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Mad About DC doesn’t hold back and makes us miss Mad Magazine

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Chip Zdarsky is a funny guy. Remember when he made that whole April Fools’ gag comic with rub ’n’ smell farts? Oh, wait, that was me, DC Comics E-I-C Marie Javins. Chip was the one saying, “I’d turn back if I were you,” but he couldn’t stop me. Editors are a self-destructive lot. Which is why this year, I said, “I give up, you do it, Chip, you are so much funnier and prettier and also better with cats than I am.” And look, he went and did it. Chip demoted himself to “editor.” Chip is turning the DC universe on its ear and bringingyou savage mockery of all we hold dear, and he is assisted in this brutal task by Matt Fraction, Gail Simone, Skottie Young, and many, many more. Next year? Back to farts. Includes MAD favorite Sergio Aragonés with “A MAD Look at Comic Book Stores,” “Guy vs. Spy” by Jim Zub and Ramon Perez, and a DC Fold-In by Charles Soule and Ryan Browne. Plus a slew of MAD-style parodies of all DC Comics you hold dear, and some you’ve always hated anyway. MAD About DC #1 will fulfill your every comic book dream, or at least three or four of them.

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It’s one of two new comic book days! What are you all getting? What are you excited for? Sound off in the comments below. While you decide on that, here’s some comic news and a review from around the web.

CBR – Al Jaffee, Iconic Mad Magazine ‘Fold-in’ Artist, Dies at 102 – Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans.

Book Riot – 20+ Must-Read YA Comics for New + Seasoned Fans of the Format – What would you suggest?

The Beat – A Year of Free Comics: A new Superman archetype in MONUMENTAL – Free comics!

Review

Comic Crusaders – The Nasty #2

The Nasty #2

Celebrate MAD Magazine’s 70th Anniversary!

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MAD Magazine #28

MAD Magazine, one of the longest-running humor publications in America, is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a can’t-miss issue!

Nearly one-half of this 56-page anniversary celebration issue (issue #28) features original content, the most since the publication’s format change in 2019. Not only are current MAD staffers creating and contributing new content, but some of the original and most beloved members of “The Usual Gang of Idiots” are returning with new features, plus original contributions from celebrity MAD Magazine fans “Weird Al” Yankovic and filmmaker/comedian Jordan Peele.

Features for this issue include:

  • A new wraparound cover by Mark Fredrickson
  • An original MAD feature from “Weird Al” Yankovic celebrating longtime MAD contributor and originator of the MAD Fold-In Al Jaffee, with art by Ed Steckley
  • A tribute to MAD Magazine from acclaimed filmmaker and comedian Jordan Peele, featuring the parody MAD cover used in his hit movie NOPE
  • “The Bathroom,” a MAD movie parody of The Batman, by longtime MAD contributors Desmond Devlin and Tom Richmond
  • A special two-page MAD Fold-In by Johnny Sampson that folds in on itself!
  • A new “Another Look at MAD” by maestro Sergio Aragonés
  • A “MAD-gical” history tour with Dick DeBartolo, MAD’s longest-contributing writer
  • An illustrated look at the classic MAD employee cruise to Bermuda by former MAD EIC John Ficarra and art director Sam Viviano

Preview: Mad Magazine #19

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Mad Magazine #19

Gaze into the wonders of tomorrow, courtesy of yesterday’s MAD! It’s our far-flung future issue, in which we look back at the shape of things to come, including parodies of time-travelling sci-fi flicks like “Back to the Future” and “The Matrix.” Plus, MAD examines prognosticators like astrology, palm reading, and, just for good measure, extra sensory perception! We predict there will be a new Fold-In by Johnny Sampson, too!

Mad Magazine #19

Captain America and Black Widow Headline a Free Military Virtual Con

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The current situation has impacted events all over and that extends to the military. The USO is going virtual with its Military Virtual Programming Con which takes place on October 6-8. Headling the event is Captain America and Black Widow, aka actors Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson.

While that might seem totally on the level, when it comes to Marvel and the military, questions always need to be raised. Marvel CEO Ike Perlmutter has been accused of having undue influence over the Office of Veterans Affairs and has used that influence to benefit Marvel.

