They are the mighty mainstays of Mad, some for more than 50 years. Here's a look at the "Usual Gang of Idiots." Caricatures by Tom Richmond.
Caricatures of themselves —
They are the mighty mainstays of Mad, some for more than 50 years. Here's a look at the "Usual Gang of Idiots." Caricatures by Tom Richmond.
Al Jaffee, 90, is best known for the Mad Fold-in and "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions." He's been contributing since 1955.
Al Jaffee —
Al Jaffee, 90, is best known for the Mad Fold-in and "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions." He's been contributing since 1955.
Jack Davis, 87, was the artist of the very first article in the very first issue of Mad. An "absolute master," in the words of Jaffee, his drawings have illustrated movie posters, magazine covers and hundreds of issues of Mad.
Jack Davis —
Jack Davis, 87, was the artist of the very first article in the very first issue of Mad. An "absolute master," in the words of Jaffee, his drawings have illustrated movie posters, magazine covers and hundreds of issues of Mad.
Paul Coker Jr., 81, created "Terrifying Cliches" for Mad, though most people probably know his TV work ("Frosty the Snowman") better. He's been a Gang member since 1961.
Paul Coker —
Paul Coker Jr., 81, created "Terrifying Cliches" for Mad, though most people probably know his TV work ("Frosty the Snowman") better. He's been a Gang member since 1961.
Sergio Aragones, 74, will celebrate 50 years as a Mad contributor in 2012. The incredibly prolific artist created "The Shadow Knows" and the countless mini-cartoons known as "marginals."
Sergio Aragones —
Sergio Aragones, 74, will celebrate 50 years as a Mad contributor in 2012. The incredibly prolific artist created "The Shadow Knows" and the countless mini-cartoons known as "marginals."
Sam Viviano, 58, was first published in Mad in 1981 and made the jump to art director in 1999.
Sam Viviano —
Sam Viviano, 58, was first published in Mad in 1981 and made the jump to art director in 1999.
Tom Richmond, 45, has "only" been contributing to Mad for 11 years. The Wisconsin native is an outstanding caricaturist and often illustrates movie and TV parodies.
Tom Richmond —
Tom Richmond, 45, has "only" been contributing to Mad for 11 years. The Wisconsin native is an outstanding caricaturist and often illustrates movie and TV parodies.