Harvey Kurtzman MAD Logo Illustration Original Art (EC, 1955)....

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Harvey Kurtzman MAD Logo Illustration Original Art (EC, 1955). This is Harvey Kurtzman's second take on the MAD logo, introduced with issue #27 after his restless perfectionism drove him to redo the original design introduced in #24. The logo proved popular and was used on most issues for about a decade! Each letter swells with playful, doughy figures locked in an endless frolic, capturing the madcap energy that fueled every issue. Though the in-logo characters vanished after Issue #95, their spirit lingered in every redesign. From the solid-color treatment of Issue #87 to the slanted logo of the 1990s, this piece remained MAD's true north. Created in ink over graphite on illustration board with an image area of 12.25"x 3.25". Light toning, production tape in the margins, and light handling wear. In Excellent condition.

More information about Harvey Kurtzman. See also: Kurtzman, Harvey, WEHK Artist.

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2025 November 19 - 23 Comic Art Signature® Auction #7438 (go to Auction Home page)

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Sold on Nov 21, 2025 for: $30,000.00

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