"Mad fans will eat it up" - New York Times Book Review.

Frank Jacobs, a MAD writer for fifteen years has observed the lunacies of all of his fellow madmen, especially those of publisher William M. Gaines, whom he regards as "one of the least probable men in the world." Jacobs has written for Sports Illustrated, New York, Saturday Review, and Punch. This is his eighth book. He cannot promise that it will be his last.

Gracing the cover of  Mad Magazine since 1956!

Easy long sleeved t-shirt makes you look like your favorite Mad Magazine character, Alfred E. Newman.

Available Sizes:

• Large/Extra Large fits adults sizes 44-48

Additional Sizes:

• Small/medium fits adults sizes 36-40

http://www.halloweenexpress.com/alfred-neuman-costume-p-23789.html

Warner Bros Interactive has released a teaser image for a new Spy Vs Spy game.

The teaser image depicts the iconic silhouette of the Mad Magazine character in what appears to be a redrawn room from the classic Spy Vs Spy game.
 

The new title is being developed by Robots & Pencils, a studio that has worked on numerous iOS apps and games.
 

Collects MAD issues #19-24, written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots. Hoo hah! Includes "Mickey Rodent," "Sounds Effects," and a tribute to Will Elder, because why not? Written by Harvey Kurtzman, with spectacular art by Wally Wood, Jack Davis, Will Elder and others.

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DC, hardback, 248 pages, published November

It also appears that Volumes 1 & 2 are being reprinted at the same time.

New Dutch MAD #4 out now!!

Cover story: We schieten met scherp op Flikken Maastricht
 

April 21 – September 16, 2012

San Francisco, CA: In 1952, editor Harvey Kurtzman and publisher William Gaines launched MAD, one of the most influential and imitated humor publications in the world.  Originally created to parody popular TV shows, movies and, inevitably, comic books, MAD soon expanded into a wide-ranging satire of modern American culture. Features like the MAD Fold-In, “Spy vs. Spy,” the wacky sound effects of “MAD’s Maddest Artist” Don Martin, the “marginal” cartoons of Sergio Aragones, and the motto “What, me worry?” have become indelible parts of popular culture, and the magazine’s mascot, Alfred E. Neuman, is one of the world’s most recognizable faces.

The Cartoon Art Museum’s latest exhibition, What, Me Worry? 60 Years of MAD celebrates the rich history of MAD from the original comic book through the black-and-white magazine to its latest incarnation as a full-color bi-monthly publication supplemented by online content.  This is the museum’s first exhibition to include both the MAD comic book and magazine.

The MAD creators, known affectionately as “The Usual Gang of Idiots,” are among the most highly regarded in the cartooning world, and works from nearly every major MAD contributor will be featured in this gallery.  Exhibition highlights include cover artwork by MAD creator Harvey Kurtzman; pages from the MAD comic book by Will Elder and John Severin; early magazine-era artwork by famed artists Mort Drucker, Don Martin, Wally Wood and George Woodbridge; MAD Fold-ins by Al Jaffee; painted covers by Sergio Aragonés, Jack Davis, Kelly Freas, Norman Mingo and Jack Rickard; The Ligher Side of… by Dave Berg; Spy vs. Spy by Antonio Prohias; a look at Tom Richmond’s creative process; the dazzling caricatures of Sam Viviano; comics from contemporary contributors Evan Dorkin, Peter Kuper, Ted Rall, Keith Knight and Joey Allison Sayers; a look at MAD Magazine around the world; and much, much more!

Programming featuring MAD creators will be held through the duration of the exhibition.  Please stay tuned for announcements as special guests are confirmed.

Check http://cartoonart.org/2012/03/what-me-worry-60-years-of-mad/ for Updates

Italy is starting a new MAD book series with the Italian translation of "MAD about Superheroes #1". Hopefully this book will not be the last one! You can order it here:

http://www.rwedizioni.it/cmscontent/2011/11/19/checklist-lion-febbraio-2012/

A new MAD book collecting the Planet Tad feature, and titled "Planet Tad" will be released this year. The book's publisher will be Harper Collins. The book can be ordered on their site at http://www.harpercollins.com/books/Planet-Tad-Tim-Carvell?isbn=9780061934360&HCHP=TB_Planet+Tad.

Like the MAD Archives books, this book is set to be in hardcover format. The book is 256 pages and will be on sale on May 8 for $12.99USD.
ISBN Numbers for the book are listed below:
ISBN-10: 0061934364
ISBN-13: 9780061934360

Due May 2012!

The Usual Gang of Idiots is at it again – and this time, they’ve come up with the new Epic MAD TP! Ripped from the pages of the magazine that inspired the hit Cartoon Network show, this new collection features some of the oddest and most stupid and ridiculous MAD articles ever! Including are classic spoofs of:

• Star Wars!
• Sponge Bob Square Pants!
• Zombies!
• History’s Most Famous Bloggers!
• Lemony Snicket!

Plus Spy vs. Spy, Planet Tad, and more!

DC, paperback, 128 pages, published May 2012 

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Read his family statement at comicsbeat.com:

http://www.comicsbeat.com/2012/02/14/rip-john-severin/

Here’s a little taste of things to come from the upcoming Neighborhood and MAD collaboration for Spring/Summer 2012. The first drop will include a t-shirt and hoodie using classic and iconic imagery from MAD magazine. More news coming soon. Stay tuned. http://www.ragerlife.com/neighborhood-x-mad-capsule-collection/