Mad #52

Jan 1960 · EC · 0.25 USD

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In "Got It!", Stew and Jess navigate a bizarre twist in their investigation when they realize the real culprit behind Koukie’s disappearance is the show’s own producer—someone who didn’t want the spotlight stolen. Written by Larry Siegel and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Mort Drucker, this Mad #52 tale delivers classic EC satire with a dash of absurd mystery. The cover, a cleverly drawn portrait by Kelly Freas, captures the story’s offbeat tension perfectly.

Contains 13 stories

Got It!

1 pp · Satire-Parody

The MAD 1960 Calendar

4 pp · Humor

Alfred E. NeumanFather Time

New Ad Spaces

3 pp · Humor

777 Sunset Strip

4 pp · Satire-Parody

Stew DailyJess SpencePaladinShirley PlainKoukieAngeloMr. BrooksbrothersMiss PrimmPeter Gonethe show's producer

In "777 Sunset Strip," Stew and Jess navigate a surreal Hollywood farce, dodging awkward moments with a less-than-charming client while chasing clues in a mystery that takes a bizarre turn—only to discover the real culprit is the producer, who kidnapped Koukie for stealing the spotlight.

The Brain Operation

2 pp · Humor

Protest Letters

4 pp · Satire-Parody

Mr. MurphyMarmaduke (ventriloquist's dummy)

MAD's Helpful Household Repair Hints

3 pp · Humor

Living Space

4 pp · Humor

Mr. SmedleyMrs. Smedley

The Truth About "Before" And "After" Ads

4 pp · Satire-Parody

Sal MineoRicky Nelson

In Surgery

1 pp · Humor

MAD Goes To A Historical Movie Preview

4 pp · Satire-Parody

Darryl F. SfortzJames BuchananMrs. Buchanan (James' mother)Daisy DuPontBen FranklinJohn HancockThomas JeffersonThomas PaineAbraham LincolnGeneral ShermanMiss FritchieDoctor LivingstoneJoe DiMaggioPatrick HenryNathan HaleJohn Paul JonesChristopher Columbus

The Early Riser

1 pp · Humor

Das Spiel Von Der Automobile, Or How To Look Funny While Driving

1 pp · Satire-Parody

The CaptainHans KatzenjammerFritz KatzenjammerMamaThe Professor