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MAD Magazine Recurring Features

A MAD Peek Through the Microscope

in Order of Appearance in Regular Issues

Preceding MAD Beastlies and Horrifying Clichés, we discovered the worlds of the smallest creatures.

Feature Title Example Writer / Artist Issue / Date
A MAD Peek Through the Microscope From a hospital bed a bacterium asks his doctor, “Do you suppose they'll ever find a cure for Penicillin?” Phil Hahn /
Paul Coker, Jr.
61 — Mar 1961
Another MAD Peek Through the Microscope One member of a gang of germs with “Upper Tract Banshees” written on their leather jackets says, “Whattya say we all go down t'de Stomach… an' start a rumble!?” Phil Hahn /
Bob Clarke
70 — Apr 1962
Another MAD Peek Through the Microscope Plaque foreman yells at worker, “Crest—shmest! Either you meet your cavity quota… or I'll find someone who can!” Phil Hahn /
Bob Clarke
89 — Sep 1964
Another MAD Peek Through the Microscope Disease bartender to thirsty client, “Name your miracle drug!” Phil Hahn /
Paul Coker, Jr.
104 — Jul 1966
A MAD Peek Through the Microscope

excerpt from Another MAD Peek Through the Microscope — from #70, April 1962