks, and
Cowboy, among several others. This book is in Excellent display
condition, with surface and handling wear. Price realized: $31
Lot
#77 - Australian MAD Magazine Promotional Sticker 1982
RARE MB $5
Here's
a super rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
1982 by Horwitz Grahame Pty. LTD., this is a promotional sticker from
the Australian version of MAD Magazine. These stickers were produced
just after the release of the first issue of Australian MAD, in an
effort to get retail newsstand sales going. Measuring approx. 2 3/8"
by 6 ¾", this item features Alfred E. Neuman and the MAD
Magazine logo on the front. This sticker is unused, and in Excellent
display condition, with light storage and handling wear. It is still
attached to its original wax paper backing as well. Price realized: $5
Lot
#78 - MAD Magazine Booksellers Press Kit 1990's
RARE MB $20
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1990's 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: 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, All
items are contained in a black paper folder, which shows some storage
and handling wear. All of the contents are in Near Mint condition,
and a gold foil MAD logo sticker has been attached to the front of
the folder. Price realized: $26
Lot
#79 - Handwriting On The Wall 33 1/3 RPM Record w/ Sergio
Aragones Art MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of Sergio Aragones memorabilia. Produced in 1968 by the
Atlantic Recording Corporation, this item is a 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 is a rare example of
Mr. Aragones non-MAD art, so don't miss out on this one! Price realized: $52
Lot
#80 - MAD Magazine Art Show Exhibit Opening Invitation Mark
Cohen 1994 MB $5
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1994 by the
Evansville Museum of Arts & Science, this item is an invitation
to the opening of the "Humor In A Jugular Vein" / MAD
Magazine original art exhibit, which was held from September 9
through November 27, 1994 at the Evansville Museum. This exhibit
showcased the MAD Magazine original art collection of the late Mark
Cohen, and this was one of the last stops on his 5 year tour of the
United States. Measuring approx. 5 1/8" by 7 1/8" unopened,
this item is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $16
Lot
#81 - Australian MAD Magazine Color Cover Proof Issue
#375 1999 MB $5
Here's
an obscure piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
1999 by Horwitz Grahame Pty. LTD, this is a color production proof of
the front cover of Australian MAD Magazine #374. Proofs like these
were sent to the Editorial team for examination before the issue went
to press. This proof measures approx. 9 1/2" by 13", and is
in Excellent display condition, with storage and handling wear. It
would look beautiful framed. Price realized: $9
Lot
#82 - Completely MAD Promotional Pinback Button
1991 MB $5
This
is a cool MAD Magazine display item. Produced in 1991 by Little,
Brown & Company, this item is promotional pinback button from the
Completely MAD book. This item was never sold to the public, but was
given away at trade shows, book sellers conventions, and a few were
even given away to members of the MAD staff. Measuring approx. 2 1/2"
in diameter, this item is in Excellent display condition, with a bit
of foxing on the metal back. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#83 - Cy Young Hardware Etched Drinking Glass w/
Alfred E. Neuman MB $10
Here's
a super rare piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Probably produced
in the 1970's, this item is a etched drinking glass 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 both the image of Alfred and the store name has been etched on
the front of the glass. This glass appears to be unused, and is in
Near Mint condition, with ultra-light handling and storage wear. Price realized: $52
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#84 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Necktie Australian
RARE MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1995 by
the Australian company, Davenport, this necktie is just one of a
couple of different MAD Magazine neckties produced by Davenport.
Including this necktie, all of the Australian MAD Magazine clothing
was sold in a clothing store company called, Grannie Mae's. Other
pieces of Australian MAD clothing produced were t-shirts, shirt and
shorts sets, a denim jacket, neckties, and a sweatshirt. This necktie
is made with 100% polyester, and appears to be unused and in Near
Mint condition, with light storage and handling wear. Price realized: $17
Lot
#85 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Butane Lighter
1990's RARE MB $50
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
1990's, this item is a MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman butane
lighter. This particular item was given to the staff of MAD, who
hoped that MAD would license it for sale. It didn't work out. The MAD
Logo and the face of Alfred E. Neuman have been etched onto the
front, and this item is in beautiful display condition, with a few
light scratches. From the collection of the late MAD Magazine artist,
Mr. Bob Clarke. Price realized: $155
Lot
#86 - Johnny Rot Gut Parody Liquor Bottle Collection of Bill
Gaines 1975 MB $50
Here's a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1975 by MAD Magazine art director, Mr. John Putnam, this is a J&B Scotch liquor bottle with a fake label attached to the front. The fake label on the front of the bottle is identical to the label that appears on a prop liquor bottle on the back cover of MAD Magazine #178 (see Picture Three). After the shoot, another identical fake label was printed, then applied to an old J&B Scotch whiskey bottle and presented to Bill Gaines as a gag gift. This item appeared in Lot #11141 in the October 2019 "The MAD Collection Of Annie Gaines" auction at Heritage Auction House is Dallas, Texas, and besides being a little dusty, this item is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $130
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#87 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Halloween Costume
Mask MB $20
Here's
one of the earliest MAD Magazine collectibles. Produced in 1960 by
Collegeville Costumes, this is an Alfred E. Neuman Halloween costume
mask. Originally, the entire costume came in a generic Collegeville
Costume box, along with a pair of generic orange/red pants, along
with a long sleeved shirt. This lot contains just the mask. This
mask appears to be unused, and is in Near Mint condition, with light
stotage and handling wear, and a tiny edge chip missing from Alfred's
right ear. It measures approx. 8 7/8" by 9 5/8". Price realized: $40
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#88 - Alfred E. Neuman Plastic Gumball Charm On Original Machine
Display Card MB $25
This
is a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the
1960's, this is an original 1960's gumball machine display card. The
items attached to this card include all sorts of 1960's gumball
machine premiums, like a troll doll, a couple of fat friars, a couple
of flicker rings, and a couple of clover good luck chram bracelets.
But, for the MAD Magazine collector, an Alfred E. Neuman charm is
also included. The cast for the Alfred charm was taken from an
original piece of 1950's MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman jewelry. The
eyes were hollowed out, and the recast piece became smaller. All of
the pieces are still attached to the card, and the card is still
contained in its original plastic shrinkwrap. This item is unused,
and in Mint condition. Price realized: $41
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#89 - The Ridiculously Expensive MAD School Library Book
RARE MB $20
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1969 by the
World Publishing Company, this is a First Printing of the MAD
Magazine book, The Ridiculously Expensive MAD. This particular book
is special in that it was purchased and used by the Nether Providence
High School Library in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, and the library
stamp w/ card holder is shown on the last page. This book is in
decent display condition, with a partially trimmed dustjacket. But
miraculously, there is a bonus that is still attached. The full
color, MAD Mobile (pictured). Price realized: $20
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#90 - MAD Magazine 1/64 Scale Toy Cars Collection Four (4)
Different MB $20
Here's
a neat collection of MAD Racing memorabilia. Produced in 1998 and
2000 by Action Racing Collectibles and 2000 by Racing Chamions Inc.,
this is a set of four (4) MAD Magazine "Hot Wheels" type
toy cars. Two (2) of the cars are from the MAD Racing team of Jerry
Toliver, while the other cars are from the Dale Creasy Jr. team. It
appears that the Dale Creasy Jr. cars are identical, excpet they are
packaged differently. All of the cars are still sealed in their
original packaging, and are in assumed Mint condition. Price realized: $90
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#91 - Don Martin "Life Can Be So Embarrassing"
1989 Calendar RARE MB $15
Here's
a rare piece of Don Martin memorabilia. Produced in 1988 by Argus
Communications, this is a wall calendar featuring the art stylings of
MAD Magazine's MADdest artist, Mr. Don Martin. After leaving MAD in
1987, Mr. Martin was employed at Cracked Magazine. While there, he
continued to do freelance work for other companies, and for himself.
This calendar features his post-MAD work, and includes his famous
hinged feet, sound effects, and extended pinky fingers. This
calendar is unused, and in Near Mint condition, with light storage
and handling wear. Price realized: $15
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#92 - MAD Magazine / Spy vs. Spy Coffee Mug International
Spy Museum MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of Spy vs. Spy memorabilia. Produced in the 2000's for
the International Spu Museum, this is a ceramic coffee mug featuring
the Black and White Spies from the popular MAD Magazine feature, Spy
vs. Spy. This mug features the Black and White Spies on one side,
while the Spy vs. Spy logo and the International Spy Museum logo
appear on the other. This coffee mug appears to be unused, and is in
Near Mint condition, with light storage and handling wear. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#93 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman HO Scale Toy Boxcar
Train Car MB $20
Here's
a super cool piece of unlicensed MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced
in the late 2010's, this is an HO scale toy train car. This toy
boxcar features Alfred E. Neuman and Donald Trump (from the cover of
MAD #545) on one half of the side panel, with Alfred E. Neuman and
the Black and White Spies on the other half of the side panel. Both
side panels of the boxcar are identical. This item measures approx.
6" long by 2" tall by 1 1/2" wide, and is unused and
in Mint condition. Price realized: $87
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#94 - Collectibly MAD Hardcover Book Unsigned Slipcased
Edition RARE MB $75
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1995 by
Kitchen Sink Press, this is a First Edition hardcover copy of
Collectibly MAD. Collectibly MAD is considered the "Bible"
to most MAD Magazine and EC Comic memorabilia collectors, as it
contains pictures and detailed desciptions of almost every piece of
MAD Magazine and EC Comic memorabilia you can think of. There were
three (3) versions of this book released. One was a bound paperback
version, one was a simple hardcover version, and the last was a
hardcover version that had a certificate signed by Bill Gaines and
was placed inside a protective slipcase. This particular book could
be considered version #4, as it is a hardcover slipcased version
without the signed certificate. This version also has an early black
& white photo of Gaines and Company as the end pages. The other
three versions have the MAD Magazine and EC Comics logos as their end
pages, with each printed on a different colored paper. This item is
in Excellent display condition, with some light surface and handling
wear on the outside of the slipcase. Price realized: $87
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#95 - Don Martin T-Shirt One Fine Day At The Adult Magazine
Store Size L MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of Don Martin memorabilia. Produced in the early
2000's, this is a t-shirt featuring thirteen (13) panels of Don
Martin art. This work is very reminiscent of his work for MAD, but I
believe this shirt was once sold on the Don Martin website when it
was still active. While the color of the shirt is fine, the
silk-screened color choice (aqua blue) leaves alot to be desired.
Straight black would have been best, especially for clarity. In any
event, the front of the shirt shows eleven (11) panels of art, while
the back shows the remaining two (2) panels. This shirt has been
gently worn and laundered, and is in Excellent display condition. It
measures an Adult size Large. Price realized: No Bid
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#96 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman T-Shirt Reed College
Exhibit 2014 MB $25
Here's
a unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2014 by MAD
Magazine memorabilia collector, Mr. Bennett Barsk, this is a t-shirt
he produced for a panel discussion and exhibit he created at his
college alma mater, Reed College. Mr. Barsk borrowed the image shown
on the shirt from a poster from the 1973 MAD Magazine original art
exhibit at Yale University. This particular shirt is an Adult
Extra-Large (XL), and is unused and in Mint condition. Price realized: No Bid
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#97 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Coffee Mug 2000's
Mint MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 2000's,
this item is a MAD Magazine ceramic coffee mug. One side of the mug
features the grinning face of Alfred E. Neuman, while the other side
shows the words, "What, Me Worry?". This is a newer item,
as the face of Alfred was done by Mark Fredrickson, but it appears to
be unused and is in Mint condition. Price realized: $21
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#98 - MAD Magazine / Up The Academy Promotional Poster
1980 MB $20
This
is a very rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1980 by
Warner Brothers Inc., this is a promotional poster for the 1980 box
office flop, Up The Academy. Many pieces of memorabilia were produced
for this movie, and this item is one of the rarest pieces released.
