Original hand-inked six panel MAD magazine comic strip by Don Martin, 17.75 x 22, signed in the lower right corner with his artist signature, “D. Martin.” The comic, entitled “One Day in a Laboratory,” begins with a scientist triumphantly holding a laboratory tube next to his dour-looking patient, a bald man covered with pimples, with the scientist exclaiming: “EUREKA!!! I have found a serum for the common pimple!” The scientist dumps the serum on his patient’s head and then states: “If this works, I’m a millionaire!!” The following four panels show the man’s pimples gradually popping until the man’s head explodes, much to the scientist’s confusion. Lower border notes the comic strip title and editorial felt tip notations: “MAD #167.” Reverse of sheet bears an E. C. Publications copyright stamp. The title and one dialogue caption are no longer affixed to panels. Includes the overlay sheet for the sound effect "Ping" noise made by each popped pimple. In very good to fine condition, with some light toning. This wonderful Don Martin comic was first published in June 1974 as part of issue 167 of MAD magazine. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.
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