MAD #16 (1954) EC Comics “Humor in a Jugular Vein” Issue

$ 79.2

Cover Artist: Harvey Kurtzman Signed: No Professional Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) Artist/Writer: Harvey Kurtzman Intended Audience: General Audience Inscribed: No Publisher: EC Comics Unit of Sale: Single Unit Era: Golden Age (1938-55) Vintage: Yes Character: MAD Tradition: US Comics Language: English Publication Year: 1954 Issue Number: 16 Personalized: No Format: Single Issue Type: Comic Book Genre: Humor/Satire

Description

MAD #16 (1954) EC Comics “Humor in a Jugular Vein” Issue. 16 #16 featuring the newspaper-style “Humor in a Jugular Vein” cover design—one of the more distinctive layouts from the EC Comics run. Genre: Humor / Satire. A solid collectible from the Harvey Kurtzman era, appealing to fans of pre-Code humor, EC Comics, and early satire history. MAD #16 (1954) EC Comics “Humor in a Jugular Vein” Issue Item Specifics: Publisher: EC Comics Series: MAD Issue Number: Vol. 16 #16 Publication Date: 1954 Era: Golden Age (pre-1960) Genre: Humor / Satire Creator: Harvey Kurtzman Condition Notes: Complete comic with all pages attached Moderate to heavy spine wear with creasing and stress lines Spine shows wear and small splits near staples Cover has noticeable discoloration and age toning Edge and corner wear with small tears and bends Interior pages show tanning consistent with age Back cover shows wear, creases, and some discoloration General handling wear throughout Description: Golden Age MAD Vol. 16 #16 featuring the newspaper-style “Humor in a Jugular Vein” cover design—one of the more distinctive layouts from the EC Comics run. Includes classic satire such as “Shermlock Shomes in The Hound of the Basketballs!”, showcasing the sharp parody style that made early MAD so influential. A solid collectible from the Harvey Kurtzman era, appealing to fans of pre-Code humor, EC Comics, and early satire history. Presents well despite condition wear. Shipping: Ships securely bagged and boarded