Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #89

(September 1993)

What Group Displaying Sexual Behavior Did the Meese Commission Overlook? (Table of Contents: 1)

Mad Fold-In / cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script

Al Jaffee (credited)

Pencils

Al Jaffee (credited)

Inks

Al Jaffee (credited)

Colors

Al Jaffee (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #274 (October 1987)

Indexer Notes

Inside front cover.

Departments (Table of Contents: 2)

table of contents / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

various

Inks

various

Letters

typeset

Beverly Hills Slop, Too! (Table of Contents: 3)

Murphy's Bore Dept. / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script

Dick DeBartolo (credited as Dick De Bartolo)

Pencils

Mort Drucker (credited)

Inks

Mort Drucker (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Characters

Eddie Murphy [as Axewell Folly]; Taggem; Rosewater

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #275 (December 1987)

Nationwide Survey Results That Advertisers Never Tell Us About (Table of Contents: 4)

Withholding Tacts Dept. / comic story / 3 pages (report information)

Script

Tom Koch (credited)

Pencils

Paul Coker (credited)

Inks

Paul Coker (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #276 (January 1988)

A Mad Look at Fast Food (Table of Contents: 5)

Sergio Aragones Dept. / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

Sergio Aragonés (credited)

Pencils

Sergio Aragonés (credited)

Inks

Sergio Aragonés (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #272 (July 1987)

A Mad Look at Some Widely Held Misconceptions (Table of Contents: 6)

Having a Truth Pulled Dept. / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

Mike Snider (credited)

Pencils

Harvey Kurtzman (credited)

Inks

Harvey Kurtzman (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #273 (September 1987)

Charity Drives We'd Like to See... (Table of Contents: 7)

Fun-Raisers Dept. / comic story / 3 pages (report information)

Script

Tom Koch (credited)

Pencils

George Woodbridge (credited)

Inks

George Woodbridge (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #276 (January 1988)

Obituaries for Merchandising Characters (Table of Contents: 8)

Requiem Mass-Cot Dept. / text story / 3 pages (report information)

Script

Frank Jacobs (credited)

Pencils

Bob Clarke (credited)

Inks

Bob Clarke (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Characters

Mr. Whipple; Mr. Clean; Campbell Kids; Pillsbury Doughboy; Mr. Goodwrench; Morris the Cat; Ronald McDonald; Cap’n Crunch; Jolly Green Giant; Charlie the Tuna

Synopsis

Obituaries for Celeb Mascots when they pass on.

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #274 (October 1987)

The Lighter Side of... (Table of Contents: 9)

Berg's-Eye View Dept. / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script

Dave Berg (credited)

Pencils

Dave Berg (credited)

Inks

Dave Berg (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor

Synopsis

A cynical look at report cards, pests, in-laws, divorce, cars, fashion, employment, crime, finances, physical fitness, school, appointments, giving thanks, and doctors.

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #276 (January 1988)

The Criminals' Yellow Pages (Table of Contents: 10)

"Where's the Thief?" Dept. / text article / 4 pages (report information)

Script

Tom Koch (credited)

Pencils

George Woodbridge (credited)

Inks

George Woodbridge (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #251 (December 1984)

Boob's the Boss (Table of Contents: 11)

Mr. Mom-A Mia Dept. / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script

Dennis Snee (credited)

Pencils

Mort Drucker (credited)

Inks

Mort Drucker (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Characters

Toenail Missilly; Angina Bowser; Moona Robinthecradle; Jogathan Bowser; Cementha Missilly

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #266 (October 1986)

Head of the Crass (Table of Contents: 12)

Teacher's Pest Dept. / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script

Frank Jacobs (credited)

Pencils

Angelo Torres (credited)

Inks

Angelo Torres (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Characters

Chatty Bore

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #275 (December 1987)

The Andy Grinning Show (Table of Contents: 13)

A Bad Case of the Re-Runs Dept. / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

Lou Silverstone (credited)

Pencils

Sam Viviano (credited)

Inks

Sam Viviano (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Characters

Andy Talker; Hellin; Dopie Talker; Blarney Flute; Aunt Tea; Gumper Piles

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #273 (September 1987)

Indexer Notes

Parody of The Andy Griffith Show.

