Mad #116 ~ Jan 1968 ~ 2.5 GD+ ~ Good+ Copy

Mad #116 ~ Jan 1968 ~ 2.5 GD+ ~ E. C. Publications. My grading is very conservative and most sellers would grade this higher. Bright colors; binding intact; b&w interior fine; abrasions and stress at binding edge; crease at right edge; wrinkles and minor discoloration bottom left; otherwise a Fine copy. Issue in 2-mil archival poly bag with stiffener. Image shows the actual comic you will get (it is NOT a stock photo).

Issue hightlights: "Dirtier By the Dozen," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "The Dirty Dozen"; a no-nonsense officer must train a group of murders, degenerates, psychos and bad actors into an elite assault squad despite his reservations about the plausibility of the plot. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Mad's Christmas Cards to Seasonal Exploiters," art by Jack Rickard; Jack Davis; Don Martin; Bob Clarke; George Woodbridge; Dave Berg; Mort Drucker; Al Jaffee; Paul Coker Jr.; and Joe Orlando. "A San Francisco Trip," script and art by Don Martin; A hippie goes tripping after smoking a banana peel. "Mad's Theatrical Agent of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Bruce Stark; Steve Allen interviews a theatrical agent about his sleazy business practices. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "A Celebrity's Wallet," script and art by Arnie Kogen; Items that might be found in Dr. Timothy Leary's wallet. "The Lighter Side of Friendship," script and art by Dave Berg; Cynical look at the ramifications of being a friend. "Best Sellers We're Sure to See," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard; Predictions of subject matter for future best-selling books. "Late Night TV Roulette" photo story, script by Arnie Kogen; A man repeatedly flipping between The Tonight Show, an ABC News telecast and an old western movie unintentionally creates a stream of humorous dialogue. "Songs of Pets," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Songs written to celebrate the less-savory aspects of living with animals. "Ads We Never Got to See," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Examples of ads rejected because of the unintentional humor caused by their poorly worded text. "The Joe Nasty Show," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; A television talk show hosted by a rude, obnoxious, foul-mouthed, contemptuous lout that is loved by the audience for those very characteristics. "What Will Be the Ultimate Idea in "Mod" Fashions?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. "Mad's Great Moments in Politics" photo story, script by Max Brandel; A parody of both President Johnson's Vietnam policy and his exposing his surgical scar to White House beat reporters rolled into one. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

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