It features Alfred E. Neuman in full military regalia on the front
(along with two pigeons on his helmet), with the pigeons indicating,
"School's Out" and "Up The Academy" in word
balloons above their heads. This poster has been folded, and measures
approx. 19" by 28" (unfolded). It is in terrific display
condition, with light surface wear and a tiny pinhole in each corner. Price realized: No Bid
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#99 - Cartoonist Profiles #10 June 1971 w/ MAD
Surprise Party Article MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1971 by
Cartoonist Profiles, this is issue #10 of Cartoonist Profiles
magazine. Cartoonist Profiles was a popular cartoonist/comic artist
publication that contained articles and interviews with some of
America's most popular cartoonists. This particular issue contains
an article about a MAD Magazine surprise party, held in honor of the
late MAD Magazine production man, Mr. Lenny Brenner. This article
contains more pictures than text, and that is OK, because it's fun
looking at the MAD guys when they're having fun. Twelve (12) pages
of fun. This issue has been lightly read, but is in Excellent
display condition. Price realized: $31
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#100 - National Lampoon Magazine #11 February 1971 w/
Alfred E. Neuman MB $5
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1970 by
the National Lampoon Inc., this is issue #11 of the National Lampoon.
The National Lampoon was the adult version of MAD Magazine, and
contained not only humor and parody, but also nudity and profanity.
This particular issue contains an appearance by Alfred E. Neuman on
the inside pages, along with an advertisement containing artwork by
MAD Magazine's Mort Drucker. This issue has been lightly read, and
is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $21
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#101 - Finland / Finnish MAD Magazine First, Premiere #1 Issue
Second Edition MB $20
This
is a very cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published
in 1982 by Kustannus Oy Semic, this lot contains the first, premiere,
#1 issue from the Second Edition of the Finnish version of MAD
Magazine. This issue mainly contains reprints from the US version,
but there is also some original content from Finnish artists and
writers. This issue is in VG/F condition, with light surface, corner
and edge wear, and some light wear along the spine. This issue is
relatively difficult to find, so don't miss out! Price realized: $130
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#102 - Mini MAD Magazine Promotional Issue Once Upon A Time In
Hollywood MB $40
Here's
a super hard to find piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
2019 by E.C. Publications, this is a promotional mini issue of MAD
Magazine. This mini issue was included in the Once Upon A Time In
Hollywood Blu-Ray Collectors Edition boxed set, and was never sold
individually. This issue contains artwork by Tom Richmond, and
borrows ads and art from previous issues of MAD. In the first
picture, this mini issue has been photographed next to a foreign
edition of MAD, for size comparison only. That issue is not included
with this issue. This mini issue is rather difficult to find, so
don't miss out! Price realized: $40
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#103 - Baby Boomer Collectibles #3 w/ MAD Magazine
Collectibles Article MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1993 by ADD
Inc., this is issue #3 of Baby Boomer Collectibles, a pop culture
magazine. This particular issue features a seven (7) page article on
collecting MAD Magazine memorabilia, and those pages are filled with
pictures of toys and artifacts from MAD, as well as early pre-MAD
images of Alfred E. Neuman. This particular issue appears to be
unread, and is in NM condition, with light surface and handling wear.
Note:
I purchased this issue (not this EXACT issue) off a newsstand in
Stevens Point, Wisconsin in the Fall of 1993, and it changed my life.
At the time, my MAD collection consisted of magazines and a few
paperback books. Little did I know that by purchasing this issue, I
would be placing ads in newspapers across the country, looking for
MAD Magazine memorabilia. That was over 30 years ago, and I wouldn't
change a thing. You can thank this issue of Baby Boomer Collectibles
for the MAD Magazine memorabilia auction you're participating in
tonight. Price realized: $41
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#104 - 1976 San Diego Comic Con Guest Appearance Guide w/
Sergio Cover MB $30
Here's
a super cool piece of Sergio Aragones and MAD Magazine memorabilia.
Published in 1976 by he San Diego Comic Con Inc., this is the program
from the 1976 event. This item contains biographies of the comic
artists and writers that attended the event, as well as other
entertainment industry guests. MAD Magazine's Sergio Aragones
illustrated the front cover, and also appears inside with a personal
biography. MAD's Al Jaffee also make an illustrated appearance.
Besides the appearance of the MAD guys, this issue also contains
biographies / art illustrations from the likes of Mel Blanc, Ray
Bradbury, Jack Kirby, Dale Messick, Don & Maggie Thompson, Russel
Myers, Chester Gould, and Johnny Hart, among several others. This
item is in Excellent display condition, with light edge browning. Price realized: $64
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#105 - Forbes Magazine June 15, 1987 Edition w/ Bill
Gaines Interview MB $10
Here's
a obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1987 by
Forbes Inc., this is the June 15, 1987 edition of Forbes Magazine.
Among all of the other financial articles and business talk, this
issue features a two-page article about MAD Magazine's founder, Mr.
Bill Gaines. This issue is in Excellent display condition, with
light storage and handling wear. Price realized: $21
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#106 - 1978 MAD Magazine Monthly Wall Calendar w/ Original
Mailing Envelope MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1977 by Warner
Books for E.C. Publications, this is a 1978 MAD Magazine wall
calendar. Every month, this calendar features art from previously
published issues of MAD, and the centerfold shows full color
reproductions of every cover of MAD Magazine, from issue #24 though
issue #193. Measuring approx. 10 1/2" by 11 3/4", this
calendar is unused, and is in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light
storage and handling wear. The storage envelope is complete, but
does show some storage and handling wear. Price realized: No Bid
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#107 - Coffee Mug w/ Certified MAD Logo On The Bottom Ceramic Shop
Sample MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Originally produced in
1996 by XPRES Corporation, this was a blank, white, MAD Magazine
coffee mug. Blank coffee mugs like this one were produced as test
samples, for color checking purposes. The sides were left blank, but
the Certified MAD logo was still stamped on the bottom. The blank
mugs were then donated to a ceramics store in Winston-Salem, where
they were then decorated and purchased by local artists. This is a
blank mug, decorated by one such artist, and is signed, KG '03. This
mug is in Excellent display condition, with areas of some light paint
loss on each side. Price realized: No Bid
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#108 - MAD Magazine Subscription Pin Set w/ Original Mailing
Envelope MB $25
Here's
a neat collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the early
1990's for E.C. Publications, this lot contains three (3) sealed MAD
Magazine subscription premium cloisonne pins, with their original
padded mailing envelope. The pins in this set are the White Spy pin,
the Black Spy pin, and the red MAD logo pin, and each are still
sealed in their original plastic bag. The padded envelope shows a
stamped MAD Magazine mailing address at the upper left hand corner,
and the postage sticker indicates a July 26, 1993 mailing date. The
purchasers mailing address label has been removed. All items are in
Excellent display condition. Price realized: No Bid
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#109 - Australian MAD Magazine Publisher Brown Paper Shopping
Bag MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
2000's by GisPac for Nextmedia Pty. LTD, this item is a brown paper
shopping bag. This item was given away by Nextmedia at trade shows
and other media events, and the bag features the logos of all the
publications Nextmedia publishes, including the Australian version of
MAD Magazine. This item measures approx. 16" by 12 1/2" by
4 1/2" (opened), and is in Excellent display condition. It has
been folded, however. Price realized: No Bid
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#110 - Spy vs. Spy Promotional Mini Issue Running
Press 2010 MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of Spy vs. Spy memorabilia. Produced in 2010 by Running
Press, this is a mini issue chock full of Spy vs. Spy cartoons. This
mini issue was included in a box along with a set of mini Spy vs. Spy
action figures which were also produced by Running Press. All of the
Spy art was drawn by the original creator of Spy vs. Spy, Mr. Antonio
Prohias, and there appears to be at least twenty five (25) pages of
art in the book. The item measures approx. 2 1/2" by 3",
and is in Excellent display condition, with light storage and
handling wear. Price realized: $17
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#111 - Finland / Finnish MAD Magazine 1990 / 1991 Wall
Calendar RARE MB $20
This
is a very cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
1990 by Kustannus Oy Semic, this lot contains a spiral-bound wall
calendar from the Finnish version of MAD Magazine. This calendar
contains art reprints from the US version, and any text has been
translated and printed in the Finnish language. The numbered days are
very unique, however, as they list notable foreign events that
happened on that specific day (August 13 - Fidel Castro's birthday,
February 6 - Ronald Reagan's birthday, etc.). This calendar is also
unique as it runs from August of 1990 through July of 1991. This
item appears to be unused, and is in decent display condition, with
evident storage and handling wear, and some light paper loss on the
back (caused by a price sticker removal?). This calendar is big, and
measures approx. 11 1/2" by 16 1/2" unopened. Price realized: $67
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#112 - 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. Price realized: $106
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#113 - Sixty (60) Years Of MAD Promotional Display Postcard
2012 MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2012 by the
Cartoon Art Museum, this is a promotional postcard from their "60
Years of MAD" original art display. This event ran from April
21, 2012 through September 16, 2012 at the Cartoon Art Museum in San
Francisco, and featured original MAD Magazine artwork, sketches, and
collectibles. It was well atttended, and was one of the most popular
exhibits ever curated at the museum. This postcard measures approx.
4" by 6", and is in Near Mint condition, with a light hint
of storage and handling wear. Price realized: $32
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#114 - Swedish / Sweden Fantomen Comic Books w/ Swedish MAD
Magazine Ads MB $5
Here's
a unique set of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1986
and 2000 by Semic Press AB, this lot contains issues 1984 / #14 and
2000 / #20 of Fantomen, which is the Swedish version of The Phantom.
While these issues are unique, its their back covers that MAD
Magazine memorabilia collectors desire the most. Each of these
issues has an advertisement for the Swedish MAD on their respective
back covers. These issues have been read and enjoyed, and are in
Excellent display condition, with storage and handling wear. Price realized: $5
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#115 - MAD About Politics Hardcover Book w/ Campaign Kit
Pieces RARE MB $10
Here's
a hard to find MAD Magazine book. Published in 2008 by Insight
Editions, this is a First Printing of the MAD Magazine hardcover
book, MAD About Politics. This book is very unique to the MAD brand,
as it is filled with 3-D "Pop-Up" activities in the pages.
As an added bonus, a MAD Campaign kit can be found in the back, with
stickers and a poster. This book appears to have been unread (and
unplayed with) and is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $22
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#116 - Spencer Gifts "April Fools" Catalog w/ MAD
Magazine Shirt, Hat, Doll MB $5
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1999 by
Spencer Gifts, this is their Spring 1999 new products catalog. This
catalog features Alfred E. Neuman on the front cover, and features
pictures of other MAD Magazine memorabilia on the inside. Besides
MAD Magazine, other featured collectibles include items from Star
Wars, Star Trek, KISS, and Austin Powers. This catalog appears to
have been read just once or twice, and is in Near Mint condition,
with light storage and handling wear. Price realized: $5
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#117 - MAD Magazine / Bill Gaines Signed Letter w/ MAD Watch
Order Form MB $25
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1988, this is
a signed letter that was sent from Bill Gaines to his stable of MAD
artists, writers, and office personnel. This letter indicates that
each of the UGOI would be receiving a 35th Anniversary MAD watch.
