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Celebrating the Horror and Humor of Jack Davis
Celebrating the Horror and Humor of Jack Davis
Celebrating the Horror and Humor of Jack Davis
Jack Davis was one of a stable of amazing draftsmen who worked for EC Comics in the 1950s, and who would go on to found Mad Magazine, but even among such talented artists as Joe Orlando, Al Williamson, and Wally Wood, Davis was a standout. His endearingly cartoonish style would prove so popular that by the 1970s, his art would be in millions of American homes.
A Tribute To Al Feldstein, The Great Collaborator
A Tribute To Al Feldstein, The Great Collaborator
A Tribute To Al Feldstein, The Great Collaborator
Born October 24, 1925, Al Feldstein was one of comics' great guiding lights. Although an exceptional artist, Feldstein's legacy comes from his work as a writer and editor at EC, where he was one of the primary driving forces behind two of the most influential movements in comics history.
Harvey Kurtzman And The Search For Truth
Harvey Kurtzman And The Search For Truth
Harvey Kurtzman And The Search For Truth
Born October 3, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, Harvey Kurtzman might be the single most influential cartoonist of all time. As the editor of Two-Fisted Tales and Frontline Combat for EC Comics, Kurtzman created an entirely new kind of war comic that is still considered the gold standard today; as the creator and driving force behind Mad, he introduced his own brand of satire into the American lexicon. In an expansive family tree of truth-seekers that includes artists, writers, filmmakers, musicians, and comedians, Harvey Kurtzman is the root.
A Visual Tribute To The Great Jack Davis
A Visual Tribute To The Great Jack Davis
A Visual Tribute To The Great Jack Davis
This week the world of comics was saddened to learn of the passing of legendary cartoonist Jack Davis. Over the course of a career that spanned nine decades, Davis became one of the world's most recognizable visual stylists, rising to fame with his work on EC's horror and science-fiction titles in the '50s, then solidifying his status as one of the most beloved members of Mad Magazine's "Usual Gang Of Idiots". Davis was a one-of-a-kind original, and it's our pleasure to commemorate his passing by presenting this hand-picked selection of his work --- fifty of our favorite images, showcasing all aspects of his artistry.
The Mad, Mad 'Mad' Artist: Remembering Jack Davis, 1924-2016
The Mad, Mad 'Mad' Artist: Remembering Jack Davis, 1924-2016
The Mad, Mad 'Mad' Artist: Remembering Jack Davis, 1924-2016
ComicsAlliance is saddened to report that Jack Davis, the legendary artist best known for his work on EC's Tales from the Crypt, MAD Magazine, and the incredible posters for films like The Long Goodbye and It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, has died. He was 91 years old.
Get Sleepy With Batman In Mad Magazine's 'Goodnight Batcave'
Get Sleepy With Batman In Mad Magazine's 'Goodnight Batcave'
Get Sleepy With Batman In Mad Magazine's 'Goodnight Batcave'
As regular ComicsAlliance readers know very well, I pretty much always take the position that any story that doesn't have Batman in it would be vastly improved if Batman was in it. Seriously, think of the best non-Batman story you can. Now imagine, say, Hamlet or whatever with a rocket car and a dude throwing Batarangs at supervillains, and just try to tell me that it wouldn't be better that way. And for the record, that theory includes picture books for babies, too. Now, we're finally seeing this theory being put to the test with Goodnight Batcave, a brand-new parody of children's classic Goodnight Moon from writer Dave Croatto and artist Tom Richmond that's coming from MAD Magazine this November. Check out a preview and witness the improvement for yourself!
Today In Comics History: Bill Gaines Fights The Good Fight
Today In Comics History: Bill Gaines Fights The Good Fight
Today In Comics History: Bill Gaines Fights The Good Fight
On April 21 1954, William M. "Bill" Gaines, publisher of Entertaining Comics, spoke at the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency to defend his comic books against accusations of indecency and the perversion of minors. Some say as a direct result of his testimony, comic books were irreparably damaged. But no matter the result, Bill Gaines should be applauded simply for being willing to stand up and be counted.
Mad Man: Celebrating Al Jaffee on his 95th Birthday!
Mad Man: Celebrating Al Jaffee on his 95th Birthday!
Mad Man: Celebrating Al Jaffee on his 95th Birthday!
He's drawn absurd animal comics, invented innumerable impossible items, and been responsible for mutilating the back covers of many millions of magazines. He's won the highest honors that the medium of comics has to offer, authored best-selling books, and appeared in more issues of Mad Magazine than any other contributor. He's Al Jaffee, one of America's best-known and most beloved cartoonists, and this past weekened marked his 95th birthday.
Celebrating The Mad Vision Of William M. Gaines
Celebrating The Mad Vision Of William M. Gaines
Celebrating The Mad Vision Of William M. Gaines
Horror. Crime. Science Fiction. War. Suspense. Oddball humor. Incisive writing. Eye-popping art. These are the elements that made EC Comics irresistible to readers of the 1950s. Their titles were produced by some of the finest creators the comic industry has ever seen. When the bubble burst, and EC's line of comics fell before a squalling mob of censors, Senators, sinister psychiatrists and simple-minded puritans, one series managed to escape, transform itself into a full-size black-and-white magazine, and go on to turn American culture upside-down with its cleverly absurd approach to humor. And through it all, there was one constant figure lurking behind the scenes: publisher, co-editor, troubleshooter, troublemaker, and visionary William M. Gaines.
Mad Magazine Present 'The Substitute Teacher's Manual'
Mad Magazine Present 'The Substitute Teacher's Manual'
Mad Magazine Present 'The Substitute Teacher's Manual'
We're now several weeks in to the new school year, which means disillusioned and exhausted teachers may have started calling in sick to work already, and it's time for the substitutes to step up. Thankfully Mad Magazine's usual gang of idiots --- specifically Kenny Keil and John Kerschbaum --- have provided a helpful illustrated guide to the challenges of substitute teaching in the upcoming issue #536, and we've got an exclusive first look. Of course, it's about as respectful of the profession as you might expect.

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