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Issue: Mad #38
Publication Date: March 1958
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Issues: #38 of 550 Issues (622 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagEC
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: E.C. Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 29 (21 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
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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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Special Issue: A Chimpanzee Painted This Cover of...MAD

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Alfred E. Neuman; J. Fred Muggs
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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: Finger-painting.
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The Story Behind the Cover

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): J. Fred Muggs
Character(s): J. Fred Muggs
Synopsis: Photos of the artist at work and claims to be the first magazine cover ever painted by a chimpanzee.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Departments

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction
Feature(s): Vital Features
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Art is excerpts from this issue. First masthead quote by Alfred E. Neuman. Lists Frank Jacobs, Tom Koch, Albert Meglin, E. Nelson Bridwell, Paul Krassner, and Paul Laikin as writers and Nick Megliola for ideas, but unknown for which articles.
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Wha' for...Sports Cars

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Bumper Crop Dept.
Synopsis: Things sports cars can do that normal-size cars cannot.
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In Content Item: FlagMore Trash from Mad #2 published January 1959
as Wha' For...Sports Cars [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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These Eight Great Americans...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Mad Magazine
Synopsis: House ad for subscriptions to MAD.
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Pages: 0.33
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Only a Few Left!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Alfred E. Neuman
Synopsis: House ad for pinups suitable for framing.
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Pages: 0.17
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Random Samplings of Reader Mail

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): various; ? (photo)
Inker(s): various; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Prince Charles of England
Synopsis: Letters of comment, mostly about issue #37. Identifies the MAD staff members who posed for Winsten ad in issue #37. The letters were written by Lawrence Bruce Ashin, Dan Duryea, Clifton Bean, George French, Myron Bloom; Barbara S., J. Vogdes, Daniel Tillmanns, J. Edgar Hoover, Richard Skolnik, Bill Sullivan, Richard Stratton, Thadeus Gontarski, Dick Manlin, Guy Berry, Roy Russell, Charles Myers, and Harry Wallace.
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Pages: 1.1
Disclose Notes: Art is excerpts from issue #37, except for photo of Prince Charles.
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Statement of Ownership

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
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Pages: 0.07
Disclose Notes: Publisher: William M. Gaines; Editor: Albert B. Feldstein; Owner: E.C. Publications, Inc. [William M. Gaines; V. E. McAdie; J. K. Gaines].

For September, 1957.
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Why Be Obscure?

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): MAD Jewelry
Character(s): Alfred E. Neuman
Synopsis: House ad for Alfred E. Neuman jewelry designed by Astrahan of NY.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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MAD's Revised New Up-to-Date Alphabet Book

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Now Johnny Can Read Dept.
Synopsis: A rhyming alphabet using modern culture items, pastimes, and people.
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In Content Item: FlagMore Trash from Mad #2 published January 1959
as MAD's Revised New Up-to-Date Alphabet Book [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Mike Malice Interviews Mother Goose

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Mike Fright Dept.
Character(s): Mike Malice; Mother Goose
Synopsis: Mike interviews Mother Goose in his hard-hitting style, but gets no answers.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Worst from MAD #2 published January 1959
as Mike Malice Interviews Mother Goose [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Parody of Mike Wallace tv interviews. Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Blood, Guts, a Roscoe & You

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): The "Eyes" Have It Dept.
Character(s): Mike Chisel; Sexina; Diane Wilkinson
Synopsis: Mike is hired for a case but solves nothing, as the pictures show what really happened versus the typical detective novel text.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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Outstanding Americans: Arthur A. Freen

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Arthur A. Freen
Synopsis: After a series of disastrous automotive inventions beginning in 1934, Arthur invents the Ford Edsel in 1957.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Worst from MAD #2 published January 1959
as Outstanding Americans: Arthur A. Freen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Labeled as The First In A Series. Last panel includes a photo.
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Strangely Believe It!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Ernie Kovacs; Armand K. Frechette; Arthur K. Limbish
Synopsis: A parody of Ripley's Believe It Or Not.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Armand looks like Ernie Kovacs.
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Crazy Mixed-Up Mismatched Matchbook Covers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Close Cover Before Reading Dept.
Character(s): Alfred E. Neuman
Synopsis: Matchbook covers whose front and back do not match, supposedly produced by Alfred when he worked for a matchbook company.
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In Content Item: FlagMore Trash from Mad #2 published January 1959
as Crazy Mixed-Up Mismatched Matchbook Covers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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MAD Invitations

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): R.S.V.P. Dept.
Synopsis: Phony invitations to improbable celebrity social events.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Nobody Has Any Fun at Parties

