The Art and Humor of Mad Magazine," at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass. CBS News Mad began in 1952 as a comic book that made fun of other comic books.

Lawrence native who created LHS’ Chesty Lion and drew classic holiday stories, Mad magazine pieces dies Other News Aug 1, 2022 - 11:55am ...

Paul Coker, a cartoonist who was best known for using monsters to parody clichés in Mad magazine over many decades and for creating the look of animated television characters, like Frosty the ...

The Rockwell/MAD interaction may be unexpected — but not, as it turns out, a case of museum matter meeting magazine anti-matter By Mark Feeney Globe Staff, Updated September 5, 2024, 7:28 a.m.

Mad Magazine began in 1952 as a comic book that made fun of other comic books – and soon became an institution for mocking authority in all spheres of life, from TV, movies and advertising, to ...

Paul Coker Jr., character and production designer on the timeless Rankin/Bass holiday specials and long-time Mad magazine artist, died at his home in New Mexico on July 23, 2022 after a brief illness.

Mad Magazine's ageless wise guy delighted millions of readers with the sneaky fun of the Fold-In and the snark of "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions." Al Jaffee had retired at age 99.

Drawn by 80-year-old illustrator Norman Mingo, Mad magazine mascot Alfred E. Neuman graced the cover of Issue No. 181 in a glorious powdered wig.

Al Jaffee died April 10, 2023 in New York at age 102. Over a 72-year career in art and illustrations, he became best known as one of Mad magazine’s longest-tenured cartoonists and writers.

Mad lost much of its readership and edge after the 1970s, and Jaffee outlived virtually all of the magazine’s stars. But he rarely lacked for ideas even as his method, drawing by hand, remained ...