Mad No. 116 (January '68)

Description

The 1992 Lime Rock Mad Magazine card series captures one of entertainment's most influential humor publications through a dedicated card release. Card No. 116 references the January 1968 issue of Mad Magazine, a period when the publication was at peak cultural relevance, lampooning politics, pop culture, and advertising with its signature irreverent style. Lime Rock's non-sports card treatment of Mad Magazine brings together two distinct collecting communities—magazine enthusiasts and card collectors—making it a bridge product for fans of 1960s entertainment history and vintage humor. Mad Magazine itself debuted in 1952 and became a cornerstone of American counterculture, known for its "Usual Gang of Idiots" masthead and Alfred E. Neuman mascot. The January 1968 issue sits in a pivotal era of the magazine's run, reflecting the social upheaval and satirical commentary that defined the late 1960s. Lime Rock's 1992 card series documents this legacy, making the set appealing to both Mad Magazine collectors seeking alternative memorabilia formats and non-sports card hobbyists interested in entertainment and pop culture themes. These cards serve multiple collecting purposes: completing the Lime Rock Mad series, building a Mad Magazine reference collection, or exploring non-sports card categories that celebrate publishing history. The combination of subject matter, era, and card format makes this a distinctive entry point for collectors interested in the intersection of magazines, humor, and card collecting.

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