And, if they wanted another watch or two for family or friends, they
could order more at less than retail pricing. This letter has been
signed in red ink by Mr. Gaines, and was folded in half at some point
(but not for a while). The letter also shows a 3" tear at the
upper left hand corner. The copied order form has a 3/4" by 3
1/2" missing from the upper left hand corner as well. Price realized: $41
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#118 - MAD Minute / MAD Magazine Cassette Tapes Set Of Three
(3) RARE MB $15
This
is a super rare collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
the 1980's for E. C. Publications, this lot contains three (3)
different MAD Minute cassette tapes. 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. The
episode numbers on these tapes include 5, 23, 28, 40, and 45. These
tapes are in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $40
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#119 - Sergio Aragones / Les Piepons French Hardcover Book
1992 MB $15
Here's
a super cool piece of foreign Sergio Aragones memorabilia. Published
in 1992 by Editions Dupuis, this is a hardcover edition of the French
version of the Sergio Aragones book, Smokehouse Five. The book has
been printed in full color, and showcases some of Mr. Aragones'
finest work. There is some paper loss on both the front and back
inside front covers, maybe due to some tape or sticker removal? In
any event, this book is 48 pages in length, and is in Excellent
display condition. Price realized: $26
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#120 - MAD Magazine "Fantasy" Race Cars Set Of Three
(3) Different 2019 MB $40
Here's
a super rare set of MAD Magazine-inspired toys. Produced in 2019,
this lot consists of three (3) MAD Magazine-inspired "Hot
Wheel" toy cars. This set includes two (2) Coca Cola cars with
Alfred E. Neuman display backer cards, and a Spy vs. Spy truck with
several Spy .vs. Spy logos on the sides and roof of the truck. I am
not sure who the manufacturer was of these cars, nor do I know how
many of these cars have been made. But, I do know that these cars are
very cool, and are Excellent display specimens. All three cars are
still sealed on their respective display cards, and are in presumed
Mint condition. Price realized: $136
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#121 - Cracked Magazine Paperback Books Set Of Two (2) Different
1960's MB $20
Here's
some cool and rare pieces of memorabilia from Cracked Magazine.
Published in 1960 and 1962 by Ace Books Inc., this lot contains First
Printings of the first two paperback books Cracked Magazine ever
published. Titled, "The Cracked Reader" and "Completely
Cracked", thses books contain reprints from some of the earliest
issues of Cracked Magazine. You don't find these books very often
and when you do, they are often beat up rather badly. These two gems
are almost flawless, and could be considered N.O.S. (New Old Stock).
The Cracked Reader appears to be fresh off the newsstand, and is in
NM condition. The Completely MAD book shows a tiny bit more storage
and handling wear, and is in VF/NM condition. These books are
beautiful, and would look great on your MAD bookshelf, simply because
of their condition. Price realized: $82
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#122 - The MAD Morality First Printing Signed By
Vernard Eller 1970 MB $10
This
is a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1970 by
Abingdon Press, this item is a MAD Magazine trade paperback book.
Entitled, The MAD Morality, this book features reprints from the
pages of MAD Magazine, and was written by Dr. Vernard Eller, a
Professor of Religion at LaVerne College. This book is a first
printing, and is in Excellent display condition, with with surface,
corner and edge wear. It is also been signed by Dr. Eller, on the
opening page. Price realized: $62
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#123 - MAD Magazine / Jerry DeFuccio Signed Portrait
John Severin Art MB $15
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the late
1960's for the late MAD Magazine associate editor, Mr. Jerry
DeFuccio, this is a portrait sheet that was illustrated and produced
by John Severin, an artist who contributed to a few of the early MAD
comic books, and later became known as Cracked Magazine's main cover
artist. At some point, Mr. DeFuccio sent one of these to May Sakami,
a late 1960's MAD Magazine contributor known primarily for writing
the gags for Paul Coker's Horrifying Cliches. He added some brief
text to the sheet, and called himself, "The Italian Huck Finn".
This item is in Excellent display condition, with light wear around
the edges and a lower left hand corner fold. Price realized: No Bid
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#124 - MAD Magazine / Up The Academy Sneak Preview Invitation
/ Letter MB $10
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1980 by radio
station M-104.9 in Roanoke, Virginia, this item is a
letter/invitation to attend a sneak preview screening of the 1980 box
office flop, Up The Academy. This screening was held at Richmond's
Loew's Theatre on Saturday, April 26, 1980 at 8:00 pm. This letter
gained admission to the event. While this letter shows no MAD
Magazine logo or Alfred E. Neuman face, it is still considered to be
a rare piece of MAD Magazine history. This letter shows surface,
corner, and edge wear, with light corner creases on both the upper
left and right corners. It has also been folded horizontally through
the middle, but not for a long time. Price realized: No Bid
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#125 - The MAD Show Original Display Sign P.J.'s Theatre /
Santa Monica MB $350
Here's
an incredibly rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
1966, this is an original MAD Show display sign from P.J.'s Theatre
in Santa Monica, California. Featuring Alfred E. Neuman and the MAD
logo on the front, this poster is from The MAD Show, a musical revue
based on the stylings of MAD Magazine. Originally, this show opened
in January of 1966 at the New Theatre in New York City, and ran for
871 performances. It is unknown (to me) just how many performances
were held at the P.J.'s venue. Measuring approx. 14" by 22",
this poster is in terrific display condition, with edge and corner
wear, and a light crease across the top. There is also a tiny piece
missing from the lower right hand corner of the poster. Despite it's
flaws, this poster is beautiful, and could quite possibly be the only
one left in existence. Also included with this poster is a MAD Show
playbill from P.J.'s Theatre, and a handwritten news release
indicating the departure of Bob Harvey, a writer for the MAD Show in
Santa Monica. Price realized: $530
END OF SESSION ONE
SESSION TWO - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
Lot
#126 - HITS Magazine 10th Anniversary Issue Alfred
E. Neuman Cover MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Published in 1996 by
Hits Magazine Inc., this is the 10th anniversay edition of HITS
Magazine. HITS is a music industry trade publication that tracks
sales and airplay data, interviews music industry leaders, and
dabbles in other entertainment news. This particular issue features
MAD Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman on the front cover, which was drawn
by MAD's own Sam Viviano. Alfred and Sam appear to be frequent guest
stars of this magazine, as evidenced by an offering of Sam's past
covers. This item appears to have been read just a few times, and is
in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $28
Lot
#127 - MAD Magazine 35th Anniversary Watch w/ Original Storage
Box MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1988 by
Concepts Plus, this is an original MAD Magazine 35th annivesary watch
with the original display box. This watch has a blue leather band,
and the face of the watch shows Alfred E. Neuman in a straightjacket.
His legs are both the hour and minute hand on the watch. The box
comes with the original bubble wrapper and limited warranty slip.
All of the items are in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $27
Lot
#128 - Australian MAD Magazine Seasonal Christmas Card
2000's MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
2000's by Horwitz Grahame Pty. LTD, this is a Christmas card that the
Horwitz Group produced for all of their vendors and associates. This
card features the MAD Magazine logo on the front, and has a holiday
greeting printed on the inside. This card measures approx. 6 1/2"
by 9 1/2" while closed, and is unused and in Near Mint
condition, with a tiny corner ding at the lower right hand corner. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#129 - Slop Culture Kids Trading Cards w/ Alfred E. Neuman
Parody 2024 MB $5
Here's
an obscure lot of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 2024 by
Magic Marker Art, this is a set of two (2) trading cards from the
Slop Culture Kids - Series Two trading card set. There are ninety
(90) cards in the set, and these two cards have references to MAD
Magazin's Alfred E. Neuman. The characters look the same n each
card, but one is nmaed Mika Worry?, while the other is named Absurd
Alfred. The characters on these cards show very little resemblence
to Alfred E. Neuman, except for the top of the face (from the ears on
up). These cards are a unique novelty for the MAD Magazine
memorabilia collector, and are unused and in Mint condition. Price realized: $21
Lot
#130 - MAD Magazine Autograph Sheet 1990's Comic Con
MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1990's by
E.C. Publications, this lot contains a MAD Magazine autograph sheet.
Hundreds of sheets like these were produced, and given to various MAD
Magazine artists for use at comic book conventions and other media
events . Whenever fans would line up at the MAD artist's booth or
table, they would use these sheets for an autograph or sketch.
Measuring approx. 5 1/2" by 8 1/2", this sheet is unused,
and in Excellent display condition, with ultra-light storage and
handling wear. Price realized: $5
Lot
#131 - Alfred E. Neuman / Ronnie Vietnam Era Coffee Mug
RARE MB $25
Here's
a rare piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Probably produced in
the 1960's, this is a ceramic coffee cup that shows a likeness of MAD
Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman. The other side of the cup shows an
Oriental landscape scene, which leads me to believe this cup is from
the Vietnam War era. There have been pieces of Vietnam War-era
clothing with patches of Alfred E. Neuman sewn onto them, so it
speaks volumes that he was a part of the Vietnam War culture among
the fighting men. I would guess that this mug belonged to a service
member named Ronnie, and was given to him at a veterans gathering.
It is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $67
Lot
#132 - 1950's Color Photographic Slide w/ Alfred E. Neuman
Figure In A Parade MB $5
Here's
an obscure piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Probably produced
in the 1950's, this is a color photographic slide taken on a parade
route. But the main image in the picture is a large (probably
paper-mache) figure of MAD Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman. It is shown
sitting on a trailer, while being pulled by a car. Judging from the
height of the car and trailer bed, this Alfred E. Neuman figure has
to be at least 10 feet tall. It is difficult to get a decent, clear
image from a color slide when you don't have the right tools, but
these are the best I could do. This is a very unique piece of early
MAD Magazine memorabilia, so don't miss out. Price realized: $52
Lot
#133 - Grateful Dead Inspired T-Shirt w/ Alfred E. Neuman
Unique MB $10
Here's
a unique piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Probably produced in
the 1990's, this is a unique t-shirt that features likenesses of
Ronald Reagan, George Bush, and Alfred E. Neuman. This shirt shows
three characters rowing a boat (with a Capitol rotunda as the top) in
shark-infested waters. The words printed on the shirt, "Don't
Lend Your Hand To Raise No Flag Atop No Ship Of Fools" is a
lyric from a 1974 Grateful Dead song called, Ship Of Fools. The
Reagan, Bush, and Alfred faces are very cartoony, and I can't believe
that these were made in a very large batch. This shirt has been worn
and laundered several times, but is still in decent display
condition, with a 1 1/2" tear on the rotunda. It is an Adult
size Large. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#134 - L'Echo Des Savanes Special #43 July/August 1978 w/
EC Comic Reprints MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1978
by Editions Dufromage, this is the July/August 1978 edition of L'Echo
Des Savanes magazine. L'Echo Des Savanes is a French magazine that
could be compared to Cartoonist Profiles. This particular issue
features reprints from the French MAD hardcover book, Les Annes
Folles MAD, which in turn featured reprints from the early MAD / EC
Comic books from the 1950's. This issue has been read, but it is in
Excellent display condition, with light surface, corner and edge
wear. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#135 - SPY Magazine January/February 1991 Issue w/ MAD
Magazine Article MB $5
Here's
a unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1991 by Spy
Publishing Partners L.P., this is the January/February 1991 edition
of Spy Magazine. Among other articles, this particular issue has an
article about MAD Magazine. There's a caricature of Bill Gaines at
the top of the page, and the MAD logo font is used with the letter
"M" at the beginning of the article. This issue has been
read and enjoyed, and is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $5
Lot
#136 - The MAD Show Original Tile Potholder / Wall Hanging
1966 RARE MB $200
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1966 by
Designed Tiles in New York City, this is an original ceramic tile
potholder / wall hanging. This ceramic tile is from The MAD Show, an
off-Broadway musical revue based on the stylings of MAD Magazine.
