MAD #142 ~ April 1971 ~ 7.5 VF- ~ Excellent Copy

Mad Magazine #142 ~ April 1971 ~ 7.5 VF- ~ E. C. Publications. My grading is very conservative and most sellers would grade this higher. Bright colors; binding intact; b&w interior fine; vertical crease along right edge; otherwise a VF+ 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 highlights: Last 35-cent cover price. "West Coast Story," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; A musical parody of the peace movement, the counter-culture who participate in it and the members of "The Establishment" who oppose it. "Communism Revisited" photo story, script by Max Brandel; Quotes from Marxist and Communist leaders are placed in counterpoint with photos of reality for ironic effect. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Violent TV Commercials," script by Earle Doud, art by Mort Drucker; If the sudden graphic violence trend of contemporary films was extended to contemporary television commercials. "Horrifying Cliches 9," script by May Sakami, art by Paul Coker Jr; Ordinary phrases are given monstrous illustrations, such as "embracing a belief" or "avoiding a confrontation." "What Is a Parent?", script by Tom Koch, art by Sergio Aragones; Essay on what are the joys and duties of a modern parent. "The Lighter Side of Love," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of romance that don't always go according to plan. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Dirty Old Man of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Mad interviews a man who exploits the counterculture for his own benefit. "My Three Sonny Boys," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "My Three Sons," a widower raises his boring family while not fully coming to grips with contemporary society. "On the Hunchback of Notre Dame Set" one-page strip by Don Martin. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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