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MAD special issue magazines
$70.00
Description
**MAD Special Issue Magazines Collection**
This is a collection of vintage MAD Magazine special issues, consisting of approximately 5-6 magazines from the late 1970s to early 1980s. The magazines are standard comic book size, approximately 8.5" × 11" (21.6cm × 27.9cm), with varying page counts typical of special issues. Notable titles include "MAD Disco," "MAD Special" featuring Star Wars parodies ("The Return of the Jedi" and "The A-Team"), and issues with record albums attached. The magazines feature MAD's iconic mascot Alfred E. Neuman and characteristic satirical artwork.
The collection shows moderate wear consistent with age and handling, including some edge wear, corner bending, and minor creasing. The magazines appear to retain their structural integrity with no major tears or missing pages visible. Some issues still have original price stickers and appear to be in protective sleeves. The condition ranges from good to very good for collectible magazines of this era.
These represent MAD's special themed issues from the publication's golden era of pop culture satire. Based on the visible issue numbers and cover designs, these date primarily from 1977-1983. The collection includes both regular specials and premium issues with novelty items like flexi-discs. Current market value for this collection would be approximately $75-150 USD, with individual issues typically selling for $10-30 each depending on condition and rarity, particularly the music-themed issues with intact records.
This is a collection of vintage MAD Magazine special issues, consisting of approximately 5-6 magazines from the late 1970s to early 1980s. The magazines are standard comic book size, approximately 8.5" × 11" (21.6cm × 27.9cm), with varying page counts typical of special issues. Notable titles include "MAD Disco," "MAD Special" featuring Star Wars parodies ("The Return of the Jedi" and "The A-Team"), and issues with record albums attached. The magazines feature MAD's iconic mascot Alfred E. Neuman and characteristic satirical artwork.
The collection shows moderate wear consistent with age and handling, including some edge wear, corner bending, and minor creasing. The magazines appear to retain their structural integrity with no major tears or missing pages visible. Some issues still have original price stickers and appear to be in protective sleeves. The condition ranges from good to very good for collectible magazines of this era.
These represent MAD's special themed issues from the publication's golden era of pop culture satire. Based on the visible issue numbers and cover designs, these date primarily from 1977-1983. The collection includes both regular specials and premium issues with novelty items like flexi-discs. Current market value for this collection would be approximately $75-150 USD, with individual issues typically selling for $10-30 each depending on condition and rarity, particularly the music-themed issues with intact records.
Origin
N. Olmsted Cleanout
Listed
March 1, 2026