ARFul (Table of Contents: 14)

Alien Life Farce Dept. / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script

Dick DeBartolo (credited)

Pencils

Mort Drucker (credited)

Inks

Mort Drucker (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Characters

Arf; Silly Shammer; Mate; Lame; Brian; Richard Dryface; Dr. McGoy; Spotty; Cliff Robinson; Chewbacca; Dr. Ruse; Simon McKay

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #272 (July 1987)

Indexer Notes

Spoof of sitcom "ALF."

I Love Luny (Table of Contents: 15)

A Bad Case of the Re-Runs Dept. / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

Lou Silverstone (credited)

Pencils

Angelo Torres (credited)

Inks

Angelo Torres (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Characters

Luny Esmoron Retardo; Sicky Retardo; Fret Hooboy Nurtz; Ether Nurtz

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #269 (March 1987)

Amends (Table of Contents: 16)

Our Preacher Presentation Dept. / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script

Arnie Kogen (credited)

Pencils

Angelo Torres (credited)

Inks

Angelo Torres (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Characters

Barbara Montgomery [as Cassette]; Sherman Hemsley [as Deacon Fright]; Clifton Davis [as Reverend Groggy]; Oprah Winfrey; Whoopie Goldberg; Jester Hairston [as Rollo]; Anna Maria Horsford [as Thalia Fright]

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #273 (September 1987)

Indexer Notes

Parody of the TV show “Amen”.

Living on the Edge (Table of Contents: 17)

Up, Up and Oy Vey Dept. / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

Don Edwing (credited)

Pencils

Don Edwing (credited); Harry North (credited)

Inks

Don Edwing (credited); Harry North (credited)

Letters

?

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #270 (April 1987)

Forget Smart (Table of Contents: 18)

A Bad Case of the Re-Runs Dept. / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

Dick DeBartolo (credited); Don Epstein (credited as Donald K. Epstein)

Pencils

Angelo Torres (credited)

Inks

Angelo Torres (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Characters

Muxwall Smart; Agent 36-B; Chief

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #272 (July 1987)

Indexer Notes

Spoof of television series "Get Smart."

Perfectly Strange (Table of Contents: 19)

Immigrating on Our Nerves Dept. / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script

Dick DeBartolo (credited as Dick De Bartolo)

Pencils

Angelo Torres (credited)

Inks

Angelo Torres (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Characters

Bullki Barfonomus; Leery; Mr. Twinkiesetter; Alf

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #270 (April 1987)

Spy vs. Spy (Table of Contents: 20)

Joke and Dagger Dept. DO NOT USE; Spy vs. Spy / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

Antonio Prohías (signed)

Pencils

Antonio Prohías (signed)

Inks

Antonio Prohías (signed)

Genre

humor; satire-parody; spy

Characters

The Black Spy; The White Spy

Synopsis

The White Spy drives a tank after the Black Spy's bicycle - but the Black Spy has a weapon on his bicycle.

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #270 (April 1987)

Mad's Advertising Gullibility Test (Table of Contents: 21)

And Now an Absurd from Our Sponsors Dept. / activity / 2 pages (report information)

Script

Mike Snider (credited)

Pencils

Al Jaffee (credited)

Inks

Al Jaffee (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor

Characters

Bob Hope

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #271 (June 1987)

Why the U.S. Government Really Spends So Much (Table of Contents: 22)

Inappropriations Dept. / comic story / 3 pages (report information)

Script

Tom Koch (credited)

Pencils

George Woodbridge (credited)

Inks

George Woodbridge (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #272 (July 1987)

Drama on Page 69 (Table of Contents: 23)

Weight and See Dept. / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

John Caldwell (credited)

Pencils

John Caldwell (credited)

Inks

John Caldwell (credited)

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #275 (December 1987) [retitled]

The Lighter Side of... (Table of Contents: 24)

Berg's-Eye View Dept. / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script

Dave Berg (credited)

Pencils

Dave Berg (credited)

Inks

Dave Berg (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Characters

A cynical look at new cars, old friends, homework, priorities, communication, relationships, food, appearances, tastes, assertive action, the telephone, aches and pains, guilt, and doctors.

