EC Comics · Mad #3 · January-February 1953 · $0.10 · 32 pages · Bi-Monthly
Grade: VG/F 5.0
Edited by Harvey Kurtzman. Indicia publisher: Entertaining Comics.
Cover by Harvey Kurtzman with colors by Marie Severin and lettering by Harvey Kurtzman.
Harvey Kurtzman's satirical genius on full display in this early MAD, featuring his signature parodies that took familiar genres and twisted them into subversive comedy. Kurtzman's vampire-themed cover captures the essence of what made MAD revolutionary — taking horror tropes seriously enough to mock them perfectly, establishing the irreverent tone that would influence American humor for decades.
Only the third issue of what would become the most influential humor publication in American comics, with Kurtzman still defining the visual language and comedic voice that made MAD a cultural institution.
Condition [GRADE PLACEHOLDER] with piece of tape on back cover, general wear consistent with age, and slight corner rounding, complete interior, structurally sound, and unrestored.
We use AI to research and write our descriptions — we think Klaatu would approve of this miniscule relinquishment of power to the robots. Details are verified where possible but comics are complicated and we're not infallible. Every book is graded by a human collector who has actually held it. If something looks off, just ask.
EC Comics · Mad #3 · January-February 1953 · $0.10 · 32 pages · Bi-Monthly
Grade: VG/F 5.0
Edited by Harvey Kurtzman. Indicia publisher: Entertaining Comics.
Cover by Harvey Kurtzman with colors by Marie Severin and lettering by Harvey Kurtzman.
Harvey Kurtzman's satirical genius on full display in this early MAD, featuring his signature parodies that took familiar genres and twisted them into subversive comedy. Kurtzman's vampire-themed cover captures the essence of what made MAD revolutionary — taking horror tropes seriously enough to mock them perfectly, establishing the irreverent tone that would influence American humor for decades.
Only the third issue of what would become the most influential humor publication in American comics, with Kurtzman still defining the visual language and comedic voice that made MAD a cultural institution.
Condition [GRADE PLACEHOLDER] with piece of tape on back cover, general wear consistent with age, and slight corner rounding, complete interior, structurally sound, and unrestored.
We use AI to research and write our descriptions — we think Klaatu would approve of this miniscule relinquishment of power to the robots. Details are verified where possible but comics are complicated and we're not infallible. Every book is graded by a human collector who has actually held it. If something looks off, just ask.
