MAD #23 (1955) EC Comics Pre-Code Humor – “Think” Cover

$ 31.15

Inscribed: No Era: Golden Age (1938-55) Signed: No Issue Number: 23 Type: Comic Book Cover Artist: Harvey Kurtzman Publisher: EC Comics Format: Single Issue Genre: Humor/Satire Publication Year: 1955 Series Title: MAD Unit of Sale: Single Unit Personalized: No Professional Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) Character: MAD Artist/Writer: Harvey Kurtzman Vintage: Yes Tradition: US Comics Language: English Intended Audience: General Audience

Description

MAD #23 (1955) EC Comics Pre-Code Humor – “Think” Cover. Genre: Humor / Satire. MAD comic from EC Comics, issue #23 published in May 1955. Features the iconic minimalist “Think” cover, one of the more recognizable designs from the original comic book run before. MAD #23 (1955) EC Comics Pre-Code Humor – “Think” Cover Item Specifics: Publisher: EC Comics Series: MAD Issue Number: #23 Publication Date: May 1955 Era: Golden Age (pre-1960) Genre: Humor / Satire Creator: Harvey Kurtzman Condition Notes: Complete comic with cover and all pages attached Heavy spine wear with creasing and splitting along spine Significant edge and corner wear with chipping Lower front cover has piece missing Surface wear, discoloration, and handling marks throughout Interior pages show tanning consistent with age Back cover has staining, creasing, and edge wear No major interior pieces missing Description: Classic pre-code MAD comic from EC Comics, issue #23 published in May 1955. Features the iconic minimalist “Think” cover, one of the more recognizable designs from the original comic book run before MAD became a magazine. A desirable issue for collectors of EC Comics and early MAD, representing the tail end of the pre-code era and Harvey Kurtzman’s influential run. Scarcer in higher grade due to the plain cover showing wear easily. Shipping: Ships securely bagged and boarded