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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
Spy Vs. Spy Custom Toy Project: Dave Perillo
It’s the 50th anniversary of Spy vs. Spy! And that means each weekday we’re featuring a different, awesome custom Spy toy design! Today we’re showing off the work of Dave Perillo, and his great Tin Man-esque Spy!
News of the Weird: Rupert Murdoch's Apology Letter
Recently, media mogul and all around douchebag, Rupert Murdoch, released an apology letter in response to the News of the World phone hacking scandal. The letter published in the Saturday newspaper was not the original letter Murdoch intended for the public to see. Luckily MAD’s Hacking Department was able to find his rough draft.
Spy Vs. Spy Custom Toy Project: David Anson Russo
Today’s amazing, mind-bending Spy is from Maze Master David Anson Russo! His well-camouflaged Spy is hidden inside a massive, intricate and solvable maze that’s drawn both inside AND outside the display case. Go ahead and try to solve it (the next time you have a few free hours)!
Spy Vs. Spy Custom Toy Project: Andrew Bell
A brand new day — the sun rises, the birds sing, and an exciting new custom Spy figure graces the web! Today, we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Spy vs. Spy with this outstanding piece by Andrew Bell!
The Debt Ceiling: Let the Epic Battle Begin!
This weekend begins the long-awaited final battle between two bitter adversaries.
MAD’s Magical Harry Potter Special
Muggles everywhere are rushing out to pick up our latest Harry Potter collection, which contains an all-new spoof of Deathly Hallows 2. With this special edition, it all ends.
Cover artist: Mark Fredrickson
Cover artist: Mark FredricksonR.I.P. Roberts Blossom, Quirky Character Actor
We note the passing of the actor perhaps best known as the creepy but ultimately kind-hearted old neighbor in Home Alone.
Here's Blossom’s character in a scene with Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) from “Home A-Groan,” (MAD #303, June 1991).
Here's Blossom’s character in a scene with Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) from “Home A-Groan,” (MAD #303, June 1991).
Spy Vs. Spy Custom Toy Project: Steve Kiwus
As part of our ongoing celebration for Spy vs. Spy’s 50th Anniversary, today we’re featuring this damaged (and damaging) Spy from the incredible Steve Kiwus!