(September 1992)
EC,
1970 Series
- Price
- 3.50 USD
- Pages
- 100
- Indicia Frequency
- six times a year
- Indicia / Colophon Publisher
- E.C. Publications Inc.
- Barcode
- 070989340800 09
- Editing
- Nick Meglin (editor); John Ficarra (editor)
Issue Notes
- Parts of this issue are reprinted:
-
from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #236 (January 1983), #236 (January 1983)
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[no title indexed]
Star Trek / cover / 1 page
- Pencils
- Mort Drucker (signed as
Mort Drucker) - Inks
- Mort Drucker (signed as Mort Drucker)
- Colors
- Mort Drucker (signed as Mort Drucker)
- Letters
- typeset
- Genre
- satire-parody; science fiction
Indexer Notes
Cover indicates that a Star Trek VI spoof is inside but it is actually a Star Trek V spoof.
![Cover Thumbnail for Mad Special [Mad Super Special] (EC, 1970 series) #83](https://files1.comics.org//img/gcd/covers_by_id/1037/w200/1037252.jpg?-7620332949332014544)
Star Blecch
Waste of Space Dept. / comic story / 5 pages
- Genre
- satire-parody
- Characters
- William Shatner [as Captain Kook]; Leonard Nimoy [as Mr. Spook]; DeForrest Kelley [as Dr. BeCoy]; Nichelle Nichols [as the phone operator]
- Synopsis
- In a parody of the TV series "Star Trek," an intrepid but incompetent crew of space explorers tries to combat a plague ravaging a planetary population.
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #115 (December 1967)
-
Indexer Notes
The leader of the planetary council is drawn in the style of Mad artist Don Martin. Charlie Brown makes a cameo flying a kite in deep space.
[no title indexed]
Joke and Dagger Dept. DO NOT USE; Spy vs. Spy / comic story / 1 page
- Script
- Antonio Prohías (signed as
A. Prohías) - Pencils
- Antonio Prohías (signed as A. Prohías)
- Inks
- Antonio Prohías (signed as A. Prohías)
- Letters
- Antonio Prohías (signed as A. Prohías)
- Genre
- humor; spy
Consumer Revenge Bill$
Due Unto Others Dept. / comic story / 2 pages
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #263 (June 1986)
-
The Mad Guide to... Yuppies Yullies Yuffies
United Status of America Dept. / comic story / 2 pages
- Genre
- humor
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #261 (March 1986)
-
A Mad Look at Ms. Liberty
Sergio Aragones Dept. / comic story / 2 pages
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #265 (September 1986)
-
Keep On Trekkin': The Mad "Star Trek" Musical
Spock 'n' Roll Dept. / comic story / 7 pages
- Script
- Frank Jacobs
- Pencils
- Mort Drucker (signed)
- Inks
- Mort Drucker (signed)
- Letters
- typeset
- Genre
- satire-parody
- Characters
- William Shatner [as Captain James Kirk]; Leonard Nimoy [as Commander Spock]; DeForrest Kelley [as Dr. Leonard McCoy]; James Doohan [as Commander Montgomery Scott]; George Takei [as Lt. Hikaru Sulu]; Nichelle Nichols [as Lt. Nyota Uhura]; Walter Koenig [as Ensign Pavel Chekov]; Majel Barrett [as Nurse Christine Chapel]
- Synopsis
- The cast of the original Star Trek is reunited for a new version of the show, remade as a musical.
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #186 (October 1976)
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Indexer Notes
Mort Drucker draws two of the crew on page 5 in the style of Don Martin. This is a homage to Drucker's original parody of Star Trek, in which the castaway Star Fleet scientist was also drawn in the style of Don Martin.
New Uses for Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
Take a Powder Dept. / comic story / 3 pages
- Genre
- humor
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #261 (March 1986)
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Mad's Human Equivalency Scale
No Soap, Ratio Dept. / comic story / 2 pages
- Characters
- Burt Reynolds; Woody Allen; Mr. T; Erma Bombeck; Steve Martin; F. Lee Bailey; Mario Andretti; Emmanuel Lewis
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #261 (March 1986)
-
Indexer Notes
Photos of celebrities mixed with drawings.