Other guests for the event include Norman Reedus (Darryl from “The Walking Dead” and star of AMC’s “Ride With Norman Reedus”), Gerard Way (lead singer of the band My Chemical Romance and creator of the Netflix series “The Umbrella Academy”) and Jon Bernthal (Marvel’s “The Punisher”) also highlight the event.

Much like you’d find at any other virtual fan convention, the USO’s event features panels that will be broadcast online. Panels include ones from the National Cartoonists Society Panel, MAD Magazine, DC FanDome, and more.

Unlike other events, this is meant for the military. For each Zoom event you’ll need to vouch that you’re a Department of Defense ID holder or dependent of one, but it’s the honor system. You will be asked to provide your installation, service branch and rank for yourself or your family member.

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Rise of Ultraman #1

The weekend is almost here! What geeky things are you all doing? Sound off in the comments below. While you wait for the weekday to end and the weekend to begin, here’s some news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.

Arlington Now – Arlington Native Illustrates Cover Of MAD Magazine – Very cool!

Kotaku – Avengers’ Exotic Loot Is Dropping (Mostly) As Intended – Who’s playing and what do you think?

The Beat – A Year of Free Comics: Harmonize with SONG FOR CANTALAGUA – Free comics!

Reviews

Talking Comics – Hawkman #27
The Geekiary – Marauders #12
CBR – Rise of Ultraman #1

Preview: Mad Magazine #13

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Mad Magazine #13

(W) Usual Gang of Idiots (A/CA) Usual Gang of Idiots
In Shops: Apr 22, 2020
SRP: $5.99

Don’t blow your whole wad on Coachella tickets this year-Mad #13 is making (fun of) music for $5.99 (cheap)! Laugh at acts you’d never pay to see…from the comfort of your own toilet (no porta potties necessary)! Sure, we may not have the sad crooning of Thom Yorke, but we could have a hilarious cartoon of him! Enjoy classic Mad music spoofs, plus an all-new Spy vs. Spy, “A Mad Look at…”, and more!

Mad Magazine #13

Preview: Mad Magazine #12

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Mad Magazine #12

(W) Usual Gang of Idiots (A/CA) Usual Gang of Idiots
In Shops: Feb 19, 2020
SRP: $5.99

America’s longest-running humor magazine continues to skewer everything pop culture! February’s TV-themed issue is packed with new, original content and a wide variety of vintage MAD favorites (because so many boobs have been on the tube)! Featuring a new “MAD Look at…” by Sergio Aragonés, Spy vs. Spy, and more, MAD will surely make the whole family laugh…while still managing to piss off some folks.

Mad Magazine #12

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Lois Lane #1

The weekend is almost here and we’re sure you’re spending it seeing Spider-Man: Far From Home! We know we are (again). Sound off what geeky things you all will be doing. While you wait for the workday to end and the weekend to officially begin, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

Monkeys Fighting Robots – The 7 Best Comics Of 2019 (So Far): From Superheroes To Criminals – Agree with this?

ICv2 – IDW Publishing Sales Down, Losses Worsen in Fiscal Q2 – First change? That Wynonna Earp deal.

The Comichron – The complete Mad Magazine sales history, 1960-present: Over 2 million copies per issue in 1974 – Some good history here.

Reviews

Geek Dad – Adventures of the Super Sons #12
Geek Dad – Lois Lane #1

MAD Magazine Ends Newsstand Sales and Changes New Material to Just End-of-Year Specials

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MAD Magazine #1 2018

Numerous rumors have been swirling regarding the future of MAD Magazine in the last 24 hours with some claiming that the influential magazine was ending and others claiming they’re still making new material. As usual, the truth is somewhere in between.

While DC, the magazine’s publisher, hasn’t released an official statement, we’ve received more details from well-placed sources.

Due to lagging newsstand sales, MAD will no longer be found there. Instead, the magazine will still be available in comic shops, aka the direct market, as well as subscribers.

When it comes to new material, after issue #10 this fall, there will no longer will be new content in the monthly magazine. There WILL be new material in the end-of-year specials which will always be new.

Starting in MAD Magazine #11 it will feature “classic,” “best-of,” and nostalgic content from the last 67 years.

DC will also continue to publish MAD books and special collections.

Launched in 1952 by Harvey Kurtzman and William Gaines, the magazine received a relaunch and new #1 issue in 2018.

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