Mad #124

Jan 1969 · EC · 0.35 USD

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In "The Magic Spell," a young couple’s move into a suspiciously eerie apartment building takes a darkly comedic turn as the pregnant wife grows increasingly uneasy about the strange neighbors and the unsettling atmosphere. Written by Arnie Kogen and illustrated with sharp, expressive flair by Mort Drucker, this EC Comics satire plays on the paranoia of "Rosemary's Baby" with a wink and a smirk. The cover by Norman Mingo captures the creeping dread with a perfectly unsettling image.

Contains 14 stories

The Magic Spell

1 pp · Humor

Rosemia's Boo-Boo

7 pp · Satire-Parody

Mia Farrow [as Rosemia Goodhouse]John Cassavetes [as Sy Goodhouse]Elisha Cook [as the realtor]Maurice Evans [as Hatch]Victoria Vetri [as Teary]Sidney Blackmer [as Roman]Ruth Gordon [as Millie]Ralph Bellamy [as the quack]

In a satirical twist on *Rosemary's Baby*, Jo and her husband move into a suspiciously eerie apartment building where everyone seems just a little too eager to help. As Jo's pregnancy progresses, her growing unease about the neighbors' odd behavior turns into full-blown paranoia—especially when the building’s residents start offering strangely specific advice about her baby’s future.

One Day in Baghdad

1 pp · Humor

Mad's Follow-up Report on Progress

3 pp · Satire-Parody

Spy vs. Spy

1 pp · Humor

The Black SpyThe White Spy

A Mad Look at Bugs 'n Worms 'n Things

3 pp · Humor

Casey at the Dice

3 pp · Satire-Parody

If Polls and Surveys Had Been Used Through History

2 pp · Satire-Parody

Franklin D. RooseveltAbraham LincolnThe Beatles [John LennonPaul McCartneyGeorge HarrisonRingo Starr]Harry Stimson

A Mad "Show-Biz" Success Story

2 pp · Humor

In "A Mad 'Show-Biz' Success Story," a struggling man nurtures a tadpole with dreams of fame, teaching it to sing for fortune—only to watch in disbelief as it grows legs, trades his tutelage for the spotlight, and vanishes into the world of show business.

Songs of Crime, Violence, War, Hate, Bigotry, the Lunatic Fringe, and All-Around Ecchiness

3 pp · Satire-Parody

Spy vs. Spy

1 pp · Humor

The Black SpyThe White Spy

The Lighter Side of Physical Fitness

5 pp · Satire-Parody

Christmas Is...

3 pp · Satire-Parody

MafiaCo Incorporated

7 pp · Satire-Parody