Mad Magazine (1952) #248

Cover art by Richard Williams. “Scarred Face,” script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Davis; “Early One Morning in an African Jungle,” script and art by Don Martin;  “Mad’s Political Believe It or Nuts,” script by Don Edwing, art by Bob Clarke; Parody of the “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” panel; Collection of oddities about well-known political figures. “Remington Steal,” script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series “Remington Steele,” a pair of male and female detectives try to solve a case, when they can keep their hands off of each other. “Modern Merit Badges,” script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Boy Scout merit badges, adjusted to reflect modern values and problems. “Horrifying Cliches 11,” script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.;  “The Lighter Side of …,” script and art by Dave Berg; “Spy Vs. Spy” by Antonio Prohias. “Mad’s Practical Joke Catalogue for Doctors,” script by Beppe Sabatini, art by Al Jaffee. “Other Uses for Pet Boa Constrictors,” script and art by Paul Peter Porges. “Mentl,” script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film “Yentl,” a Jewish woman fights for opportunity in male-dominated Jewish society by masquerading as a man. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by Jack Davis.

52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25. (Note: stock image, not a scan)