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The Dysfunctional Debt Ceiling Impasse
With Republicans and Democrats foaming at the mouth and blaming each other for the impasse over the Debt Ceiling, it reminded us again of how screwed up our government is — and has been for a very long time.
From MAD #142
MAD Invades the San Diego Comic-Con
Just back from the San Diego Comic-Con, where MAD Art Director Sam Viviano and I had a great time meeting up with hundreds of MAD fans. Whether the fans had a great time meeting up with me and Sam is questionable!
Spy Vs. Spy Custom Toy Project: Peter Bagge
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Spy vs. Spy, we send a bunch of “blank” Spy toys to different artists to customize! And each weekday, we’re going to spotlight a different amazing figure! Today we’re featuring Peter Bagge’s fantastic, gender-bending design, entitled “Spyrina”! Sexy…yet haunting!
Spy Vs. Spy Custom Toy Project: Sket One
Today, we’re celebrating Spy vs. Spy’s 50th Anniversary with this gory, gorgeous custom figure by Sket One! We don’t think the chainsaw is functional — but no one’s willing to find out for sure!
Spy Vs. Spy Custom Toy Project: Al Jaffee
It’s a brand new week! And that also means a brand new custom Spy figure to celebrate Spy vs. Spy’s 50th anniversary! Today, we’re keeping the party going with this delightful design from the legendary Al Jaffee!
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Spy Vs. Spy Custom Toy Project: Sam Flores
Another day, another face-slappingly great custom Spy toy! We’re ending the week strong with this astonishing custom Spy by Sam Flores, entitled “Dragon Hunter”!
Spy Vs. Spy Custom Toy Project: Shawn Knapp
Here’s the deal — it’s the 50th Anniversary of Spy vs. Spy! And, to celebrate, every weekday we’re showing a different awesome custom Spy figure! Today’s incredible design, entitled “1:87”, is by Shawn Knapp! Lookit those tiny people!
Spy Vs. Spy Custom Toy Project: The Prohias Family & Lisa Barnstone
For the 50th Anniversary of Antonio Prohias’ legendary feature, Spy vs. Spy, we sent blank Spy figures to a bunch of terrific artists to decorate however they liked. But it wouldn’t be a proper tribute to Antonio if it didn’t involve his family! His granddaughter Jessica rallied her relatives and worked with sculptor Lisa Barnstone to create “The Prohias Family’s Prohias” — an incredible Spy that combines the Spy and Antonio himself — right down to his cigarette, guayabera and drafting table!
San Diego Comic-Con Goes MAD
If you’re planning on attending this week’s big Comic-Con in San Diego, be sure to check out the MAD festivities!
- PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Thursday, July 21
MAD MEN Panel
4:30- 5:30 Room 8