Offered is MAD Magazine #24 (EC, 1955), the "First Issue" of the humor monthly. Prior to this full-sized magazine issue, MAD was a comic book. Apocryphally, it was always said that the change from comic to magazine was prompted by the "Comic Code" of the 1950's, but later evidence indicated it was simply a business decision. Regardless, this is the sought-after genesis of the legendary humor mag. The magazine has wear to the edges, with chipping on the back cover and binding areas. Excellent condition.