Lot # 27 - Vintage MAD Magazine Lot 1950s-1990s Humor Comic Set

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: SATURDAY MAY 30TH 10AM-3PM
Start Date/Time: 18-May-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 25-May-2026 7:26:00 PM
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Description :

Fun mixed lot of vintage MAD magazines, inserts, and special editions spanning multiple decades. Includes collectible humor and satire issues featuring pop culture, music, movies, sports, and television parodies.

Visible issues include:

  • MAD Ghostbusters II issue
  • Roger Rabbit themed issue
  • MAD Rock Super Special
  • Vintage “MAD Awards of 1958” insert/newspaper style piece
  • Additional assorted MAD issues and specials

A great nostalgia lot for comic collectors, pop culture fans, humor magazine enthusiasts, or resellers. Alfred E. Neuman collectibles remain highly sought after for their iconic satire and Americana appeal.

Perfect for:

  • Vintage magazine collectors
  • Comic and pop culture memorabilia
  • 1980s/1990s nostalgia
  • Display décor
  • Resale lots
  • Humor and satire fans

Condition
Mixed vintage condition with visible wear from age and reading. Expect edge wear, spine wear, bends, discoloration, surface wear, creasing, and possible small tears or writing. Older inserts/newspaper pieces show heavier aging and browning.

Approximate Measurements

  • Standard magazine size: approx. 8 x 11 in
  • Newspaper insert larger format

Historical Note / Fun Fact
MAD Magazine debuted in 1952 and became one of the most influential humor publications in American pop culture, famous for parodying politics, movies, celebrities, and advertising for generations.

Est. Value
40-125


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