Superb original artwork for the inner cover of MAD magazine No. 161 from September 1973, accomplished in ink and gouache on 21 x 26 artist board by noted illustrator Bob Clarke, who signs vertically with his artist signature along the right edge, “‘Clarke.” The vibrantly realized artwork consists of five comic strip panels headed with the title: “MAD’s Modern Believe It or Nuts!” The panels consist of remarkable, groundbreaking discoveries relating to tranquilizers, ulcers, meat loaf, plumbing, and “Alexander the So-So.” The artwork includes the original overlay with headline and comic captions, as well as the artwork mechanical with matching text and affixed headline. In very good to fine condition, with some light toning.
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