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Cover: Harvey Kurtzman

The Mad Archives #2

Jan 2008 · DC · 49.99 USD; 60.99 CAD
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“Shermlock Shomes!”
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This second volume of The MAD Archives collects issues #7-12 of the original MAD comic book series from 1953-1954, showcasing the satirical humor and iconic parodies that defined the early years of the legendary publication, with contributions from Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood, and other EC Comics greats.

In "Shermlock Shomes!", Harvey Kurtzman delivers a delightfully absurd detective tale wrapped in a mock-serious letter column format, featuring a cast of eccentric correspondents from across the country. With Kurtzman handling both the writing and the cover art, this 2008 DC oddity blends satire and mystery in a way only he could, all set within the quirky world of The Mad Archives.

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writer Harvey Kurtzman · artist, inker Bill Elder · colorist Marie Severin · cover Harvey Kurtzman

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artist, inker Bill Elder
colorist Marie Severin
cover pencils, inks Harvey Kurtzman

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A parody of Sherlock Holmes. Fearing for her uncle's life, a woman has Shermlock break into his room and Shermlock goes nuts trying to solve the non-crime.

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