Cat Thoughts
Fe-Lines Dept. / comic story / 2 pages
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #265 (September 1986)
-
Star Blecch The (Gacck!) Motion Picture
Another Waste of Space Dept. / comic story / 7 pages
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Characters
- Admiral Curt; Spotty; Drecker; Lt. Ileer; Doctor Becoy; Spook
- Reprints
- from Mad Special [Mad Super Special] (EC, 1970 series) #57 (Winter 1986) which is reprinted
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #216 (July 1980)
-
Indexer Notes
Parody of the Star Trek Motion Picture
Are You a Good Driver
Road Scholar Dept. / comic story / 2 pages
- Script
- John Prete
- Pencils
- Paul Coker
- Inks
- Paul Coker
- Letters
- typeset
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #265 (September 1986)
-
The Olden Girls
Humor in a Varicose Vein Dept. / comic story / 5 pages
- Script
- Arnie Kogen; Jay Kogen
- Pencils
- Angelo Torres (signed)
- Inks
- Angelo Torres (signed)
- Letters
- typeset
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Characters
- Appathy; Doze; Blanched; Myopia; Heather Locklear
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #263 (June 1986)
-
The Mad Reader's Sex Survey
Taboo-Lation Dept. / comic story / 2 pages
- Script
- Larry Siegel
- Pencils
- Bob Clarke (signed)
- Inks
- Bob Clarke (signed)
- Letters
- typeset
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Reprints
- from Mad 84 (EC, 1984 series) (1984)
-
Star Blecch II The Wreck Of Korn
Profitable Enterprise Dept. / comic story / 6 pages
- Genre
- satire-parody
- Characters
- Lt. Savvy; Checkoff; Korn (villain); Admiral Gym Curt; Dr. Markus; E.T. (cameo); Spook (death); Spotty; Captain Terroryell; Uhura; Leonard McCoy [Bones McCoy]; Sulu; David Markus
- Synopsis
- A satire of the movie Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan.
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #236 (January 1983)
-
The Lighter Side of...
Berg's-Eye View Dept. / comic story / 5 pages
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Synopsis
- A cynical look at clock watching, fidelity, finances, insects, cars, bragging, gift-giving, on-the-job training, popularity, fads, caution, hot weather, knowledge, and doctors.
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #267 (December 1986)
-
TV Shows You Don't Need to Finish Watching
It's Plots Up Front... Dept. / comic story / 3 pages
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Reprints
- from Mad 84 (EC, 1984 series) (1984)
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Star Blecch III: The Search for Plot
A Trivial Pursuit Dept. / comic story / 6 pages
- Genre
- humor
- Characters
- Captain Kirk; Sulu; Dr. McCoy; Chekhov; Uhura; Mr. Spock; William Shatner; Leonard Nimoy; James Bond; Indiana Jones; R2-D2; Superman; Rocky; Darth Vader
- Synopsis
- Parody of the film Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #251 (December 1984)
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- Keywords
- Star Trek
Contemporary Communal Work/Fun Gatherings
Party Favors Dept. / text story / 2 pages
- Script
- Dennis Snee
- Letters
- typeset
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Reprints
- from Mad 84 (EC, 1984 series) (1984)
-
A Mad Look at the... Disney Worlds
Sergio Aragonés Dept. / comic story / 4 pages
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #257 (September 1985)
-
Star Blecch IV: The Voyage Bombs
Humpback to the Future Dept. / comic story / 5 pages
- Genre
- satire-parody
- Characters
- Uhura; Nichelle Nichols; Sulu; George Takei; Captain Kirk; William Shatner; Dr. McCoy; Mr. Spock; Leonard Nimoy; Prince Charles; Princess Diana
- Synopsis
- Parody of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #271 (June 1987)
-
- Keywords
- Star Trek
The Real-Life Tell-It-Like-It-Is Dr. Seuss
The Cat Is Old Hat Dept. / comic story / 4 pages
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #262 (April 1986)
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Star Blecch V the Farcical Frontier
comic story / 5 pages
- Script
- Dick DeBartolo (credited)
- Pencils
- Paul Coker (credited)
- Inks
- Paul Coker (credited)
- Letters
- typeset
- Genre
- satire-parody; science fiction
- Reprints
- in Mad Star Trek Spectacular (EC, 1994 series) (Holiday 1994) [Only the first page of the story is reprinted.]
