MAD Magazine #221 The Shining Trapper MD Comic Book 1981 Vintage Humor Satire

This listing is for MAD Magazine issue number 221, a vintage comic book published in March 1981. This issue features the classic humor and satire MAD Magazine is known for, including sections like "The Shiner" (a MAD Movie Satire), Don Martin's look at "The Hulk," and the "Crapper John, M.D." TV show satire. The magazine is published by E.C. Publications with William M. Gaines as publisher and Albert B. Feldstein as editor. The magazine contains a variety of departments and humorous articles, showcasing the work of contributing artists and writers collectively referred to as "the usual gang of idiots."

The cover is bright yellow with bold red and black text warning of a "Shortage Coming!" and encouraging readers to hoard this issue. The inside pages show black and white artwork by artists including Angelo Torres and Jack Davis, with writing credits such as Larry Siegel and Stan Hart.