National Lampoon Magazine, April 1976 - Sports Issue

This is a vintage edition of National Lampoon magazine, specifically the April 1976 issue, which is themed around 'Sports'. Contrary to the user's note suggesting 1979, the cover clearly displays the date 'APRIL 1976' under the masthead. The cover features a satirical photograph of an athlete in a red 'USSR' tank top, white athletic shorts, and red sneakers, wearing a gold-colored medal. This imagery is a classic example of the magazine's provocative social and political satire typical of the mid-1970s. The typography includes the iconic blue 'NATIONAL LAMPOON' logo and a large red 'SPORTS' footer. The original price of $1.00 is visible in the upper right. Physically, the magazine appears to be in fair to good condition, showing some soft creasing at the spine and slight corner wear, which is common for newsprint-grade items of this age. There is no evidence of major tearing or staining on the front cover, though there is minor yellowing consistent with natural paper aging. The piece represents a significant era in American humor publishing, known for its high-quality satirical writing and graphic design.