MAD #4 * CGC 7.5 * Kurtzman, Wood, Elder, Davis
Similar Sale History
![MAD #s 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 23 * Lot of 6 Issues * Kurtzman, Wood, Davis, Elder: Heading: Author: Title: MAD Nos. 15, 16, 17, 19, 22 and 23 * Lot of Six Comic Books Place Published: Publisher:EC [Indicia: Educational Comics, Inc.] Date Published: 1954-1955 Descri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/642/280188/147596507_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1677536106)
![HUMBUG 2 Volume Set [MAD]: HUMBUG 2 volume hardcover set with slipcase. Artists include Harvey Kurtzman, Will Elder, Arnold Roth, Al Jaffee and Jack Davis. Like new. Note this is protected with owners store wrap. Measures 9.625](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5755/273206/143171176_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1671724473)
![EC LIVES! 1972 FAN-ADDICT Con Book, SIGNED w/ SKETCHES: Heading: Author: [ORIGINAL COMIC ART] EC Artists Title: EC LIVES! 1972 Fan-Addict Convention Book * Signed by Gaines, Feldstein, Kurtzman, Elder, Orlando, Williamson, Davis, Evans, Marie Severin, wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/642/232636/120444816_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1641499874)
![MAD #1 * CGC 7.5 * MAD Genius H. KURTZMAN: Heading: Author: Title: MAD No. 1 Place Published: Publisher:EC [Indicia: Educational Comics, Inc.] Date Published: October-November, 1952 Description: CGC certified: V](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/642/221266/113969570_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1633641751)
Recommended Items
Item Details
Description
Author:
Title: MAD No. 4
Place Published:
Publisher:EC [Indicia: Educational Comics Inc.]
Date Published: April-May, 1953
Description: CGC certified: VF- (7.5). White pages. Grader notes: Light fingerprints on cover; light spine stress lines to cover; very light creasing to cover; very light tears to cover.
CGC Census: 224 graded copies (216 Universal, 2 Qualified, 6 Restored).
GPAnalysis: A 7.5 sold for $638 in 12/23.
Credits: Cover: Harvey Kurtzman. Scripts: Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Gaines, and Jerry De Fuccio? Art: Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, John Severin, Bill Elder.MAD Moniker: "Accounts conflict regarding the origin of MAD's title. Kurtzman himself believes that he came up with the title in a personal brainstorming session. Gaines remembers that it was he or Feldstein who suggested 'EC's Mad Mag,' a phrase often used in the letters columns to refer to EC's horror comics, and that Kurtzman shortened it, 'in a brilliant move,' to simply 'MAD.'" – Maria Reidelbach, Completely MAD: A History of the Comic Book and Magazine. Little, Brown: 1991, p. 20.______________________________________________________________
A limited edition of ten hardcover catalogues is available, in addition to a few dozen softcovers. Fun reference, great keepsake, fully illustrated, chockablock with obscure facts, gags, bon mots. Softcovers are $40, deluxe hardcovers with dust jackets and limitation plates are $200. These books always go fast so don't delay. To order, contact ivan@pbagalleries.com.
Consignments welcome for PBA's Summer 2024 Comic Book sale. Top prices for Pre-Code Horror, Golden Age, Silver Age, original art and ephemera. Find out why PBA is the new fan-fave of funnybook fiends. "This is some of the best commentary I've yet seen on the quality of the content of comic books... Priceless." – R. Crumb. Send inquiries to ivan@pbagalleries.com.
Coming Soon: The DC Universe Collection Part 3: The Golden Age (August 2024) and Weird Tales and Amazing Stories: The PBA Pulp Sale (September 2024). Contact ivan@pbagalleries.com to get on the notifications list.
Title: MAD No. 4
Place Published:
Publisher:EC [Indicia: Educational Comics Inc.]
Date Published: April-May, 1953
Description: CGC certified: VF- (7.5). White pages. Grader notes: Light fingerprints on cover; light spine stress lines to cover; very light creasing to cover; very light tears to cover.
CGC Census: 224 graded copies (216 Universal, 2 Qualified, 6 Restored).
GPAnalysis: A 7.5 sold for $638 in 12/23.
Credits: Cover: Harvey Kurtzman. Scripts: Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Gaines, and Jerry De Fuccio? Art: Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, John Severin, Bill Elder.MAD Moniker: "Accounts conflict regarding the origin of MAD's title. Kurtzman himself believes that he came up with the title in a personal brainstorming session. Gaines remembers that it was he or Feldstein who suggested 'EC's Mad Mag,' a phrase often used in the letters columns to refer to EC's horror comics, and that Kurtzman shortened it, 'in a brilliant move,' to simply 'MAD.'" – Maria Reidelbach, Completely MAD: A History of the Comic Book and Magazine. Little, Brown: 1991, p. 20.______________________________________________________________
A limited edition of ten hardcover catalogues is available, in addition to a few dozen softcovers. Fun reference, great keepsake, fully illustrated, chockablock with obscure facts, gags, bon mots. Softcovers are $40, deluxe hardcovers with dust jackets and limitation plates are $200. These books always go fast so don't delay. To order, contact ivan@pbagalleries.com.
Consignments welcome for PBA's Summer 2024 Comic Book sale. Top prices for Pre-Code Horror, Golden Age, Silver Age, original art and ephemera. Find out why PBA is the new fan-fave of funnybook fiends. "This is some of the best commentary I've yet seen on the quality of the content of comic books... Priceless." – R. Crumb. Send inquiries to ivan@pbagalleries.com.
Coming Soon: The DC Universe Collection Part 3: The Golden Age (August 2024) and Weird Tales and Amazing Stories: The PBA Pulp Sale (September 2024). Contact ivan@pbagalleries.com to get on the notifications list.
Buyer's Premium
- 30%
MAD #4 * CGC 7.5 * Kurtzman, Wood, Elder, Davis
Estimate $400 - $600
5 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Berkeley, CA, usOffers In-House Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
Related Searches
TOP