MAD Magazine July 1999 Star Wars Phantom Menace Cover #383 Humor

This is the July 1999 issue of MAD Magazine, issue #383, featuring a prominent cover parody of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace." The cover depicts young Anakin Skywalker with the shadow of Darth Vader, alongside characters like Jar Jar Binks, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padme Amidala, and R2-D2. This particular issue is noted as "1 of 2 COVERS!" making it a collectible for fans of both MAD and Star Wars. Key features on the cover include the issue date and number, along with the humorous "CHEAP!" tagline.

The back cover presents a classic MAD gag: "BY ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Subscribers Must Wash Hands After Reading This Issue." Inside, the magazine continues its satirical tradition with features such as a "Star Wars Trivial Pursuit" spread, showcasing various characters from the saga. This periodical offers a unique blend of humor, satire, and pop culture commentary, making it a distinctive piece for collectors of vintage magazines, Star Wars memorabilia, or MAD Magazine back issues. This listing includes the single magazine as pictured.

Specifications:
Publication Name: MAD
Publisher: PARADA
Item Type: Magazine
Issue Date: July 1999
Issue Number: #383
Cover Subject: Star Wars Phantom Menace
Genre: Humor, Satire, Pop Culture, Comics
Features: 1 of 2 Covers, Star Wars Parody, Subscription Cover
Included Components: 1x Magazine
UPC: 074470332503