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November 9, 2010

Comic Book Cover Swipes Exposed #32 Mad

Filed under: Swiped: Comic Book Cover Swipes Exposed! — Doorman @ 6:36 pm

After looking at hundreds of comic book covers, it becomes quickly apparent that not every cover is 100% original. Whether done intentionally or even underhandedly, there’s something about uncovering these “swipes” that adds a new element of fun to reading and collecting comics.

Mad has been around for nearly 60 years now! Some of you might not know it but, the series was original published with comic book-sized dimensions before it moved to its current magazine size. The cover of issue 1 is certainly memorable and has been swiped a number of times. Marvel’s Not Brand Echh cover isn’t a direct swipe but it looks at a similar pose from a different angle. Check it out!

Mad Magazine #1
Mad #1
October 1952

Not Brand Echh #1
Not Brand Echh #1
August 1967

Mod #1
Mod #1
June 1981

It's Science With Dr. Radium #5
It’s Science With Dr. Radium #5
July 1987

Batman: Gotham Adventures #13
Batman: Gotham Adventures #13
June 1999
Rick Burchett

On Ebay: Mad Magazine

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