MAD Collector's Series #14 Magazine

This item is a copy of MAD Magazine, specifically 'MAD Collector's Series #14,' published in March 1997. The magazine features a vibrant cover with a blue and white background and the iconic yellow 'MAD' logo prominently displayed at the top. The cover art depicts Alfred E. Neuman, known for his gap-toothed smile and freckled face, holding an open 'jack-in-the-box' from which a green, toothy, alien-like creature on a spring is emerging. The jack-in-the-box itself is blue with a white flying saucer and moon depicted on its side. Neuman is wearing a brown jacket over a yellow shirt and a teal turtleneck. The top left corner indicates it's a 'Super Special' issue, priced at $3.99 (or $4.95 Canada). There's a small inscription at the top center stating, 'In a limited edition of eight hundred thousand, this is copy #,' followed by '540.156', suggesting it's a numbered edition. The left-hand side of the cover lists several featured articles, including an 'Exclusive First Peek' at 'The Half-Wit and Wisdom of Alfred E. Neuman,' 'The Lost Pages!' unearthing Sergio Aragonés' first paperback, and a 'Redford/Newman Double Feature' on 'Butch Cassidy & The Sting.' The bottom right of the cover features a barcode and a barely legible signature, likely of the cover artist. The overall condition appears good with minor corner wear visible and a slight curl to the bottom right corner, suggesting light handling and storage wear typical for a magazine of its age. The colors remain bright and unfaded, indicating it has been relatively well-preserved. This particular issue, being a 'Collector's Series' and a numbered copy, may appeal to collectors of MAD Magazine or pop culture memorabilia from the late 20th century.

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