Get your hands on the must-have collector's item for Mad Magazine fans! This auction includes The Mad Magazine Archives Vol 1 & 2 HC from 1986, featuring all your favorite comic book characters. The publication year is 1986. The hardcover books are in very good condition and will be shipped to you for free. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own these classic magazines.

“The MAD Archives” are a series of hardcover books that collect the early issues of MAD Magazine, presenting them in a high-quality format. Here’s a description of the first two volumes:

Volume 1: This volume collects issues #1-6 of MAD Magazine, originally published in 1952. It includes the groundbreaking work of Harvey Kurtzman, who wrote and provided cover art, along with contributions from artists like Jack Davis, John Severin, Wallace Wood, and Will Elder. The book is presented in a red with gold hardcover format. It captures the magazine’s early days of irreverent humor and satire.

Volume 2: This volume gathers issues #7-12, continuing the legacy of Harvey Kurtzman’s writing and cover art. It features stories such as ‘Shermlock Sholmes,’ ‘Dragged Net,’ and ‘Little Orphan Melvin.’ The artwork by notable contributors like Will Elder, John Severin, Wallace Wood, Jack Davis, Basil Wolverton, and Bernard Krigstein is included. This edition also comes in a hardcover format, preserving the classic MAD humor for new generations.

These archives offer a nostalgic look back at the humor and creativity that made MAD Magazine a cultural icon. They are a testament to the magazine’s influence on comedy and satire, making them valuable for collectors and fans alike.