This show opened in January of 1966 at the New Theatre, and ran for
871 performances. Featuring Alfred E. Neuman and the MAD logo on the
front, this item has a cork backing with a ring for hanging attached
to the back. Measuring approx. 6" by 6", this tile is in
Excellent display condition, with light storage and handling wear.
These tiles were given away to the cast members and crew of the show,
and a few made their way into the hands of a few folks at MAD
Magazine. This one's a beauty, so don't miss out! Price realized: $585
Lot
#137 - TV Guide October 28, 1968 Issue w/ MAD About
Television Article MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1968 by TV
Guide, this is the October 28, 1968 edition of TV Guide. Among other
articles, tv show scheduling, and show information, this particular
issue has an article about MAD Magazine tv show parodies. MAD
Magazine art from I Spy, the Flying Nun, and Star Trek is also shown
in the article. This issue has been read and enjoyed, and is in
decent display condition, with significant surface, corner and edge
wear. Price realized: $11
Lot
138 - Don Martin "Things That Irritate You The Most"
1988 Calendar RARE MB $15
Here's
a rare piece of Don Martin memorabilia. Produced in 1987 by Argus
Communications, this is a wall calendar featuring the art stylings of
MAD Magazine's MADdest artist, Mr. Don Martin. After leaving MAD in
1987, Mr. Martin was employed at Cracked Magazine. While there, he
continued to do freelance work for other companies, and for himself.
This calendar features his post-MAD work, and includes his famous
hinged feet, sound effects, and extended pinky fingers. This
calendar is unused, and in Near Mint condition, with light storage
and handling wear. Price realized: $28
Lot
#139 - Cartoonist Profiles #32 December 1976 w/MAD Christmas
Cards Article MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1976 by
Cartoonist Profiles, this is issue #32 of Cartoonist Profiles
magazine. Cartoonist Profiles was a popular cartoonist/comic artist
publication that contained articles and interviews with some of
America's most popular cartoonists. This particular issue contains
an article about MAD Magazine artist Christmas cards, with offerings
from most of the MAD Magazine artists. One card in particular is
interesting, and is shown in Picture #2. It is an original card from
Sergio Aragones (yellow card), and it is being offered for sale in
Friday night's session (see Lot #68). This issue has been lightly
read, but is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $51
Lot
#140 - MAD Magazine / The Dellwoods Radio Station Promo
RARE 1963 MB $20
Here's
a vintage piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1963 by Big
Top, this is a MAD Magazine 45 rpm record. The two songs on the
record, "Her Mustache", and "Don’t Put Onions On
Your Hamburger", were also found on the Fink Along With MAD LP.
I have not played this record, so I do not know how it sounds. But,
it is in Excellent display condition, with a generic paper sleeve.
This is the 45 RPM version, and is also a white label, radio station
promo copy. This record is very difficult to find, so don't miss out! Price realized: $20
Lot
#141 - FACT Magazine Volume 2 / #6 1965 w/ MAD
Magazine Article MB $5
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1965 by
Fact Magazine Inc., this is issue #6 from Volume 2 of Fact Magazine.
Fact Magazine was a publication that commented on contoversial
subjects of the day. It was published for only four (4) years,
ceasing publication in 1967. This particular issue features an
article about MAD Magazine, and praises MAD and it's editorial team
for their thumb-nosing attitudes. This issue has been gently read,
and is in Excellent display condition, with light storage and
handling wear. Price realized: $21
Lot
#142 - Rogue Magazine December 1965 Issue w/ Harvey
Kurtzman Interview MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1965 by the
Greenleaf Publishing Company, this is the December 1965 edition of
Rogue Magazine. Rogue Magazine was the smaller kid brother of
Playboy Magazine, and featured articles on food & drink, writing,
and fashion. It also contained nude pictorials of women. This
particular issue features a nine (9) page interview with the
co-founder of MAD Magazine, Mr. Harvey Kurtzman. This issue has been
read and enjoyedand is in terrific display condition, with surface,
corner and edge wear. Price realized: $31
Lot
#143 - Pre-MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Moseley Print
1940's MB $20
Here's
a cool piece of early Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the
1940's by Moseley Products out of Miami, Florida, this is a b/w print
of an early female image of Alfred E. Neuman. This print was sold
together with the male version print, and each have the "Me
Worry?" text printed at the bottom. This item measures approx.
8" by 10", and is in remarkably good condition for its age.
It is solid and complete, with just a hint of edge browning. It is
in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $20
Lot
#144 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E Neuman Necktie Alfred As A
Disc Jockey 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), was sold nationally in Sears stores across the
country back in 1992, 1993 and 1994. This particular tie features
Alfred E. Neuman as a disc jockey, and the image on this tie is taken
from the cover of the Worst From MAD #9 annual. This tie has been
lightly used, and is in Excellent display condition, with light
storage and handling wear. This tie was also produced in the color
grey, and that tie is the more widely seen version. Price realized: $11
Lot
#145 - L 'Absinthe Poster w/ Alfred E. Neuman
Personality Posters MB $25
Here's
a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 1970 by
Personality Posters, this is a poster of Edward Degas's famous 1876
painting, L 'Absinthe. The producer of this poster has added an
extra twist to this painting by adding MAD Magazine's Alfred E.
Neuman. The image of Alfred is simply cut out from one of those
Alfred E. Neuman portraits that MAD sold out of the Letters Page.
This poster is folded, and measures approx. 17 1/2" by 23 1/2"
unfolded. There is surface wear throughout, but it displays quite
nicely. There are a couple of splits along the fold marks as well.
This poster is incredibly difficult to find, so don't miss out! Price realized: $87
Lot
#146 - Set Of Four (4) MAD Magazine Editors Proof Issues
Unbound RARE MB $10
Here's
a rare collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1993,
1995, 1996, and 1997 by E.C. Publications, this is a set of four (4)
different MAD Magazine editors proofs. Issues like these were sent
to the MAD Magazine editorial team in advance of the release of the
specified issue. They were examined for spelling errors, photo
positioning, and any other printing errors that might have occured.
The issues included in this lot are Super Special #88, Super Special
#106, Super Special #116, and issue #355. These issues are unbound
and untrimmed, and are in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $31
Lot
#147 - Paranoia Comix #1 German Comic Fanzine w/
Don Martin MB $20
Here's
a super cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
1960, this is the first, premiere, #1 issue of Paranoia Comix, and
German comic fanzine. This issue features reprinted art from the MAD
Magazine feature, Fester & Karbunkle, which was drawn and written
by MAD's MADdest artist, Don Martin. It is unknown whether or not
this fanzine was a one-shot deal, or other numbered issues were
produced. In any case, this issue is all Don Martin. It is super
rare (even in Germany), and in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $20
Lot
#148 - Set Of Six (6) Hardee's Special Edition Mini MAD Magazines
RARE MB $100
Here's
a super rare collection of MAD Magazine premiums. Published in 1989
by E.C. Publications and Hardee's Food Systems, this is a complete
set of six (6) promotional MAD Magazines. These issues were given
away to customers at Hardee's fast food restaurants, with a special
food and beverage purchase. Each mini issue is eight (8) pages in
length, and contains all of your favorite MAD Magazine features, from
Dave Berg's "The Lighter Side Of...." and Don Martin, to
Sergio Aragones and Al Jaffee's Fold-In. It appears that each issue
is unread, and they are in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light
storage and handling wear. Price realized: $280
Lot
#149 - MAD Magazine Memorabilia Display Display Poster & Flyer
February 1997 MB $5
Here's
a unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1997 by the
Milwaukee Public Library and Tim Johnson (me), this is a display
poster and flyer from my MAD Magazine memorabilia exhibit, held at
the Milwaukee (Wisc.) Public Library from February 22 - April 15,
1997. The exhibit poster (in pink) was produced by the library, and
measures approx. 8 1/2" by 11". The flyer is tri-folded,
and measures approx. 8 1/2" by 11" unfolded. Both items
are in Excellent display condition, although the flyer does show a
light crease. Price realized: $21
Lot
#150 - L.B.J. Menagerie 33 1/3 RPM Record w/
Mort Drucker Art MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of Mort Drucker memorabilia. Produced in 1967 by Jubilee
Industries Inc., this item is a recording of comedy skits. Titled,
"L.B.J. Menagerie", this comedy record lists nine (9)
different comedy interviews. But, the real treasure of this item is
the front cover artwork, drawn by MAD Magazine cartoonist, Mr. Mort
Drucker. This is a rare example of Mr. Drucker's non-MAD art, so
don't miss out on this one! Price realized: $10
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#151 - MAD Magazine / Up The Academy Unused B/W Press Photo
1980 MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of Up the Academy memorabilia. Produced in 1980 by
Warner Bros. Inc., this item is a promotional b/w photograph from the
1980 box office flop, Up The Academy. Featuring Alfred E. Neuman as
the academy mascot on the front (w/ Jack Rickard art), this photo is
an unused press photo. These were sent to newspapers across the
country to promote the movie, but this particular photo was never
sent. This beautiful glossy photo measures approx. 8" by 10",
and is unused and in Mint condition. Price realized: No Bid
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#152 - INKS Magazine February 1996 Mort Drucker
Cover RARE MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1996 by the
Ohio State University Press, this is Volume 3 / #1 issue of INKS
magazine. INKS, the journal of the Comics Studies Society at the
Ohio State University, features scholarly research on sequential art,
graphic narrative, and cartooning. This particular issue contains an
article about Bill Gaines and the battle with EC Comics. The front
cover also features some of Mort Druckers finest Hollywood
caricatures. This issue has been lightly read, but is in Excellent
display condition. Price realized: $13
Lot
#153 - MAD Magazine / Jerry DeFuccio Signed Letter On EC Pubs
Stationery MB $15
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the late
1960's by the late MAD Magazine associate editor, Mr. Jerry DeFuccio,
this is a hand-written letter that he wrote to May Sakami, a late
1960's MAD Magazine contributor known primarily for writing the gags
for Paul Coker's Horrifying Cliches. Here drafted this letter on a
sheet of 1960's EC Publications stationery, and it is in Excellent
display condition. Mr. DeFuccio has signed this letter at the
bottom, in black ink. Price realized: $26
Lot
#154 - Cartoonist Profiles #26 June 1975 w/Norman
Mingo Interview MB $5
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1975 by
Cartoonist Profiles, this is issue #26 of Cartoonist Profiles
magazine. Cartoonist Profiles was a popular cartoonist/comic artist
publication that contained articles and interviews with some of
America's most popular cartoonists. This particular issue contains
an interview with MAD Magazine cover artist, Norman Mingo, and the
cover art for this issue comes from the 1974 "Bill Book",
which was given to Bill Gaines after the 1974 MAD Trip to Mexico.
This art was Mr. Mingo's contribution to the book. This issue is in
Excellent display condition, with storage and handling wear, and some
light edge browning. There are also a few pens marks and
high-lighted areas on the inside. Price realized: $8
Lot
#155 - Alfred E. Neuman Long-Sleeved Shirt 1990's
Unlicensed MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman clothing. Probably produced in the
1990's this is a long-sleeved shirt with the face of Alfred E. Neuman
on the front. I am not sure about the history of the shirt. Was
made for someone or some event? Was it mass-produced? I'm not
sure, as there is not copyright or manufacturer date anywhere on the
shirt. It is certainly not a recently produced item, as it has been
worn and laundered. It measures in at an Adult size Extra-Large
(XL), and is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $14
Lot
#156 - Theatre World Hardcover Book 1965-1966 Edition
w/ MAD Show MB $15
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1966 by
Crown Publishers Inc., this the 1965-1966 edition of Theatre World.
