MAD #No. 187
E.C. Publications / MAD Magazine • MAD Magazine Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Hart, Larry Siegel, Lou Silverstone, Dick DeBartolo
Interior Artist
Mort Drucker, Jack Davis, Al Jaffee, Sergio Aragones, Don Martin
Cover Artist
Norman Mingo
Publication Date
December 1976
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features satires of 'Happy Days' (titled 'Hoppy Daze') and 'All the President's Men' (titled 'All the President's Mess'). It includes standard recurring features like 'The Lighter Side of...' and the MAD Fold-In. Key characters parodied include Fonzie and investigative journalists Woodward and Bernstein.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant yellowing and foxing throughout the cover, especially along the top and left edges. Spine stress and rubbing. Soft corners with minor blunting. Surface soiling near the bottom edge. Multiple small creases that may break color upon closer inspection.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00 | Graded: $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies fluctuate between $4.00 and $10.00. High-grade (CGC 9.0+) copies can fetch $60.00+ but are rare for this issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current estimated grade (4.0-5.0 range) does not justify the costs of shipping and grading fees, which would exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Henry Winkler (as Fonzie) cover parody. Iconic 'Happy Days' tie-in. 50 cent 'Cheap' price variant. Features the Al Jaffee Fold-In on the back cover.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s magazine stock. Correct 50 cent price point and December 1976 dating. Signature 'JR' logo style for Mingo and standard MAD branding are consistent with the period.