MAD Magazine Original Illustrated Panel 2: "The Lighter Side of Hot Weather" by 50 Year Veteran of MAD, Dave Berg (1920-2002) Beloved American illustrator and cartoonist known for his celebrated career at MAD magazine after contributing to several comic books in the 1940s including two years with Stan Lee at Timely Comics (now known as Marvel Comics.) Berg contributed to Mad for 46 years beginning in 1957 until his death, appearing in 368 issues. Single panel, 24½ x 18½", with two funny strips: Top strip is Dave Berg himself sweating profusely from heat and goes to get ice from the freezer and the tray is empty. When pointed out by the wife, he shouts "See what I mean? If I don't do these things then NOBODY does!" Lower strip is identifiable still to anyone living in older residences when fuses blow due to air-conditioning. Excellent condition signed Berg. Estimated Value $75 - 150