Theatre World is "The Complete Pictorial and Statistical Record
of the Broadway and off-Broadway Theatrical Season". It is
still being published today, but in a different format. This
particular edition has a listing for The MAD Show, with a couple of
b/w pictures and a listing of the cast and crew. Besides the MAD
Show listing, this book is fun to page through, as there are some
pictures of a few famous television and movie stars when they were
younger, like Dustin Hoffman, Peter Marshall, Ruth Buzzi, Tony
Randall, Robert Duvall, and Beau Bridges, to name a few. This book
is in Excellent display condition, with hardly any wear. The
dustjacket is in decent display condition, with edge chipping along
the sides, and some paper loss at the top of the spine. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#157 - Newsweek Magazine August 31, 1959 Issue w/ MAD
Magazine Article MB $5
Here's
a unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1959 by
Newsweek Inc., this is the August 31, 1959 edition of Newsweek
Magazine. Among other articles, this particular issue has an article
about MAD Magazine, and contains one of the earliest articles ever
written about MAD. This issue has light surface, corner, and edge
wear, and is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $5
Lot
#158 - Sock It To Me, Daddy O'! Swedish Paperback Book w/ Alfred
E. Neuman MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1970
by Bokforlaget PAN, this is a First Printing of the Swedish paperback
book, "Sock It To Me, Daddy O'". This book is a collection
of humorous stories, written by the first editor of the Swedish MAD
Magazine, Mr. Lasse O' Mansson. Personally, I cannot read or write
the Swedish language, save for a few words I've remembered from
looking at hundreds of Swedish MAD Magazines over the years. So, I
enlisted the help of a Swedish MAD Magazine memorabilia collector
named Per Lindgren for his take on the book. He said, "That
looks like typical examples of Lasse O'Månsson's humor. He had
a very relaxed way of putting the words (as well as using slang and
his own spelling of some words) to emphasize his zany humor".
When I mentioned that I recognized the months of February and
November in the text, he added, "It seems like page 7 to 52 is
one year. The headline for page 7 translates to "The typical
Swedish year". The next one is "A new year", and the
one after that "Wintertime". On page 25 we find "On
the beach". The last one, on page 50, is called "Letters
to Santa Claus"." So there you have it. There is no
reference to MAD Magazine anywhere in the book, but Alfred E. Neuman
looks great on the cover. Lasse O'Mansson (in a jacket and tie) and
Shakespeare also appear on the cover, which was illustrated by the
Swedish MAD's 1970's and 1980's principal cover artist, Mr. Torvald
Sundbaum. It appears that this book has been looked at just a few
times, and is in Excellent display condition, with a tiny corner
crease on the front cover. Price realized: $21
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#159 - The Saturday Evening Post December 1963 / January 1964
Editions MB $20
Here's
a cool piece of MAD magazine memorabilia. Published in 1963 and 1964
by The Curtis Publishing Company, this lot contains the December
21-28, 1963 and the January 25, 1964 editions of The Saturday Evening
Post magazine. The 1963 issue contains a four page article about MAD
Magazine (with pictures), while the 1964 issue contains a letter from
Harvey Kurtzman, pointing out a few discrepancies about the article
in the 1963 issue. Both issues have been lightly read, and are in
Excellent display condition. The 1963 issue does have a mailing
label attached to the front cover, however. Price realized: $20
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#160 - MAD Magazine Softball Team Official Team T-Shirt
1970's RARE MB $300
Here's
something for the discriminating MAD Magazine memorabilia collector
who thought they owned everything, or maybe just someone who thinks
it's cool. Produced in the 1970's for the staff of MAD Magazine,
this item is an original game-used t-shirt from the MAD Magazine vs.
Screw Magazine softball game, held at New York City's Central Park
some time in the 1970's. There is zero information about this game
online, and the surviving people who either attended or participated
in this game have very vague memories of it. In any event, this
shirt comes with eleven (11) different b/w photos from the game.
These photos were developed from the original film negatives about
three years ago, so these photos are not vintage. In these photos,
however, you can see several members of the MAD staff, including Bill
and Annie Gaines, Jerry DeFuccio, Nick Meglin, Dave Frazier, Lou
Silverstone, and Lenny Brenner. A photo of the Screw team is also
included, whose members of which I can only recognize Al Goldstein.
This shirt was obviously worn several times after the game took
place, as it shows some small holes, some pit stains, and some "Ring
Around The Collar". This shirt has a tag measurement of an
Adult size Large, and there is nothing printed on the back. Although
it is not in pristine condition, it is solid and complete, and in
terrific display condition. You will be the envy of the MAD
collecting world with this shirt in your collection. You can bet on
it. Price realized: $510
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#161 - Australian MAD Magazine Tank Top Muscle Shirt
Navy Blue MB $20
Here's
a super rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
the late 1990's by MAD Wear International, this is an Australian MAD
Magazine tank top shirt. This shirt features Alfred E. Neuman and the
words, "MAD - What Me Worry" embroidered in the denter of
the front of the shirt. The tag on the shirt reads "Medium",
but this shirt could easily pass for a Large. This 100% cotton shirt
appears to have never been worn, and is in Near Mint condition, with
light storage and handling wear. Price realized: $62
Lot
#162 - Alophim #1951 Convention T-Shirt w/ Alfred E. Neuman
1993 RARE MB $20
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Produced in 1993, this is a commemorative t-shirt from the 1993
Alophim #1951 Winter Convention. Alophim is a Hebrew youth
organization, with #1951 being their chapter based out of Winnipeg,
Manitoba, Canada. This shirt features an image of Alfred E. Neuman
on the left breast, with the words, "What, Me Worry"
printed on the back. This shirt is an Adult size Extra-Large (XL),
and is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $52
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#163 - 1995 MADTV / MAD TV Promotional Cast Member Cap / Hat
RARE MB $15
This
is a cool piece of memorabilia from the early days of MAD TV.
Produced in 1995, this item is a promotional baseball cap / hat that
was given to the cast members of the FOX Network comedy hit, MAD TV.
This hat features an embroidered MAD TV logo on the front, and has an
adjustable cloth strap and buckle on the back. This cap is made of
brushed black denim, and is soft and smooth. There is a bit of
storage dust on it, but it appears to be unused. In Excellent display
condition. Price realized: $31
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#164 - 1998 MAD Racing Team Baseball Cap / Hat Jerry Tolliver
NHRA MB $15
This
is a cool piece of MAD Racing memorabilia. Produced in 1998 by NHRA
Properties for E.C. Publications, this item is a cloth baseball
cap/hat from the MAD Racing team of Jerry Tolliver. The front of the
hat shows the words, "MAD Racing - Unsafe At Any Speed",
while the sides have the words, "NHRA" and "What - Me
Worry?" stitched in colored thread. This hat appears to be
unused, and in Near Mint condition, with light storage and handling
wear. Price realized: $31
Lot
#165 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Plastic Pinball Game
Unlicensed MB $10
Here’s
an obscure piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the
2000’s, this is a plastic, hand-held toy pinball game. The
image on the game board depicts Alfred E. Neuman as The Wolfman,
while the Frankenstein version of Alfred (from the Self-Made MAD
paperback book) appears on the paper header card. This package is
unopened, and the game is in presumed Mint condition. The game
measures approx. 4" by 6 1/2". Price realized: $105
Lot
#166 - AlfRAD (Alfred E. Neuman) Enamel Pin Factory Sealed
2000's MB $5
Here's
a unique piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the
2000's by Alex Pardee, this is an enamel pin with a likeness of MAD
Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman. The line of pins this is part of is
called, "Pop Cultjerks", and the logo for this line uses
the MAD Magazine logo font. This pin measures approx. 1 1/2" by
1 1/2", and is attached to a display card that measures approx.
3" by 3". This item is still sealed, and in presumed Mint
condition. Price realized: $21
Lot
#167 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman / ATM Skateboards Keychain
2000's MB $10
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Produced in the 2000's by ATM Skateboards, this is a plastic keychain
with a miniature plastic skateboard attached to it. The image on the
top and bottom of the board appears to be an Asian version of Alfred
E. Neuman, and the ATM name used the MAD Magazine logo font. ATM
makes custom skateboards, and this keychain was included as a bonus
for the customer for placing their custom order. This item measures
approx. 1 1/4" by 3 3/4" (not counting the keyring), and is
in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $10
Lot
#168 - British MAD Magazine Bound Volume 1963
RARE MB $15
This
is a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in
1983 by Thorpe & Porter (Sales) LTD., this is a bound volume of
magazines from the British version of MAD Magazine. These issues
feature reprints from the US issues, although there is some original
content from British artists and writers. The issues remainingin this
volume are in decent display condition, with light surface, corner
and edge wear. The paper wraparound cover shows surface, corner, and
edge wear, with an ink smear on the front cover. This volume is
supposed to contain six (6) early issues from the British MAD (12-17)
but it appears that issues 12 and 14 are missing. This is the first
British MAD bound volume ever made, and despite the missing issues,
this item is still super rare. Price realized: $85
Lot
#169 - MAD Magazine Pinback Buttons Set Of Three (3) Different
1992 MB $10
Here's
a cool collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1993 by
the Button Exchange, this lot contains a set of three (3) different
MAD Magazine pinback buttons. These buttons feature Alfred E. Neuman
and the Black & White Spies from the popular MAD feature, Spy vs.
Spy, and all three measure approx. 1 3/4" in diameter. Two (2)
of these buttons appear to be very gently used, and are in Near Mint
condition. The other pin is still attached to its original display
card and is in presumed Mint condition. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#170 - The MAD Show / Metal Tab Pin Happy Medium Theater
Scarce MB $10
Here’s
a cool MAD Magazine pin. Produced in the 1960’s for E.C.
Publications, this is a metal tab pin from the popular off-Broadway
hit, The MAD Show. The MAD Show originally premiered at the New
Theatre in New York City, but this pin is from the Happy Medium
theater in Chicago, where the show played to the Midwest crowds. The
words, “Happy Medium” are printed on the bottom of the
Chicago pin, to distinguish it from the nearly identical pin from New
York. The metal tab on the New York pin is a little longer as well.
This pin measures approx. 1 ½” in diameter, and is in
Excellent display condition. Price realized: $31
Lot
#171 - Turkish / Turkey MAD Magazine Bound Volume w/ #1
Issue RARE MB $20
This
is a super cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced
in the early 2000's by Aksoy Yayincilik, this is a bound volume of
magazines from the Turkish version of MAD Magazine. These issues
feature reprints from the US issues, although there is some original
content from Turkish artists and writers. The issues contained in
this volume are in Very Fine condition, with light surface, corner
and edge wear. The paper wraparound cover shows light storage and
handling wear, with a tiny bit of light fading along the spine. This
volume contains tthe first three (3) issues of the Turkish MAD, plus
the only special edition that was published (Pokemon Cover). Foreign
MAD bound volumes are very tough to find, so don't miss out on this
beauty! Price realized: $155
Lot
#172 - 2004 MAD Racing Team Baseball Cap / Hat Kasey Kahne
NASCAR MB $15
This
is a cool piece of MAD Racing memorabilia. Produced in 2004 by Chase
Authentics for E.C. Publications, this item is a cloth baseball
cap/hat from the MAD Racing team of Kasey Kahne. The front of the hat
shows both the White Spy and Black Spy from MAD Magazine, and the
words, "MAD Racing - Unsafe At Any Speed". The sides of the
hat show the Black Spy on one side and the White Spy on the other,
while the back shows an embroidered NASCAR logo and a Dodge Dealers
decal. This hat has been very gently used, and is in Excellent
display condition. Price realized: $36
Lot
#173 - MAD Magazine Board Game T-Shirt Retro 2000's
Size Large MB $10
Here's
a cool MAD Magazine shirt. Produced in the 2000's, this item is a
t-shirt that has an image of the MAD Magazine board game box cover
art on it. This shirt was originally thought to be a vintage
promotional shirt from 1979, but the shirt manufacturers tag has a
website listed on it, and websites weren't around in 1979. This
shirt displays very nicely, and has a nice "retro" look to
it. It is an Adult size Large, and is in Excellent display
condition. Price realized: $22
Lot
#174 - Pre-MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Guv'Mint Postcard Lot
1950's MB $15
Here's
some cool pre-MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. This lot
contains two postcards that feature likenesses of MAD Magazine's
Alfred E. Neuman. The smaller postcard is seen quite often, and has
the words, "Me Worry? Heck No! I Work For The Guv'mint".
