Mad (1952) #243

EC 1952–2018 series Cover date Dec 1983

Fair market value

Grade	CGC slab	Raw
9.8 NM/M	$480 $408–$552	$210 $179–$242
9.6 NM+	$374 $318–$431	$168 $143–$193
9.4 NM	$292 $248–$336	$134 $114–$155
9.2 NM-	$228 $194–$262	$108 $91.39–$124
9.0 VF/NM	$178 $151–$204	$86.02 $73.12–$98.92
8.5 VF+	$139 $118–$159	$68.81 $58.49–$79.13
8.0 VF	$108 $91.89–$124	$55.05 $46.79–$63.31
7.0 FN/VF	$84.31 $71.66–$96.96	$44.04 $37.43–$50.65
6.0 FN	$65.77 $55.90–$75.64	$35.23 $29.95–$40.51
5.0 VG/FN	$51.30 $43.61–$58.99	$28.19 $23.96–$32.42
4.0 VG	$40.01 $34.01–$46.01	$22.55 $19.17–$25.93
2.0 GD	$31.21 $26.53–$35.89	$18.04 $15.33–$20.75
Raw, ungraded	—	$65.00 $55.25–$74.75

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About this issue

Mad #243 (1952) is issue #243 of EC's Mad (1952–2018), with a cover date of December 1983. Written by Dave Berg, Dick DeBartolo, Don Edwing and others and drawn by Dave Berg, Bob Clarke, Paul Coker and others.

Creators

Writers: Dave Berg, Dick DeBartolo, Don Edwing, Stan Hart, Frank Jacobs, Tom Koch, Don Martin, Antonio Prohías, Lou Silverstone, Dennis Snee
Pencillers: Dave Berg, Bob Clarke, Paul Coker, Jack Davis, Mort Drucker, Don Martin, Antonio Prohías, Jack Rickard, Angelo Torres, George Woodbridge
Inkers: Dave Berg, Bob Clarke, Paul Coker, Jack Davis, Mort Drucker, Don Martin, Antonio Prohías, Jack Rickard, Angelo Torres, George Woodbridge
Colorist: Don Martin
Cover artist: Richard Williams

The stories

“Stuporman ZZZ”

In a parody of the film "Superman III," a computer genius turns Stuporman evil at the whim of a corrupt businessman.

“Don Martin's Superman III Out-Takes”

Parodies of scenes from the film Superman III.

“Cosmetics for Kids”

Cosmetic products to make children seem older.

“The Lighter Side of...”

A cynical look at dealing with breaking the ice, birthday presents, playing golf, remaining neutral, serving dinner, excuses, new cars, employees, communication, jogging, volunteering, doctors, dating and coming home late.

Credits, characters and story details from the Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.