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Likewise I'm Sure Dept.
Character(s): Harry; Sadie
Synopsis: A party that never gets going because the guests spend all night introducing themselves to each other.
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In Content Item: FlagMore Trash from Mad #2 published January 1959
as Nobody Has Any Fun at Parties [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Nearly all guests are celebrities, though unnamed. Harry and Sadie resemble Dagwood and Blondie Bumstead. Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Baby Sitting May Ruin Our Nation!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): The Patter of Big Feet Dept.
Synopsis: Details what could happen if crime syndicates take over baby sitting and advises parents to just stay home.
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Pages: 4
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Strangely Believe It!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Ernie Kovacs; Elizabeth Donahue Forsney; George Jones
Synopsis: Parody of Ripley's Believe It Or Not.
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Pages: 1
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MAD Wallpaper

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Al Meglin
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Inferior Decoration Dept.
Synopsis: Ideas for wallpapers with purpose instead of decoration.
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In Content Item: FlagMore Trash from Mad #2 published January 1959
as MAD Wallpaper [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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How Neurotic Are You?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Quiz to see if you suffer from common pop culture neuroses.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Worst from MAD #2 published January 1959
as How Neurotic Are You? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMad about the Fifties #[nn] [Standard Edition] published January 1997
as How Neurotic Are You? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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MAD Looks at Endorsements

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Mickey Mantle; Jayne Mansfield; King Ibn Saud; Elvis Presley; Nikita Krushchev; Rin Tin Tin; Alfred E. Neuman
Synopsis: Phony ads showing how little connection there often is between a celebrity and the product they endorse.
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In Content Item: FlagMore Trash from Mad #2 published January 1959
as MAD Looks at Endorsements [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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The National Bannister Sliding Contests

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Bob Elliott; Ray Goulding; Wally Ballew; Speed Harley
Synopsis: An interview from the site of the contest, where we watch several contestants crash through the floor at the end of the bannister.
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Pages: 3
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TV Scenes We'd Like to See

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Joe Friday; Ed; Ed Sullivan; Alfred E. Neuman; Bennett Cerf; John Daly; The Lone Ranger; Tonto; Melvin Cowznofski; Ralph Edwards; Michael Anthony; Mike Todd; Elizabeth Taylor
Synopsis: Scenes from the following tv shows with unusual outcomes: Dragnet; $64,000 Question; Ed Sullivan Show; What's My Line; The Lone Ranger; This Is Your Life!; If You Had A Million.
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In Content Item: FlagMore Trash from Mad #2 published January 1959
as TV Scenes We'd Like To See [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Bitter Homes and Gardens

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Durwood Burnstore; Boodie Burnstore; Emil Diefendorfer; Dr. Whitney Pfluger; Hiram Pitnik; Buford Sternwallow; Alfred E. Neuman
Synopsis: Satire of Better Homes and Gardens magazine, with articles on home remodeling and tips for the handyman.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Worst from MAD #2 published January 1959
as Bitter Homes And Gardens [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMad about the Fifties #[nn] [Standard Edition] published January 1997
as Bitter Homes and Gardens [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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In A Field of Daisies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Two men walking through a field discover on oversized flower, which one of them has somehow connected to a gag spray bulb.
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In Content Item: FlagMore Trash from Mad #2 published January 1959
as In a Field of Daisies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Vilecream Grooms the Self-Loving

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Vilecream
Synopsis: Phony ad for Vilecream hair cream.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Worst from MAD #2 published January 1959
as Vilecream Grooms The Self-Loving [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Parody of Brylcreem ad.
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MAD Definitions

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Redefined word definitions.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Worst from MAD #2 published January 1959
as Suggested Theme Songs for Some Famous Folks; Contrivances For Cliches; Christmas Gifts That Will No Doubt Be Returned; MAD Definitions; Movies' Secret Sponsors; New Authors For Old Books [Filler on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMore Trash from Mad #2 published January 1959
as Suggested Theme Songs for Some Famous Folks; Contrivances for Cliches; Christmas Gifts That Will No Doubt Be Returned; MAD Definitions; Movies' Secret Sponsors; New Authors for Old Books [Filler on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 0
Disclose Notes: In margins of 23 pages of the issue.
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New Kind of Cigar Even Fills Itself By Itself - With Ink

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Barker 61 Capillary Cigar
Synopsis: Phony ad for cigar.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMad about the Fifties #[nn] [Standard Edition] published January 1997
as Mad ad: Barker 61 Capillary Cigar [Story on Interior Page(s)]back cover
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Parody of ad for Parker self-filling pen. Character is clearly Ernie Kovacs but there is a disclaimer that it is a look-alike. Back cover.

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