The other postcard is an oversize postcard with a similar Alfred E.
Neuman image and similar text, except that the word, Guv'mint, is
spelled Giv'mint. These postcards are in terrific display condition,
except that there is a small corner piece missing from the larger
postcard and it also shows some pinholes in the corners. The smaller
postcard measures approx. 3 1/2" by 5 1/2", while the
larger postcard measures approx. 6" by 9". Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#175 - Alfred E. Neuman Musical Notes Metal Coin
2000's Mint MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Probably produced in
the 2000's, this is a metal coin / token with the face of MAD
Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman on one side. This is an unlicensed item
for sure, but the Alfred E. Neuman face is clear as day. The front
has Alfred's face with the words, "MAD Musical Note", while
the back has the same words with three (3) music notes. This item
measures 1 3/8" in diameter, and is in Excellent display
condition. Price realized: $15
Lot
#176 - MAD Magazine Bound Volume Baylor School Library
Reference Book MB $10
Here's
a unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1980's
by the Baylor High School Library, this is a bound volume of assorted
MAD Magazines. The MAD issues collected and bound inside include
194, 203, 208, 211, 212, 213, 214, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, and the
Spring 1981 Super Special. This book was a reference copy, so it was
used and read quite often. Not surprisingly, these issues are not
even close to being in Mint condition, with several issues showing
well-handled pages. The first issue in the book is also missing it's
cover. But, it's a collection that you can still read over and over
again, and not have to worry about damaging your CGC 9.5 graded
issues. Price realized: $10
Lot
#177 - 2023 MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Birthday Auction
Color Print MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2023 by MAD
Magazine artist, Mr. Ed Steckley, this is a print of the color cover
artwork he created for my Alfred E. Neuman Birthday Auction back in
April of 2023. I commissioned Mr. Steckley to do the cover art, with
the theme of having a group of the Usual Gang Of Idiots (both past
and present) celebrating with Alfred for his April 1st birthday.
Among the UGOI shown are Jack Davis, Harvey Kurtzman, Bob Clarke,
Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Al Jaffee, George Woodbridge, Angelo
Torres, Sergio Aragones, Dave Berg, Nick Meglin, Don Martin, Tomas
Bunk, Wally Wood, and Bill & Annie Gaines. This print measures
approx. 11" by 17", and is in Mint condition. Price realized: $10
Lot
#178 - Daddy's Home Syndicated Daily Comic Strip Original Art
3/28/10 MB $25
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2010 by
the Creators Syndicate, this is the original art to the March 28,
2010 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, along with daily exposure on the
lightwavereports.com website. This particular cartoon features a
parody of the Alfred E. Neuman color print (sold for many years in
the Letter Pages of MAD) in the first panel. There are three (3)
pieces in this lot. The first is the original pen & ink drawing
with three panels of art. It measures approx. 11" by 17".
The second is a b/w copy of the Alfred parody picture. It is NOT an
original pen & ink drawing. It measures approx. 8 1/2" by
11". The third piece is a color print of all four panels
together, and has been printed on heavier stock paper. This item
measures approx. 8 1/2" by 11". All three pieces are in
Excellent display condition. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#179 - Spanish MAD Magazine Display Poster Sign w/ #1 Issue
2006 MB $50
Here's
a super rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
2006 by Planeta DeAgostini Comics and E.C. Publications, this is a
cardboard display poster that was created for the release of the
latest Spanish edition of MAD Magazine. The Spanish version of MAD
Magazine went through three (3) different editions. The first was in
1974 (six issues), the 2nd was in 1975 (Locuras, six issues), and the
third was this one (eight issues plus four specials). This sign
originally had an authentic Spanish MAD #1 attached to it
(shrinkwrapped and glued to the sign). But at some point, the issue
became detached from the sign. The plastic wrap and the issue are
still included with the sign, however. The sign measures approx. 13
1/4" by 19 1/4", and is in Excellent display condition,
with ultra-light surface and edge wear. The #1 issue is unread, and
is in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and handling
wear. Price realized: $155
Lot
#180 - Journal Of MADness Border Cover Art B/W Print
2000's RARE MB $10
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Created in the 2000's
by artist, Steve Boswick, this is a b/w print of the original border
art he created for the MAD Magazine fanzine, The Journal Of MADness.
The Journal of MADness was published from 1997 to 2008, and lasted
sixteen (16) issues. The border art shown here appeared on the cover
of issues 11, 12, 14, and 15.5. This art copy was printed on flimsy
white paper measuring approx. 11" by 17", while the image
size of the art measures approx. 9 1/2" by 12". This
sheet is in decent display condition, with storage and handling wear. Price realized: $46
Lot
#181 - Swedish MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Fan Supporter Club Pin
1970's MB $5
Here's
a super rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
the 1970's by Williams Forlags AB, this a Swedish MAD Magazine /
Alfred E. Neuman Fan Supporter Club (AENFSC) pin. The AENFSC was
advertised in the pages of the Swedish MAD, and in it's heyday in the
1980's, boasted over 15,000 members. In any event, this pin is
difficult to find in Sweden, and almost impossible to find here in
the USA. This item measures approx. 1 1/4" in diameter, and is
in Excellent display condition. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#182 - MAD Magazine / Spy vs. Spy / MAD Racing Hat / Cap
RARE MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Racing memorabilia. Produced in 1998 by E.C.
Publications and Toliver Motorsports, this item is a cloth hat that
features athe Black and White Spies from the popular MAD Magazine
feature, Spy vs. Spy. It has an adjustable plastic strap on the
back, and the NHRA logo is embroidered on one side. This item has
been worn and enjoyed, but is still in terrific display condition. Price realized: $36
Lot
#183 - Alfred E. Neuman On A Bomb Pin 1960's w/ What Me
Worry RARE MB $50
Here's
a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the
1960's, this is a brass metal pin that has Alfred E. Neuman sitting
on a bomb. Thought to be produced around 1964 (because of the
popularity of James Bond), theis pin shows Alfred sitting on a bomb
that has the words, "What - Me Worry?" printed on the side.
This pin is very unique and very hard to find. It measures approx.
1 1/2" by 1 1/2", and is in Excellent display condition,
with some light tarnishing on both the front and back. Price realized: $305
Lot
#184 - Brazilian MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman T-Shirt
1980's RARE MB $25
Here's
a super rare piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
the 1980's for Editora Record, this is an Alfred E. Neuman t-shirt
from the Brazilian version of MAD Magazine. This shirt features
Alfred E. Neuman on the front, along with a red MAD Magazine logo.
This shirt is unworn, but has been folded and stored in such a way
that it displays light staining along the fold marks on the front.
There are also some areas of foxing on both the front and back of the
shirt. The tag shows this shirt to be a size G, which quite possibly
means "Grande (Large)". There are also two (2) small
"Quality Control" stickers attached on the inside of the
shirt. The Brazilian MAD rarely produced any memorabilia besides
magazine and books, so this is something that is really special.
Despite the staining, this shirt is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $31
Lot
#185 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Homemade Throw Pillow
1960's MB $20
Here's
a unique piece of MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Probably produced in the 1960's, this item is a homemade throw
pillow. But, this item is of interest to MAD Magazine and Alfred E.
Neuman collectors because it has the face of Alfred E. Neuman (along
with a red MAD Magazine logo) printed on the front. The MAD Magazine
logo has been traced on the fabric, and filled in with red paint.
The face of Alfred E. Neuman has been painted using the Alfred
stencil ffom the MAD Follies #5 annual. All in all, it is an
amateur-ish job (they even mis-spelled Alfred's last name with a "W',
as in NEWMAN), but it is kind of coo looking. There is some light
stainig on both the front and back, and it could use a nice bath in
some Woolite. It measures approx. 10" by 10" by 2"
(thick). Price realized: $52
Lot
#186 - MAD Magazine Office Mailroom Rubber Stamps Collection
RARE MB $50
Here's
a super rare collection of MAD Magazine office memorabilia. Produced
in the 1960's and 1970's for E.C. Publications, this is a collection
of fourteen (14) different rubber stamps that were used in the
mailroom at MAD Magazine's 485 Madison Avenue office in New York
City. Originally, these stamps were part of a collection of eighteen
(18) different stamps, but the previous owner kept four (4) of them
for themselves. Among the different stamps included in this lot are
stamps indicating: Do Not Bend, First Class Mail, Printed Matter
BOOKS, Late March Mailing, and Special 4th Class Rate Books, among
others. There's even one with the words, "MAD Magazine" at
the end (pictured in the center). It says, "Sorry, Payment Must
Be By Check Drawn On New York City Bank, Or By International Money
Order - MAD Magazine". These stamps were included in Lot
#11141 during the October 2019 "The MAD Collection Of Annie
Gaines" auction at Heritage Auction House is Dallas, Texas, and
are an important piece of MAD Magazine history. Price realized: $410
Lot
#187 - MAD Magazine - The MAD Cruise Gaines & Cabin
Guests Color Print MB $25
Here's
a super cool piece of MAD Magazine history. Illustrated by MAD
Magazine artist / Art Director, Mr. Sam Viviano, this is a copy of a
color print he created after the 1991 MAD Cruise to Bermuda. This
print showcases Mr. Viviano's talents, as he created caricatures of
some of the people involved in one of the greatest practical jokes
ever pulled on MAD Magazine founder, Bill Gaines. Long story short,
Gaines loved a scene in the Marx Brothers movie, A Night At The
Opera, so much that Dick DeBartolo re-created the scene in Bill
Gaines cabin on the ship. When all was said and done, there were
"about 150 people, including a couple with a crying baby"
crammed into Gaines' stateroom. Measuring approx. 11" by 14",
this color print copy is beautiful, and in Mint condition. Price realized: $25
Lot
#188 - MAD Magazine / Alfred E. Neuman Action Figure Unopened
Mint MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Produced in the 2000's by Wonderland Toys, this lot contains an
Alfred E. Neuman bendable toy figure. This figure measures approx. 5
1/2" tall, and is still sealed on it's original display card.
It is in presumed Mint condition. Price realized: $18
Lot
#189 - Spy vs. Spy Computer Game w/ Instruction Manual + Box
First Star MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine and Spy vs. Spy memorabilia. Produced in
1985 by First Star Software, this is a Spy vs. Spy computer game.
This game was created for the Commodore 64/128 operating system, and
includes the original storage box, the instructional manual, and the
floppy disk. The storage box shows some handling wear,and has a
small piece missing at the bottom of the spine. But the set is
complete, although I am not sure it the floppy disk is operational.
All items are in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $73
Lot
#190 - Pre-MAD / Alfred E. Neuman War Bond Envelope 1944
RARE MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of early Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the
early 1940's by Walter G. Crosby, this is an original WWII-era war
bond envelope. War bonds are generally known as debt sold by the
government to cover military expenses. A man named Walter G. Crosby
printed hundreds of different War Bond envelopes during WWII, and
five (5) of those feature a pre-MAD Magazine image of Alfred E.
