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ISSUE SUMMARY

Publisher: EC
Title: MAD
Page Count: 52
Genre: Humor, Satire-parody
Era: Bronze
Cover Price: 0.40 USD
Cover Date: June 1973
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Country: United States
In a parody of the film "A Clockwork Orange," a sadistic gang youth is captured by the police and subjected to brainwashing to remove his anti-social tendencies.; In a parody of the TV series "Owen Marshall, Counselor-at-Law," an incompetent attorney is engaged to defend the hedonistic son of a local Native American on a charge of assault.; A niche magazine aimed at hypochondriacs.; Examples of how everyday household products can be modified to break down sooner, forcing the consumer to buy more.; Examples of the less admirable aspects of people who watch.; Examples of how things that happen on television aren't realistic.; Army recruitment posters are altered to appeal to specific demographics.; Insects are placed in situations made humorous by their inherent characteristics.; A man tries to sell an entertainment agent on his unique special effect.; A man finds a map in a hollowed out book and follows it to the designated location.; A woman has a gruesome encounter with her house cat.; A plane hijacker has competition.