About this Collection
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.
Contains 34 stories
Shermlock Shomes!
8 pp · Humor, Detective-Mystery, Satire-Parody
Shermlock ShomesDr. WhatsitCecil B. V. D. Mill (cameo)Mrs. Gowanusa womanthe woman's uncle
Treasure Island!
7 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody
Melvin of the Apes (cameo)Melvin HawkinsCaptain Rollem BonesLong-John AluminumMelvin Mole (cameo)
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Smilin' Melvin!
7 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody
Smilin' MelvinUpwind JohnsonThatstuff
Frank N. Stein!
8 pp · Humor, Horror-Suspense, Satire-Parody
Baron Francesco Napoleon SteinBumbleMelvinShermanthe monster
Lone Stranger Rides Again!
7 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody, Western-Frontier
Lone StrangerPronto [Chief Wonga]Ookabollwonga tribe
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Bat Boy and Rubin!
7 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody, Superhero
Bat BoyRubinthe Fleagle Gangthe Flurgle Gang
Little Orphan Melvin!
8 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody
Little Orphan MelvinDaddy PeacebucksPunjokeGravelAx L. MaxlThe Gasp!Mommy Peacebucks
The Raven
7 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody
a raventhe narratorLenore
Hah! Noon!
7 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody, Western-Frontier
Marshall KaneMrs. KaneMarshall FloodnickKiller Diller MillerRamona
In "Hah! Noon!", Marshall Kane faces a showdown that’s less about gunslinging and more about stubborn pride, as he grapples with the absurdity of his own reputation. With Mrs. Kane watching from the sidelines, Marshall Floodnick in tow, and the notorious Killer Diller Miller finally cornered, the town’s fate hangs on a single, ridiculous moment—before Ramona’s unexpected presence shifts everything.
G.I. Shmoe!
8 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody, War
Galusha Iggy Shmoe [G. I. Shmoe]Sgt. SquirtComrade Commander
Sane!
7 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody, Western-Frontier
SanePawMawJoeyWilson
The Face Upon the Floor!
6 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody
the vagabond
Woman Wonder!
7 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody, Superhero
Woman Wonder [Diana Banana]Steve AdoreNivlem [a disguised Steve Adore]MickeySpillaneSuperduperman (cameo)
Flesh Garden!
8 pp · Satire-Parody, Science Fiction
FleshDalean alienDr. Noah Zarka Zorka Zorchtona ZilchtronOwlmenRockmenTreemenGrassmenAirmenKing Mong
MAD Reader!
6 pp · Satire-Parody
Murder the Husband!
3 pp · Crime
Walter GrahamKenneth Martin
Murder the Story!
3 pp · Satire-Parody
Cracker GrahamMelvin Martin
Dragged Net!
7 pp · Satire-Parody
Joe FridayEd SaturdayChief Mike SundayShermlock Shomes (cameo)Dr. Whatsit (cameo)murdererbank robberWillie Elder
Starchie
8 pp · Satire-Parody
Starchie StandrewsBottleneckMr. WeathernotLittle Orphan Melvin (cameo)Cookie Bumstead (cameo)SalonicaBiddyWedgie Van SmeltMr. StandrewsMrs. StandrewsDick Tracy (cameo)
From Eternity Back to Here!
7 pp · Satire-Parody
Sgt. Gaym WardenCaptain Sherlock HomesPrew PrewittMrs. HomesJodie MajjioFatsoMrs. KipperPrincess
3-Dimensions!
6 pp · Satire-Parody
MAD writerMAD artist
Mark Trade!
7 pp · Satire-Parody
Mark TradeMr. TamesplinterMorsemereSandyscouts
