MAD Magazine #198 The Deep Movie Satire Alice TV Show Comic Book April 1978

This listing is for MAD Magazine issue number 198, a vintage comic book published in April 1978. The cover prominently features the iconic MAD logo with Alfred E. Neuman's face and a large UPC barcode graphic with humorous text referencing the UPC symbol. The comic was published by EC Publications and priced at 60¢. It is a single issue comic book from the classic MAD series. Inside, the issue includes multiple departments and satirical features such as "The Dip" (a MAD Movie Satire) by artist Mort Drucker and writer Stan Hart, and "Alas" (a TV Show Satire) by artist Angelo Torres and writer Lou Silverstone. Other notable departments include Don Martin's humor strips, the Minority Retort Department, and the Counter-Schlockwise Department. The back cover features a comic titled "One Evening in the City" by artist Don Martin and writer Sergio Aragones. This issue is printed in English and was published in the United States. The issue contains no variant designation or special printing noted. The comic is a color publication with no additional packaging or inserts visible. The front and back cover dates and issue number are clearly printed. This is a classic MAD Magazine collectible for fans of vintage humor comics and satire.