Humbug October 1958

Published in the United States in October 1958, Humbug Volume 1, Number 11 is an exceptional and highly collectible vintage issue of the celebrated satirical publication founded by Harvey Kurtzman alongside fellow creative visionaries who departed Mad magazine. Featuring contributions from iconic cartoonists such as Will Elder, Al Jaffee, Jack Davis, and Arnold Roth, Humbug pushed the boundaries of mid-century American humor with sophisticated parodies, witty social critique, and exceptionally detailed illustrative art.

The front cover features a striking solid coral-red background topped by the iconic HUMBUG masthead in bold black gothic typography. Beneath the header, the issue details OCT. 1958 VOLUME 1. NO.11 CDC 25c are clearly printed in black lettering. The minimalist center cover design showcases a small illustration of a head emerging from rippling water, accompanied by a teardrop speech bubble posing the playful riddle Waht is blak and wite and read all over ?. Inside, the magazine delivers a rich array of satirical articles, comic strips, and original cartoon illustrations. An essential centerpiece collectible for vintage comic archives, Mad magazine historians, Harvey Kurtzman collections, and classic satirical print libraries.