Neuman. The item in this lot features one of the five images, and
shows the Alfred image with the caption, "Me Worry? H___ NO! I'm
Gonna Join The Navy." This item has a postmark of December 15,
1944, and it is in Excellent display condition, with a Louisville,
Kentucky mailing address written in ink on the front. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#191 - Don Martin Paperback Book w/ "An Original"
Sticker RARE MB $10
Here's
a rare MAD Magazine paperback book. Published in 1963 by Signet Book
Publishers, this is a First Printing of the MAD Magazine paperback
book, "MAD's Maddest Artist Don Martin Bounces Back".
While this book normally wouldn't cause a stir, this book is rare
because it has a gold sticker attached to the front cover. This
sticker is very scarce and hard to find, because the only place you
would see one is if it were placed on a First Printing book. "Not all First Printing Signet / MAD paperbacks had these stickers attached, as these were copies that were sent out to booksellers as complimentary for their reviews on the new books." A debt of gratitude goes out to MAD paperback collector, Mr. Jason Buer, for explaining the origins of this book, and others like it. This book is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $26
Lot
#192 - Alfred E. Neuman Poster Sheet US Navy 1960's
Vietnam Era MB $20
Here's
a cool piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in the
mid-1960's, this is a small naval poster. This poster features a
likeness of MAD Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman on the front, and the
words. "What, Me Worry!" are printed at the bottom. Alfred
is shown sitting on an unexploded naval Sea Mine, all the while he is
plugging his ears waiting for it to explode. I do not know any back
story on this poster, but I do know it is cool and very unique. It
is printed on pink, lightweight poster board, and measures approx. 8
3/4" by 10 1/2". It appears to have been taped onto a flat
surface at one time, and then taken down, as there is some paper loss
on each side of the poster consistent with the width of a piece of
tape. The Alfred E. Neuman image is unaffected. Price realized: $26
Lot
#193 - Aurora Models Kits / Idea Contest Brochure
1960's RARE MB $5
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Produced in 1966 by the Aurora Plastics Corp., this is an original
Aurora Idea Contest brochure. These brochures were randomly inserted
into brand new Aurora model kits in 1966 in order to generate some
ideas for new model kits. And, who are the best people to ask that
question to? Why, the consumer and kit builder of course! This
sheet is tri-folded and is in Excellent display condition, except for
a small piece missing from one of the corners. The Alfred E. Neuman
kit is shown prominently on the inside of the brochure. Price realized: $36
Lot
#194 - MAD Magazine / Signed Response Letter w/ Original
Envelope MB $5
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1997 by E.C.
Publications, this is an original letter received by a MAD Magazine
collector seeking back issues. This letter was drafted by secretary,
Lillian Alfonso, and was signed by Ms. Alfonso at the lower right
hand corner. The original mailing envelope from the MAD Magazine
offices is also included. All items are in Excellent display
condition, with light storage and handling wear. From the collection
of MAD Magazine memorabilia collector, Mr. Jeff Smith. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#195 - MAD Magazine Artist / Dave Berg 1980 Christmas Card
To Bill Gaines MB $5
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1979 by
the late MAD Magazine artist, Mr. Dave Berg, this is his personal
1980 Christmas card. Cards like this one were sent to friends and
family of Mr. Berg during the 1979 Christmas season. This particular
card features the entire Berg family on the inside, riding a bicycle
in the shape of the year 1980. The front of the card shows the MAD
Magazine mailing address handwritten by Mr. Berg. This item shows
ultra-light storage and handling wear, and is in Excellent display
condition.There is a tiny bit of clear tape on both the front and
back of the card where the sides were taped together. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#196 - MAD Magazine Artist / Norman Mingo Christmas Card
To Bill Gaines MB $15
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
1970's by the late MAD Magazine artist, Mr. Norman Mingo, this is a
personal Christmas card he created in the 1970's. Cards like this one
were sent to friends and family of Mr. Mingo during the Christmas
season. This particular card features a nice holiday verse on the
front, that continues on the inside. Mr. Mingo then has his name
printed underneath the verse on the inside. This item shows
ultra-light storage and handling wear, and is in Excellent display
condition. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#197 - Alfred E Neuman Valentine's Day Card w/ Mailing
Envelope 1961 MB $15
Here's
a rare piece of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Produced in 1961 by
the Hi Brows line of American Greetings greeting cards, this is an
Alfred E. Neuman Valentines Day card. This card features a mirrored
image MAD Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman on the front, and although it
appears to be a copied image, Alfred's face has been slightly altered
as well. It is still very cool, and this card is very rare. The
front of the card even shows the words, "Don't Worry" at
the top. This card comes with a plain mailing envelope which been
postmarked February 11, 1961. Both the card and envelope are in
Excellent display condition. Price realized: $36
Lot
#198 - MAD Magazine Employment Contract Signed By Gaines &
Meglin 1991 MB $20
Here's
an obscure piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1991 by
MAD Magazine founder, Bill Gaines, this is an employment contract he
drafted and presented to MAD Magazine co-editor, Mr. Nick Meglin.
This is a three (3) page document, with the first two (2) pages
containing several lines of uninteresting legalese. The third page
is where the fun is, as it has been signed in ink by both Mr. Gaines
and Mr. Meglin. These documents are in Excellent display condition,
with a slightly rusty staple holding all three items together. Price realized: $20
Lot
#199 - MAD Magazine Artist / John Caldwell Rough Sketch Gag
1990's MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine original art. Created in the 1990's by
MAD Magazine artist, John Caldwell, this is a rough art sketch he
gifted to MAD Magazine editor, Mr. Nick Meglin. It is not known
whether or not this sketch was submitted for approval, or just for
Mr. Meglin's viewing. But I have to say it would fit inside the
boundaries of what MAD Magazine would consider printing. This piece
measures approx. 8 1/2" by 11", and is in Excellent display
condition, with light storage and handling wear. Price realized: $21
Lot
#200 - The New Yorker Magazine March 29, 1993 Edition w/
Kurtzman Article MB $25
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1993 by The
New Yorker Magazine Inc., this is the March 29, 1993 edition of the
New Yorker. Among the other articles, food reviews, and the like,
this issue contains a one-page article (with three additional pages
of color artwork) on the co-founder of MAD Magazine, Mr. Harvey
Kurtzman. This particular issue has been lightly read, and is in
Excellent display condition. Price realized: $31
Lot
#201 - Wacky Packages / MAD Parody Sticker All Four (4)
Variants 2023 MB $100
Here’s
a rare collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2023 by
The Topps Company Inc., this is a complete set of four (4) different
variant MAID stickers from their ANS 2023 set of Wacky Packages
stickers. This sticker is a parody of MAD Magazine, and there were
four different styles of stickers produced: black border with a
puzzle back, black border with a coupon back, silver border with a
puzzle back, and refractor (foil) with a puzzle back. All four of
these stickers are displayed in their own individual plastic
cardholders. This set of stickers is unused, and in Mint condition. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#202 - MAD Magazine Artist / P.P. Porges Rough Sketch Gag
1990's MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine original art. Created in the 1990's by
MAD Magazine artist, P.P. Porges, this is a rough art sketch he
gifted to MAD Magazine editor, Mr. Nick Meglin. It is not known
whether or not this sketch was submitted for approval, or just for
Mr. Meglin's viewing. But I have to say it would fit inside the
boundaries of what MAD Magazine would consider printing, thanks to
Mr. Meglin's text-editing skills. This piece measures approx. 6"
by 9", and is in Excellent display condition, with light storage
and handling wear. Price realized: $39
Lot
#203 - Milwaukee Journal / Green Sheet Section w/ MAD Article
1964 MB $10
Here’s
a cool piece of MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Published in 1964 by the Milwaukee Journal, this is the complete
Green Sheet section (plus the Classified Ads Section) from the
November 6, 1964 edition of the Milwaukee Journal. This particular
item is of interest to MAD Magazine memorabilia collectors, as it
contains a front page article about MAD Magazine whicg also carries
into the first column one Page Three. The Green Sheet is where all
of the comic strips appeared in the Milwaukee Journal, and a few of
the popular 1960's comic strips are shown as well, like Rex Morgan
M.D., POGO, Mary Worth, Mark Trail, and several other 1960's
favorites. This item has been folded into fourths, but measures
approx. 15 1/2" by 22 3/2" unfolded. It is in Excellent
display condition. Price realized: $21
Lot
#204 - MAD / EC Comic Artist / Will Elder Set Of Three (3) Signed
Christmas Cards MB $15
Here's
a super rare collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in
1975, 1976, and 1986, this is a collection of signed Christmas cards.
Cards like these were sent to friends and family of the early MAD and
EC Comic artist, Mr. Will Elder. This particular set of cards were
mailed in the years of 1975, 1976, and 1986, and each has been signed
"Will Elder & Family". The original mailing envelope
for each card is also included. These cards show ultra-light storage
and handling wear, and are in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $15
Lot
#205 - French Don Martin Hardcover Book "Les Singes
Rient" 1988 MB $15
Here's
a cool piece of foreign MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1988
by Sarl Comics USA, this item is a French MAD Magazine hardcover
book. It is titled, "Les Singes Rient", and features
reprinted features from the hand of MAD's MADdest artist, Mr. Don
Martin. Likethey originally appeared in MAD Magazine, these stories
are printed in b/w, but are printed in the French language. This book
appears to have been read just a few times, and is in Excellent
display condition, with light storage and handling wear. Price realized: $23
Lot
#206 - Dreher (SC) High School Yearbook w/ MAD Magazine Theme
1975 MB $75
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1975 by
Dreher High School out of Cloumbia, South Carolina, this is the
1974-1975 edition of their annual school yearbook. This particular
edition pays homage to MAD Magazine, and features the cover of MAD
Magazine #167 on the front cover. On the inside, there are several
parodies of the contents of an issue of MAD, and has reprints from
MAD Magazine artists like Dave Berg, Sergio Aragones, Al Jaffee, Bob
Clarke, and Paul Coker Jr., among others. It even a primitive
MAD-inspired Fold-In. This is a very cool MAD Magazine-themed
yearbook, and is a difficult MAD school yearbook to find. It is in
Excellent display condition. Price realized: $230
Lot
#207 - Swedish Etikett Magazine 1986 / #4 w/ MAD
Magazine Parody MB $10
Here's
a super cool piece of foreign MAD MAgazine memorabilia. Published in
1986 by Forlags AB Etikett, this is issue #4 of the Swedish humor
magazine, Etikett. It appears that Etikett was a humor magazine that
relied heavily on reprints from American humor magazines, especially
National Lampoon. This particular issue leans heavily on National
Lampoon in this particular issue, as it reprints the MAD parody from
the famous October 1971 issue. It is reprinted entirely is Swedish,
and this issue is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $10
Lot
#208 - MAD Magazine #438 w/ Variant Cover RARE
Issue 2004 MB $50
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2004 by
E.C. Publications, this lot contains two (2) copies of MAD Magazine
#438. Both issues have the same content, page length......just about
everything. The only difference between these two issues is the
front cover. I hadn't been aware that this issue had a variant cover
until it was sent to me by a consignor. Just for kicks, I contacted
John Ficarra (who was the editor at the time) and asked him what the
reason was for the two covers. He replied, "If memory serves me
correctly, I wasn't wild about the first cover, too muddy and
confusing, trying to communicate too much. Zeroing in on a single
event, the Jackson scandal, made for a much better and cleaner
newsstand cover." Both issues have been read just a few times,
and are in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $230
Lot
#209 - MAD About MAD Original Art Auction Catalog
Sotheby's MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1995 by
Sotheby's Hoildings Inc., this item is an auction catalog from the
October 20, 1995 live auction of MAD Magazine original art. Entitled,
"MAD About MAD", this auction catalog features works of art
from the MAD Magazine archives. MAD Magazine original art was first
sold in the 1980's by Russ Cochran. Then, in 1992, Christies Auction
House in New York City conducted the first MAD Magazine art auction
in a major international auction house. This auction was next, and
contained some wonderful pieces of both cover and interior art. This
catalog appears to be unused, and is in Excellent display condition.
