Item Specifics

Series Name

Mad (1952)

Issue Number

48

Publisher

DC Comics

Genre

Humor/Satire

Grade

Ungraded

Signed

No

Item Description

Condition: Sold as is. Please Look at pictures for item condition.

Grade: Ungraded
View All ListingsSee FeedbackAdd to Favorite SellersDESCRIPTIONMad #48 EC Comics 1959 Ungraded Condition Silver Age Comic Book Magazine 1st PrintingMad #48 (1959) Cover art by Kelly Freas. Parody of ad for Oasis cigarettes, art by Kelly Freas. "Comic Strip Heroes (Taken From Real Life)", script by Frank Jacobs, art by Wally Wood; Comic strips about currently famous people, in styles similar to current comic strips. "Skin Diving," script and art by Dave Berg; Problems with skin diving, new developments, and the ultimate return of man to the sea. "The Cavemen," script and art by Don Martin; A cavewoman who is resistant to being clobbered on the head falls for a man with an unusual approach. "For The Life Of Progress Hornsby," script by Sid Caesar, art by Mort Drucker; Progress appears on the tv show "For The Life Of You," a parody of "This Is Your Life." "The Daily Optimist," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Joe Orlando; Sample of a newspaper that prints all news with a positive spin...no matter how bad the news is. "On-The-Job Marching Songs," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Spirit and loyalty building songs for various industries' employees, set to familiar melodies. "The Night That Perry Masonmint Lost A Case," script by Dee Caruso and Bill Levine, art by Mort Drucker; Perry finally loses a case, because he only wins on Saturday nights. "How A Television Script is Born," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Wally Wood; Follows a script from the original author through various rewrites, showing how all the meaning and creativity is gradually watered down. "Graduation Speeches...That Somebody Listened To," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Joe Orlando; Possible graduation speeches that could have helped form the philosophies of some celebrities. "Insurance Policies For Teen-Agers," script by Sy Reit, art by George Woodbridge; Ideas for insurance policies against common hazards of teen-agers, such as blind dates and flunking school. Parody of Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Company ads, art by Kelly Freas. 52 pgs., B&W.Increase your comic book collection and enjoy this comic book featuring stories from Ec Comics.Our newer comic books for sale are usually* high grade, unread, mostly flat, and glossy back stock. Our comics are usually unread back-issues in excellent condition. See the listing image(s) to get a better evaluation of the condition. Grading, if provided, is of our personal opinion.COMBINED SHIPPING PROMOTIONAnd to Cart and Pay shipping only once*. Flat rate shipping cost for multiple item orders.*Highest shipping rate is applied to the order. *Exclusions apply - CGC/Slabbed books ship at a higher tier so the cost is only reduced.BEST OFFER ACCEPTEDOffers are excluded from promotional discounts since they represent your requested cost for purchase. Combined shipping can be expected but may not be applied automatically if you checkout offers/items separately.SHIPPING DETAILSOrders ships out the same or next business day. The average shipping delivery time range from 2 to 7 days. Shipped using economy options which is usually USPS Ground Advantage.PAYMENT DETAILSPay with Google Pay, PayPal, PayPal Credit, debit card, or most credit cards.FREE RETURNS30 days money back guaranteed. Returns accepted and shipping will be paid by the seller.Check Out Our Other ListingsHip Store:Cosmic-King©2025 cosmic-king. All Rights Reserved.

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Registered Since

01/16/2020

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Store

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Item Location

Missouri, United States

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

Yes