Ed Sullivan parody. Alfred E. Neuman pin-up. Al Jaffee's first issue as a staff artist. Jack Davis cover. Davis, Jaffee, Wally Wood, Russ Heath, and Bill Elder art.
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COVER DETAILS
Title:
1956
Characters:
Alfred E. Neuman; General Douglas MacArthur; Thomas Dewey; Harry Truman; Adlai Stevenson; Mao Tse-tung; Nikita Kruschev; Mickey Mouse; Davy Crockett; J. Fred Muggs; Joe McCarthy; Richard Nixon; Marilyn Monroe; Jane Russell; Winston Churchill; Queen Elizabeth II; Casey Stengel
Pencils:
Jack Davis (signed); Harvey Kurtzman (frame, signed); Bill Elder (frame, signed)
Inks:
Jack Davis (signed); Harvey Kurtzman (frame, signed); Bill Elder (frame, signed)
Notes:
Many other people in the drawing the indexer did not recognize. The frame around the drawing is NOT the same as in issues #24-#26.
Reprints:
The Worst from MAD (EC, 1958 series) #1 (1958), | The Worst from MAD (EC, 1958 series) #2 (1959), | More Trash from MAD (EC, 1958 series) #1 (1958), | More Trash from MAD (EC, 1958 series) #2 (1959), | Mad (EC, 1952 series) #41 (September 1958), | The Worst from MAD (EC, 1958 series) #4 (1961)
STORY DETAILS
Title:
Marlbrando
Synopsis:
Phony ad for Marlbrando Tattoo Needles with filtered ink.
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
Bill Elder (signed)
Inks:
Bill Elder (signed)
Letters:
typeset
Notes:
Parody of Marlboro Cigarette ad. Inside front cover.
Title:
Cartoon Digest
Characters:
Little Orphan Melvin; Punjoke; Sandle; Daddy Peacebudks; Mett; Juff; Mickey Rodent; R. Morgan; Starchie; Bottleneck; Harold Toon; Shadrack; Poopeye; Marlon Branflakes
Pages:
2.000
Pencils:
Bill Elder (signed)
Inks:
Bill Elder (signed)
Reprints:
Son of Mad (New American Library, 1959 series) #S1701 (October 1959)
Notes:
Parodies of strips: Little Orphan Annie; Mutt and Jeff; Li'l Abner; Rex Morgan MD; Archie; Popeye.
Title:
Why Settle for Others When Beautydreamy Balances Drinking Glasses!
Pages:
2.000
Pencils:
Bill Elder (signed)
Inks:
Bill Elder (signed)
Letters:
typeset
Notes:
Parody of ad for Beautyrest Matresses.
Pages:
1.500
Script:
Harvey Kurtzman
Pencils:
Jack Davis; Wally Wood; ?
Inks:
Jack Davis; Wally Wood; ?
Letters:
typeset
Notes:
Art is various excerpts from previous issue and a few more samples of possible Alfred E. Neuman predecessors. Letters from Sydney Firetag, M.L., John Henry Chesterfield & Louis Forgotson, Janet Kaplan, R.L. Westbrook, Dorothy Backer, Mark Rudolph, Bob Foxworth, C.C. Harrigan, Jr., Jon Skinta, James Thurkauf Irwin Gross, Lorelei Latour (fake letter), Jim Killian, Domenic Pappaceno, E. Nelson Bridwell (future DC staffer), G.O.W. Also includes ad for new "Inside Mad" paperback.
Title:
Scenes We'd Like To See: The Marshall Who Got Outdrawn
Synopsis:
The marshall goes out to a gunfight over the objections of several girlfriends...and is outdrawn and shot.
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
Phil Interlandi (signed)
Inks:
Phil Interlandi (signed)
Title:
How To Be Smart
Synopsis:
Shows many things you can do to look smart.
Pages:
7.000
Pencils:
Wally Wood (signed)
Inks:
Wally Wood (signed)
Letters:
typeset
Reprints:
Son of Mad (New American Library, 1959 series) #S1701 (October 1959)
Title:
A Sea Chanty
Synopsis:
Lyrics and music for a song about sailing on the Nancy Brown.