It also comes with the original prices realized sheet. Price realized: $10
Lot
#210 – MAD Magazine / A Golden Trashery Of MAD Hardcover Book
1st Printing MB $25
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 1960 by Crown
Publishers, this is a First Printing of the MAD Magazine hardcover
book, A Golden Trashery Of MAD. This book contains reprints from the
early issues of MAD Magazine, and it still even has the color Alfred
E. Neuman mask attached on the inside. This book is in Excellent
display condition, and the dust jacket is among the best I have ever
seen, with light storage and handling wear, and light edge chipping
at the top and botton of the spine. Price realized: $175
Lot
#211 - "BAD" Magazine Hardcover Book Set Of Five (5)
Different RARE MB $25
Here's
a unique piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2020, 2022,
and 2023 by Dan Burke, this lot contains five (5) different issues of
BAD Magazine. The first issue of BAD was a parody of an issue of MAD
Magazine, and contained parodies of the front cover, the Table of
Contents, TV Show and Movie parodies, several different "departments,
and even a MAD Fold-In. The rest of the issues aren't like that at
all, and most of the content of those issues are comic advertisements
and comic stories (all in full color), but in a different format then
that of a regular MAD Magazine. Each of these issues have been read
just once or twice, and all are in Excellent display condition.
Issue #1 is the only issue in hardcover. The other four are
squarebound paperbacks. Price realized: $36
Lot
#212 - The Journal Of MADness Fanzine #16 Signed By Al
Feldstein RARE MB $10
Here's
a cool MAD Magazine fanzine. Published in 2008 by John Hett and the
Journal Of MADness, this lot contains issue 16 of the MAD Magazine
fanzine, The Journal Of MADness. The Journal of MADness was a
quarterly fanzine and was between thirty-two (32) and forty-eight
(48) 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 various MAD Magazine news bits. But, this is is
not your normal Journal of MADness fanzine. This issue was
specifically produced as a free giveaway to attendees of the "Alfred,
We Hardly Knew Thee!" exhibit, which was held from January 8
through February 7, 2008 at Eastern Michigan University. This
particular issue has been looked at just once or twice, and is in
Near Mint condition. It has been signed on the front cover by former
MAD editor, Al Feldstein, and John Hett, the curator of the exhibit
and the publisher of the Journal of MADness. Price realized: $46
Lot
#213 - MAD Magazine Artist / Bob Clarke Original Self-Portrait
Drawing RARE MB $20
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the 1990's by
the late MAD Magazine artist, Mr. Bob Clarke, this is an original pen
& ink self-portrait drawing he created for a fan. It depicts Mr.
Clarke wearing an "M" cape with Alfred E. Neuman boxer
underwear, jumping over small houses while holding an ink pen. This
items measures approx. 8 1/2" by 11", and is in Excellent
display condition. It is signed by Mr. Clarke in the lower right
hand corner of the drawing. Price realized: $72
Lot
#214 - 2007 DC Comics Holiday Christmas Gift Playing Cards w/
Wood Box MB $40
Here's
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2007 by I-Mark
for DC Comics, this item is the DC Comics 2007 employee Christmas
Gift. This lot contains an unopened deck of playing cards, each
with a different DC Comics character. Each of the cards from the suit
of Hearts features either Alfred E. Neuman or a MAD Magazine cover.
Alfred E. Neuman also appears as one of the Jokers in the deck. The
deck of cards is still factory sealed, and are in Mint condition. The
deck comes with a nice engraved wooden display box, and the original
black storage box for the engraved wooden box is also included. Price realized: $105
Lot
#215 - Alfred E. Neuman Interpretation Images Collection Of Nine
(9) Different MB $50
Here's
an obscure collection of Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia. Mainly drawn
between the years 2008-2011, this lot contains nine (9) different
artist interpretations of MAD Magazine cover boy, Alfred E. Neuman.
I am not sure the history behind any of these. Maybe a school art
project? Maybe from the Artists Alley at Comicon? Who knows? All
have been signed, and a few have the year as well. Five of the
drawings measure 8 1/2" by 11", one measures 9" by
12", one measures 11" by 17", one measures 12" by
16" (and is dated 1976), and the last measures 18" by 24".
One of the 8 1/2" by 11"drawings is not shown. The two
largest drawings have the Brothers MAD book next to them. That book
is there for size comparison only, and is not included in this
auction. All of the pieces are in Excellent display condition. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#216 - MAD Magazine Artist / Bob Clarke Moving Announcement
Card MB $5
This
is a super cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in the
1991 by MAD Magazine artist, Mr. Bob Clarke, this is a moving
announcement card. He created this card when he and his wife Ruth,
moved into their new home. This card features characters that Mr.
Clarke created during his years of advertising and illustration work.
MAD Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman makes an appearance, as well as the
Black and White Spies from the popular MAD Magazine feature, Spy vs.
Spy. Mr. Clarke even added a self-portrait next to Alfred E. Neuman.
This item was sent to MAD Magazine artist, Mr. Don "Duck"
Edwing, and contains a handwritten message on the back. This item is
unused, and is in Near Mint condition, with ultra-light storage and
handling wear. The original mailing envelope is also included. From
the collection of the late MAD Magazine artist, Duck Edwing. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#217 - MAD / Jerry DeFuccio Signed Letter To MAD Artist Duck
Edwing 1980 MB $10
Here's
a cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Dated May 14,, 1980, this
item is a letter sent from MAD Magazine associate editor, Jerry
DeFuccio, to the MAD Magazine artist, Mr. Don "Duck"
Edwing. In this letter, Mr. DeFuccio thanke Mr. Edwing for his
contribution to a printed folio for the (then) recently deceased MAD
Magazine artist, Mr. Norman Mingo. He also requested a contribution
to an upcoming parody of The Empire Strikes Back. This letter is in
Excellent display condition, and has been signed by Mr. DeFuccio in
red Sharpie. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#218 - MAD Magazine Artist / Sergio Aragones MAD Marginals
Original Art MB $20
Here's
a cool piece of Sergio Aragones original art. Produced by MAD
Magazine artist, Mr. Sergio Aragones, this is a piece of original art
that may have appeared as one of Mr. Aragones' MAD Marginals. The
reason I say "may have appeared" is that Mr. Aragones drew
1000's of cartoons like these, and it would take months to determine
whether or not this appeared in print. In any case, this strip
depicts a golfer whiffing his shot, dreaming the ball went into the
hole. This strip is not signed or dated, and it appears to have been
cut from a larger sheet of cartoons. It measures approx. 2" by
7 1/4", and is in Excellent display condition. Price realized: $52
Lot
#219 - MAD Magazine #274 w/ LA Law Cast Photo Pose Of
#274 Cover MB $25
Here’s
a very cool piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1987 by
the producers of the crime / drama televison show, LA Law, this is an
original production photo from the MAD Magazine Letters page. This
particular photo is of the cast of LA Law, who decided to re-create
the cover of MAD Magazine #274 in the poses in which they appeared.
This photo was then published in the Letters Page of MAD Magazine
issue #276. This photo measures approx. 8" by 8”, and is
in Excellent display condition, with light storage and handling wear.
MAD Magazine #274 is also included in this lot. It is also in
Excellent display condition. Price realized: $52
Lot
#220 - MAD Magazine MAD TV Episode #1417 Signed
Script RARE MB $10
This
is a cool piece of MAD TV memorabilia. Produced in 2009 for
Quincy/Davis Entertainment, this item is a MAD TV cast member script.
This script is from episode #1417 , and the front has signed by
several cast members of the show, including Christa Flanagan, Eric
Price, and Keegan Michael Jones, among others. There is a metal tab
enclosure missing from the spine, but it is very possible that it
wasn't there to begin with, as it really isn't needed. This item is
in Excellent display condition, and it appears the signatures were
made with black Sharpie. Price realized: $37
Lot
#221 - MAD Magazine 25th Anniversary Sales Jubilee Folder
1977 RARE MB $40
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 1977 by
Warner Books, this is a sales display folder for the MAD Magazine
line of Warner paperback books. This item was produced in
conjunction with MAD Magazine's 25th anniversary, and is geared
towards the selling of MAD paperback books. A floor display model is
pictured in the folder, and MAD Magazine artists Sergio Aragones,
Dave Berg, Al Jaffee, Don Martin, and Antonio Prohias are all shown
holding copies of their own books. Measuring approx. 10" by
12", this tri-fold folder shows storage and handling wear, with
two small tears on the half circle on the front cover. There is also
some small bends along the edges. This could quite possibly be the
rarest MAD Magazine promotional folder ever made, as I'm sure not
many of these exist any more. Price realized: $87
Lot
#222 - MAD Magazine / Usual Gang Of Idiots Survey Sheets MAD Trip
To Holland MB $50
Here's
a super rare collection of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced during
the 1971 MAD Trip to Holland, this is a collection of questionnaire
sheets created for the Usual Gang of Idiots. These sheets were
created by Mr. Tom Konincks, the editor of the Dutch Comic Review,
and they were then given to the group. This collection contains
sheets filled out by Dick DeBartolo, Paul Coker Jr., Dave Berg, Frank
Jacobs, and Bill Gaines. Dave Berg also added a humorous
self-portrait on the back of a blank sheet. These sheets measure
approx. 8 1/2" by 13 1/2", and are in terrific display
condition, with some light staining along the edges of each sheet. Price realized: No Bid
Lot
#223 - 2001 MAD Magazine / Page-A-Day Calendar Store/Kiosk
Display Poster MB $30
Here's
a super rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Produced in 2000 by
Workman Publishing, this is a store / kiosk display sign for the 2001
MAD Magazine Page-A-Day calendar. Each day, the 2001 MAD page-a-day
calendar featured a previously published gag from MAD, and there were
365 different gags in all. This display poster was designed to be
hung freely, and has three (3) holes on both the top and bottom edges
for string or thumbtacks. The opposite side of this poster has the
cover to the 2001 Audubon Wildflowers calendar. This item is quite
large, and a copy of the MAD About Politics hardcover book is shown
next to the poster, for size comparison only. This poster measures
approx. 23 1/2" by 27 1/2", and is in Excellent display
condition, with light storage and handling wear. Shipping might be a
little extra for this, as I might have to ship this flat vs. rolled. Price realized: $31
Lot
#224 - MAD Magazine #543 w/ Blank Variant Cover Overlay RARE
2017 MB $25
Here’s
a rare piece of MAD Magazine memorabilia. Published in 2017 by E.C.
Publications, this is issue #543 of MAD Magazine. But what makes this
issue special is that there is a blank wraparound cover attached to
it. Initially, MAD released its first blank cover in 2016, with issue
#538. This is their second blank cover offering, and it is more
difficult to find than the first. This issue appears to be unread,
and is in Near Mint condition, with light storage and handling wear. Price realized: $72
Lot
#225 - Alfred E Neuman / Silly Olympics IV Cloth Patch Boy Scouts
Of America MB $25
Here's
a very rare piece of MAD Magazine and Alfred E. Neuman memorabilia.
Produced in 1993 for Boy Scout Troop #100 (city unknown), this item
is a cloth patch featuring the grinning mug of MAD Magazine's Alfred
E. Neuman. This patch was made in conjunction with the troop's Silly
Olympics IV, and is extremely rare. This is a licensed piece of MAD
Magazine memorabilia, and has a copyright year of 1993. Measuring
approx. 3" in diameter, this item is unused, and in Mint
condition. Price realized: $105
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