Mad #46

In "See the Difference Color TV Makes...," EC’s Mad #46 (1959) delivers a satirical tour through wildly distinct literary voices—each rendered in the style of a famous writer from Paddy Chayefsky to Tennessee Williams—through a series of sharp, stylized comic strips. Written by Frank Jacobs and illustrated with bold, expressive art by Wally Wood, the issue showcases a rare showcase of tonal range, all anchored in the absurdity of mid-century media. The cover, by Kelly Freas, captures the era’s fascination with television’s growing influence.