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Issue: Mad #27
Publication Date: April 1956
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Issues: #27 of 550 Issues (622 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagEC
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: E.C. Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 01/27/1956
Volume: 1
Pages: 60
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 26 (16 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date is from 1984 copyright renewal. It is not listed in Catalog of Copyright Entries, 1956 Periodicals.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color (#1-23, 400-550); color cover with black & white interior (#24-399)
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US (#1-23); magazine size (#24 onward)
Paper Stock: glossy cover
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Format Notes:  
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1956

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): 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
Synopsis: The new 1956 baby walks into the mess remaining from previous years, with Alfred ready to trip him.
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In Content Item: FlagMore Trash from Mad #1 published January 1958
as Departments [Table of Contents on Interior Page(s)]frame only
In Content Item: FlagThe Worst from MAD #1 published January 1958
as Departments [Table of Contents on Interior Page(s)]frame only
In Content Item: FlagMad #41 published September 1958
as How To Put Out An Imitation of MAD [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]cover
In Content Item: FlagThe Worst from MAD #2 published January 1959
as Departments [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]frame only
In Content Item: FlagMore Trash from Mad #2 published January 1959
as Departments [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]frame only
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Coffee Table Art Book #[nn] published January 1997
as 1956 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMad about the Fifties #[nn] [Standard Edition] published January 1997
as Mad magazine covers [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose 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.
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Marlbrando

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Phony ad for Marlbrando Tattoo Needles with filtered ink.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Parody of Marlboro Cigarette ad. Inside front cover.
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[untitled]

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Character(s): Abe Burrows
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes a brief summary of contents with excerpts of art from this issue.
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Cartoon Digest

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Little Orphan Melvin; Punjoke; Sandle; Daddy Peacebudks; Mett; Juff; Mickey Rodent; R. Morgan; Starchie; Bottleneck; Harold Toon; Shadrack; Poopeye; Marlon Branflakes
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In Content Item: FlagMad for Keeps #[nn] published July 1958
as Cartoon Digest [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSon of Mad #S1701 published October 1959
as Cartoon Digest [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Parodies of strips: Little Orphan Annie; Mutt and Jeff; Li'l Abner; Rex Morgan MD; Archie; Popeye.
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Why Settle for Others When Beautydreamy Balances Drinking Glasses!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Beautydreamy Matresses
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In Content Item: FlagMad for Keeps #[nn] published July 1958
as Why Settle for Others When Beautydreamy Balances Drinking Glasses! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMad about the Fifties #[nn] [Standard Edition] published January 1997
as Mad ad: Beautydreamy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Parody of ad for Beautyrest Matresses.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.5
Disclose 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.
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Inside MAD

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Inside MAD
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.13
Disclose Notes: House ad for 3rd MAD paperback.
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.17
Disclose Notes: Editor: Harvey Kurtzman; Managing Editor: John Putnam; Business Manager: Lyle Stuart; Publisher: William M. Gaines; Owner: E. C. Publications, Inc. [William M. Gaines; J. K. Gaines; V. E. MacAdie]
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How You Can Be a Member of the Bogen Hi-Fi Set at Moderate Cost

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bogen Hi-Fidelity Equipment
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Ad for high fidelity audio equipment from the David Bogen Co., Inc.
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Scenes We'd Like to See: The Marshall Who Got Outdrawn

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: The marshall goes out to a gunfight over the objections of several girlfriends...and is outdrawn and shot.
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In Content Item: FlagMad for Keeps #[nn] published July 1958
as Scenes We'd Like to See: The Marshall Who Got Outdrawn [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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How to Be Smart

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Shows many things you can do to look smart.
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In Content Item: FlagMad for Keeps #[nn] published July 1958
as How to Be Smart [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSon of Mad #S1701 published October 1959
as How to Be Smart [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMad about the Fifties #[nn] [Standard Edition] published January 1997
as How To Be Smart [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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A Sea Chanty

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Abe Burrows
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Lyrics and music for a song about sailing on the Nancy Brown.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Short blurb at the end advertising the "Abe Burrows Songbook."
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Ed Suvillan Show

