![]() ![]() MAD was conceived during a particularly sensitive time for the comics industry, with parents and watchdog groups concerned over content. The magazine's editors had to start issuing apologies almost immediately. Neuman later become so recognizable that a letter was delivered from New Zealand to MAD’s New York offices without an address: The envelope simply had a drawing of Alfred. A charmed Kurtzman adopted him as MAD’s mascot beginning in 1954. The unnamed figure was ubiquitous in the early 20th century, appearing in everything from dentistry ads to depictions of diseases. MAD creator Harvey Kurtzman was in the offices of a Ballantine Books editor discussing reprints for the fledgling publication when he noticed a grinning, gap-toothed imbecile staring back at him from a bulletin board. Jamie, Flickr (L) // Boston Public Library, Flickr (R) // CC BY 2.0
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