Pages:
4.000
Script:
Abe Burrows
Pencils:
Russ Heath
Inks:
Russ Heath
Letters:
typeset
Notes:
Short blurb at the end advertising the "Abe Burrows Songbook."
Title:
Ed Suvillan Show
Characters:
Ed Suvillan; Phil Soundflinger; Charlie Mahoney; Ookabolaconga tribe; Sultan Taj Mahal; Alfred L. Neuman; Wes Yeast
Synopsis:
A typical night on the show, with a ventriloquist, a foreign act, and a comic. Article ends with a mock judicial order from Judge Alfred E. Neuman.
Pages:
7.000
Pencils:
Bill Elder [as Will Elder]
Inks:
Bill Elder [as Will Elder]
Letters:
typeset
Title:
Uninterrupted Melody
Characters:
Stan Freberg; F. C. Barr; Dave Green; Joe; Good Humorous Men; Harris; Jones; Mother Goose
Synopsis:
A short play of a mutiny among the Good Humorous Men, when they can't stand any longer the music their trucks play.
Pages:
4.000
Script:
Stan Freberg
Pencils:
Wally Wood (signed)
Inks:
Wally Wood (signed)
Letters:
typeset
Title:
A Lad and a Lion
Characters:
Gedney L. Burp; Tommy Burp; Lassie
Synopsis:
Story showing that lions will be lions, not pets.
Pages:
3.000
Script:
Al Jaffee
Pencils:
Jack Davis (signed)
Inks:
Jack Davis (signed)
Letters:
typeset
Notes:
Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
Title:
Safety Features
Synopsis:
Article shows how all the new auto safety features are optional equipment, and all the cosmetic features are standard.
Pages:
2.000
Script:
Al Jaffee
Pencils:
Al Jaffee
Inks:
Al Jaffee
Letters:
typeset
Title:
Scenes We'd Like To See: The Musketeer Who Failed To Get The Girl
Synopsis:
The musketeer successfully battles dozens of the villain's men, but is run through by the villain.
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
Phil Interlandi (signed)
Inks:
Phil Interlandi (signed)
Reprints:
The Bedside Mad (New American Library, 1959 series) #S1647 (April 1959), | The Bedside Mad (New American Library, 1959 series) #D2316 (February 1964), | The Bedside Mad (New American Library, 1959 series) #P3520 (c 1969)
Title:
The Brave Dogs
Synopsis:
Roger describes a new sport/art he has invented, Dog Kicking, which has its roots in bull fighting.
Synopsis:
Highlighting the problems poorer schools have with their football teams.
Pages:
4.000
Script:
Al Jaffee
Pencils:
Jack Davis (signed)
Inks:
Jack Davis (signed)
Letters:
typeset
Notes:
Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
Title:
Scenes We'd Like To See: The Fighter Who Didn't Rally
Synopsis:
The fighter rallies one last time after receiving some good news ringside, but is knocked out anyway.
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
Phil Interlandi (signed)
Inks:
Phil Interlandi (signed)
Reprints:
More Trash from MAD (EC, 1958 series) #1 (1958), | Like, Mad (New American Library, 1960 series) #T4904 (circa 1970)
Title:
What Makes a Glass of Beer Taste So Good?
Pages:
1.000
Pencils:
Bill Elder [as William Elder]
Inks:
Bill Elder [as William Elder]
Letters:
typeset
Notes:
Parody of an ad for United States Brewers Foundation ("Foundation To Encourage Excess - The Beverage of Moderation"). Back cover. The name of the picture is "Visiting the Grandparents" (Number 1 in the series "Ol' Home Life").
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CGC Census Report*
Grade
NG
PG
CVR
0.5
1.0
1.5
1.8
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.2
9.4
9.6
9.8
9.9
10.0
Total
Universal
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
5
3
4
7
11
8
11
8
6
6
6
1
3
0
0
88
Qualified
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Signature Series
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
CGCxJSA
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Restored
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
5
3
4
7
11
8
11
8
6
6
6
1
3
0
0
88
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