Description
This is the October 1996 issue of MAD Magazine, identified as "Super Special #116" and "Issue #3." The iconic cover features a grinning Sphinx overseeing ancient Egyptian workers in a desert landscape, with the humorous tagline "Our Pledge: This Issue Really SPHINX!" This vintage magazine offers a deep dive into classic MAD humor, parody, and satire, making it a fantastic back issue for collectors and fans of pop culture.
Inside, readers will find the signature blend of comedic articles and illustrations. Featured content includes "Joystick Jabberwacky" on the back cover, a parody of video game culture, and other satirical pieces like "MAD's Ultimate T.V. Remote Control" and "Cave Writings of Prehistoric Man." This periodical is a prime example of the magazine's enduring legacy of wit and social commentary through the lens of humor. This listing includes one (1) magazine, as pictured.
Verified Specifications:
Publication: MAD Magazine
Publisher: E.C. Publications
Item Type/Format: Magazine / Periodical
Issue Date: October 1996
Subject: Humor, Parody, Pop Culture, Satire, Sphinx, Ancient Egypt
Era/Date: 1990s
Issue Number: #3 (Super Special #116)
Features: Special Edition, Includes 24 Lost Pages! (as indicated on cover), Newsstand Copy
Included Components: 1x Magazine
ISSN: 0024-9319
UPC: 070989340808
Inside, readers will find the signature blend of comedic articles and illustrations. Featured content includes "Joystick Jabberwacky" on the back cover, a parody of video game culture, and other satirical pieces like "MAD's Ultimate T.V. Remote Control" and "Cave Writings of Prehistoric Man." This periodical is a prime example of the magazine's enduring legacy of wit and social commentary through the lens of humor. This listing includes one (1) magazine, as pictured.
Verified Specifications:
Publication: MAD Magazine
Publisher: E.C. Publications
Item Type/Format: Magazine / Periodical
Issue Date: October 1996
Subject: Humor, Parody, Pop Culture, Satire, Sphinx, Ancient Egypt
Era/Date: 1990s
Issue Number: #3 (Super Special #116)
Features: Special Edition, Includes 24 Lost Pages! (as indicated on cover), Newsstand Copy
Included Components: 1x Magazine
ISSN: 0024-9319
UPC: 070989340808