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CONDITION NOTE: The cover has heavy wear including tears, creases, etc. See photos for condition details. This is the MAD Special Number Four magazine, published in 1968. The iconic cover features a satirical depiction of Mount Rushmore with the headline "WHERE HAVE ALL THE STATESMEN GONE?". The bottom left of the cover features a classic MAD caricature, and a prominent callout advertises "STARRING A SPECIAL BONUS: DECORATE YOUR ROOM WITH 16 FULL-COLOR MAD MINI-POSTERS". The back cover showcases "MAD's Great Moments In Advertising," featuring a humorous scene related to a "CANCER CHECK-UP MOBILE UNIT" and "FREE CHEST X-RAY," with photography credited to Irving Schild. This vintage periodical is a classic example of MAD's unique brand of humor and social commentary, making it a desirable item for collectors of satire, pop culture ephemera, and vintage magazines. The issue includes various articles and features, such as "BURN, BABY, BURN!" (featuring Smokey Bear), and a full table of contents with sections like "MAD's Great Moments In Advertising," "JOKE AND DAGGER DEPARTMENT," and "THE LIGHTER SIDE OF FEARS". This listing includes one (1) magazine, as pictured. Specifications: Publication Name: MAD Special Publisher: E.C. Publications, Inc. Item Type: Magazine Issue Date: 1968 Subject: Humor, Satire, Pop Culture Era: 1960s Issue Number: Four Features: Special Edition, 16 Full-Color MAD Mini-Posters, Irving Schild Photography (back cover) Included Components: 1x Magazine