Mad Magazine

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Mad Magazine isn’t just a comic, it’s a piece of comedy history. For decades, it’s been poking fun at everything from blockbuster films to political circus acts, all while never taking itself too seriously. You probably know Alfred E. Neuman, the gap-toothed mascot who’s been grinning through the absurdity of pop culture forever.

What makes Mad special? It’s not just the jokes (though those land hard); it’s the voice. Bizarre, fearless, and just plain weird in the best way. There’s “Spy vs. Spy,” of course, those chaotic little spies blowing each other up in black-and-white panels, but also a rotating crew of artists and writers who’ve shaped how satire looks and sounds in this country.

It’s the kind of thing you flip through for a laugh and end up rereading because, somehow, it still hits. Whether you grew up with it or you’re just now stumbling into its chaos, Mad has this way of making you look sideways at everything around you. And that’s kind of the point.

You can grab it in digital now, but honestly, if you ever see a physical copy, hold onto it. They don’t make many things like Mad anymore.