MAD Magazine #437 Mission Impossible Lord Of The Rings Comic Book January 2004

This listing is for MAD magazine issue number 437, a single issue comic book published by EC Comics in January 2004. The cover prominently features the iconic MAD mascot Alfred E. Neuman dressed as a pilot, holding a helmet with the humorous label "Alfred W. Neuman Idiot-in-Chief." It highlights the "20 Dumbest People, Events & Things of 2003" with the tagline "Mission Accomplished!" Additionally, the cover teases content including "Lord of the Rings Outtakes" and a parody of TV's "The Shield." Inside, the magazine includes various satirical departments such as "A Chiklis Wonder Department" featuring "The Blue Shield," a parody of the TV series, and a political satire titled "Al Frankenstein," lampooning Al Franken and FOX News. The credits list Mark Fredrickson as the cover artist and Bill Wray as the celebrities cover artist, with photography by AP/Wide World Photos. The magazine measures approximately standard comic size and is printed in full color. This issue contains a barcode with UPC 07099233230 and is priced $3.50 on the cover. It is printed in English and produced in the USA. This vintage MAD comic book is a collectible example of EC Comics' long-running satirical publication.