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #275 (December 1987)

The Collector’s Newsletter (Table of Contents: 25)

Petty-Savers Dept. / comic story / 3 pages (report information)

Script

Stan Hart (credited)

Pencils

George Woodbridge (credited)

Inks

George Woodbridge (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #273 (September 1987)

Your Pet Knows... (Table of Contents: 26)

Creatures from a Hack Buffoon Dept. / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

Paul Peter Porges (credited)

Pencils

Paul Peter Porges (credited)

Inks

Paul Peter Porges (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #275 (December 1987)

Stand But Me (Table of Contents: 27)

Loco-Emotion Picture Dept. (A Year to Dismember) / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script

Dick DeBartolo (credited as Dick De Bartolo)

Pencils

Mort Drucker (credited)

Inks

Mort Drucker (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #269 (March 1987)

Spy vs. Spy (Table of Contents: 28)

Joke and Dagger Dept. DO NOT USE; Spy vs. Spy / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

Antonio Prohías (signed)

Pencils

Antonio Prohías (signed)

Inks

Antonio Prohías (signed)

Genre

humor; spy

Characters

The Black Spy; The White Spy

Synopsis

The Black Spy and White Spy combat each other with mirrors.

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #276 (January 1988)

Mad's Modern-Day Puzzlers (Table of Contents: 29)

Perplex Education Dept. / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

David Ames

Pencils

Harvey Kurtzman (credited)

Inks

Harvey Kurtzman (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #271 (June 1987)

More Celebrity Silhouettes (Table of Contents: 30)

The Shadow Still Doesn't Know Dept. / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

Rurik Tyler (credited)

Pencils

Bob Clarke (credited)

Inks

Bob Clarke (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor

Characters

Sgt. Slaughter; Smokey the Bear; John McEnroe; Lucy Van Pelt; Cher; NBC Peacock; Larry Hagman; Bullwinkle; Pat Sajak; Vanna White; Barney Rubble; Betty Rubble; Sade; Olive Oyl; Gloria Steinem; Cathy; Orville Redenbacher; Joker; Whoopi Goldberg; Raggedy Ann; David Brenner; Opus; Rudy Huxtable; Snoopy

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #272 (July 1987)

The Mad Movie Critic's Pledge (Table of Contents: 31)

Review to a Kill Dept. / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

Christopher C. Manson

Pencils

Jack Davis (credited)

Inks

Jack Davis (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #275 (December 1987)

In the Beginning… (Table of Contents: 32)

Altar Egos Dept. / text story / 3 pages (report information)

Script

Frank Jacobs (credited)

Pencils

George Woodbridge (credited)

Inks

George Woodbridge (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #274 (October 1987)

A Mad Look at People Even Lonelier Than the Maytag Repairman (Table of Contents: 33)

Fickle Single of Fate Dept. / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

Mike Snider (credited)

Pencils

Paul Coker (credited)

Inks

Paul Coker (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #270 (April 1987)

What Menace Is Zapping the Energy of Today's Youth? (Table of Contents: 34)

Mad Fold-In / cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script

Al Jaffee (credited)

Pencils

Al Jaffee (credited)

Inks

Al Jaffee (credited)

Colors

Al Jaffee (credited)

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #276 (January 1988)

Indexer Notes

inside back cover

Big Books for Small Minds (Table of Contents: 35)

comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

Lou Silverstone

Pencils

Bob Clarke

Inks

Bob Clarke

Colors

?

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; satire-parody

Reprints

• from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #275 (December 1987)

Indexer Notes

back cover