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): 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.
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In Content Item: FlagMad for Keeps #[nn] published July 1958
as The Ed Suvillan Show [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMad about the Fifties #[nn] [Standard Edition] published January 1997
as The Ed Suvillan Show [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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Uninterrupted Melody

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Ice Cream Dept.
Character(s): 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.
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Pages: 4
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A Lad and a Lion

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Nature Dept.
Character(s): Gedney L. Burp; Tommy Burp; Lassie
Synopsis: Story showing that lions will be lions, not pets.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Safety Features

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Article shows how all the new auto safety features are optional equipment, and all the cosmetic features are standard.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Scenes We'd Like to See: The Musketeer Who Failed to Get the Girl

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: The musketeer successfully battles dozens of the villain's men, but is run through by the villain.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Bedside Mad #S1647 published April 1959
as Scenes We'd Like to See II: Scenes We'd Like to See Musketeer Failed to Get Girl [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Bedside Mad #D2316 published February 1964
as Scenes We'd Like to See II: Scenes We'd Like to See Musketeer Failed to Get Girl [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Bedside Mad #P3520 published January 1969
as Scenes We'd Like to See II: Scenes We'd Like to See Musketeer Failed to Get Girl [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Bedside Mad #6 (88-893) published April 1979
as Scenes We'd Like to See: The Musketeer Who Failed to Get the Girl [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Brave Dogs

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Roger describes a new sport/art he has invented, Dog Kicking, which has its roots in bull fighting.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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Ulysses

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Ulysses [Kirk Doubtless]; Penelope [Silvano Lasagno]; Circe [Silvano Lasagno]; Nausicaa [Rossana Pizzeria]; Cyclops [Umberto Scallopini]; Telemachus
Synopsis: A brief summary of major scenes from the movie, with a surprise ending.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Parody of the movie "Ulysses."
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Nightwatch

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Arnold Hayne
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Radio & TV Dept.
Character(s): Ben Jones; Jed Brown; Dunday
Synopsis: Jones and Dunday keep arresting their captainm, Jed Brown.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Parody of tv show "Dragnet."
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Scenes We'd Like to See: The Woodsman Who Failed to Save the Girl

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: A woodsman tries to save a girl going over a waterfall in a canoe, but can't reach her and she goes over.
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In Content Item: FlagMore Trash from Mad #1 published January 1958
as Scenes We'd Like To See: The Woodsman Who Failed To Save The Girl [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Brothers Mad #5 (U2105) published December 1963
as Scenes We'd Like to See... The Woodsman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Brothers Mad #5 (24331) published January 1975
as Scenes We'd Like to See: The Woodsman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Rare Old Cartoons

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: A man accuses his dog of defecating in the house, but when he tries to clean it up he discovers it is a snake and is bitten.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Old cartoon from French artist who lived 1858-1909.
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Football

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Rockwell Hedo; Hector Swineherd; Stuyvesant Oxe; Freddy Lippsitt; Irving Hambutt; Salvatore Kelly; Pincus McCarthy; Bentley J. Funff; Dzordz Dzizzy; Guy Wojskgnkski; Hoggy Carmichael
Synopsis: Highlighting the problems poorer schools have with their football teams.
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Scenes We'd Like to See: The Fighter Who Didn't Rally

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: The fighter rallies one last time after receiving some good news ringside, but is knocked out anyway.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMore Trash from Mad #1 published January 1958
as Scenes We'd Like To See: The Fighter Who Didn't Rally [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLike, Mad #T4904 published January 1970
as Scenes We'd Like to See: The Fighter Who Didn't Rally [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMad about the Fifties #[nn] [Standard Edition] published January 1997
as Scenes We'd Like To See (The Fighter Who Didn't Rally) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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What -- Me Worry?

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Alfred E. Neuman
Synopsis: House ad for drawing of Alfred, suitable for framing.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This is a reproduction of a historical drawing of the character, and is not identified as Alfred.
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What Makes a Glass of Beer Taste So Good?

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMad for Keeps #[nn] published July 1958
as Beer Belongs - Enjoy It! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMad about the Fifties #[nn] [Standard Edition] published January 1997
as Mad ad: Beer Belongs -- Enjoy it [Story on Interior Page(s)]back cover
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose 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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