-
The Lighter Side of...
Berg's-Eye View Dept. / comic story / 5 pages
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Synopsis
- A cynical look at breaking habits, economics, school spirit, divorce, crises, improvement, trust, cooking, cleanliness, girl watching, higher education, egos, and doctors.
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #266 (October 1986)
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[no title indexed]
Joke and Dagger Dept. DO NOT USE; Spy vs. Spy / comic story / 1 page
- Genre
- humor; spy
Follow Up Report on Progress
Dick DePartment / comic story / 2 pages
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #265 (September 1986)
-
Star Blecch: The Next Degradation
Abandon Hope, All Ye Who Enterprise Dept. / comic story / 5 pages
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Characters
- Gates McFadden [as Dr. Loverly Cruncher]; Denise Crosby [as Tusha Yarp]; Patrick Stewart [as Captain Jaunt Fluke Retard]; Brent Spiner [as Dada]; Wil Wheaton [as Pestly Cruncher]; Jonathan Frakes [as Linoleum Wiper]; Marina Sirtis [as Nirvana Floy]; Michael Dorn [as Barf]; LeVar Burton [as Lieutenant Gorgy La Farce]
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #282 (October 1988)
-
Indexer Notes
Parody of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Where Can You Find the Most Dazzling, Colorful Wildlife on Display?
Mad Fold-In / comic story / 1 page
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #265 (September 1986)
-
Indexer Notes
inside back cover
Schmuck on Board!
A Mad Car Window Sign / illustration / 1 page
- Genre
- humor; satire-parody
- Reprints
- from Mad (EC, 1952 series) #267 (December 1986)
-
Indexer Notes
back cover
Editing
Related Scans
Series Information
Table of Contents
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0.
[no title indexed]
Star Trek -
1.
[no title indexed]
-
2.
Star Blecch
Waste of Space Dept. -
3.
[no title indexed]
Joke and Dagger Dept. DO NOT USE; Spy vs. Spy -
4.
Consumer Revenge Bill$
Due Unto Others Dept. -
5.
The Mad Guide to... Yuppies Yullies Yuffies
United Status of America Dept. -
6.
A Mad Look at Ms. Liberty
Sergio Aragones Dept. -
7.
Keep On Trekkin': The Mad "Star Trek" Musical
Spock 'n' Roll Dept. -
8.
New Uses for Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
Take a Powder Dept. -
9.
Mad's Human Equivalency Scale
No Soap, Ratio Dept. -
10.
Cat Thoughts
Fe-Lines Dept. -
11.
Star Blecch The (Gacck!) Motion Picture
Another Waste of Space Dept. -
12.
Are You a Good Driver
Road Scholar Dept. -
13.
The Olden Girls
Humor in a Varicose Vein Dept. -
14.
The Mad Reader's Sex Survey
Taboo-Lation Dept. -
15.
Star Blecch II The Wreck Of Korn
Profitable Enterprise Dept. -
16.
The Lighter Side of...
Berg's-Eye View Dept. -
17.
TV Shows You Don't Need to Finish Watching
It's Plots Up Front... Dept. -
18.
Star Blecch III: The Search for Plot
A Trivial Pursuit Dept. -
19.
Contemporary Communal Work/Fun Gatherings
Party Favors Dept. -
20.
A Mad Look at the... Disney Worlds
Sergio Aragonés Dept. -
21.
Star Blecch IV: The Voyage Bombs
Humpback to the Future Dept. -
22.
The Real-Life Tell-It-Like-It-Is Dr. Seuss
The Cat Is Old Hat Dept. -
23.
Star Blecch V the Farcical Frontier
-
24.
The Lighter Side of...
Berg's-Eye View Dept. -
25.
[no title indexed]
Joke and Dagger Dept. DO NOT USE; Spy vs. Spy -
26.
Follow Up Report on Progress
Dick DePartment -
27.
Star Blecch: The Next Degradation
Abandon Hope, All Ye Who Enterprise Dept. -
28.
Where Can You Find the Most Dazzling, Colorful Wildlife on Display?
Mad Fold-In -
29.
Schmuck on Board!
A Mad Car Window Sign
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- Chris Boyko
- Katy Hayhurst
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