Vintage MAD Magazine #81 September 1963 Magic 8-Ball Cover Grade VG 4.0 For Sale

Up for sale is a classic vintage copy of MAD Magazine Issue Number 81 from September 1963. This highly collectible early silver age issue features a memorable billiards-themed cover illustrated by Bob Clarke, showcasing a giant Magic 8-Ball with the punchline: \"Buy MAD... and have a ball! Mainly, after you finish reading, you end up behind it!\" The back cover features a brilliant automotive industry parody ad titled \"Announcing the All New 1963 3/4 Edsel Suburban\" by Swedowsky & Weiss, poking fun at the infamous car brand and \"Planned Monthly Obsolescence.\" Notable interior highlights include \"The Lighter Side of Summer Camp\" by writer and artist Dave Berg, \"The Class Program\" by Don Martin, \"Popular Scientific Mechanics\" parodying DIY magazines, and \"Movie Monsters from Everyday Life.\" This classic issue highlights the brilliant satirical contributions from legendary creators including Al Jaffee, Sergio Aragonés, Antonio Prohías, and the rest of the Usual Gang of Idiots.This magazine is in Very Good (VG 4.0) condition, presenting as a highly solid and complete mid-grade reading copy. It exhibits typical condition issues consistent with age and handling, including a major crease on the cover surface, minor handling stains, a small tear along the outer edges, and age-appropriate discoloration on the front and back covers as shown. Unlike many copies from this era, the back cover is unclipped and remains not folded along the vertical line. The interior pages are completely intact, readable, and securely attached to the spine staples.This original 48-page humor magazine makes an excellent, affordable addition for a collector looking to fill a gap in their 1960s run or for anyone who wants to enjoy classic silver age pop culture satire.#, DATETITLEGRADEFOLDEDNOTES81 SEP 63Eight Ball4.0 (VG)NAMAJOR CREASE, DISCOLORATION, SMALL TEAR