Best Humor Magazines – Magazine Comedy – Satirical Mags

CARtoons Magazine Best Humor

1960-1991

U.S.: Robert E. Petersen

CARtoons magazine is an American publication that focuses on automotive humor and hot rod artwork. It originally ran from 1959 to 1991. Ontario artist Marc Methot resumed publication of the magazine in January 2016 and it continues to be published bimonthly. – Wikipedia.

Cracked Magazine Best Comedy

1958-2004

U.S.: Major Magazines

“Cracked was an American humor magazine. Founded in 1958, Cracked proved to be the most durable of the many publications to be launched in the wake of Mad magazine. The print publication was cancelled in February 2007.” – Wikipedia.

Crazy Magazine Funny

1973-1983

NY: Marvel Comics

Crazy Magazine was an illustrated satire and humor magazine, and was published by Marvel Comics from 1973 to 1983.

Help! Funny Mags

1960-1965

U.S.: General Promotions

American humor magazine from the early ’60s.

Mad Magazine Archive Mad Satirical

2018-2022

1968-1978

1952-1966

1952-1995 Random, including other languages

NY: Gaines

Mad magazine archive. Mad was first published in 1952 by editor Harvey Kurtzman and publisher William Gaines. It was widely imitated and influential, reaching a peak in readership of more than 2 million in the early 70s. It publishes satire on all aspects of life and popular culture, politics, entertainment, and public figures. Mad Magazine PDF

National Lampoon Magazine Online Best Comedy

1970-1990s

NY: NL Communications

National Lampoon was started by Harvard graduates and Harvard Lampoon alumni Doug Kenney, Henry Beard and Robert Hoffman in 1969. The Harvard Lampoon was established in 1876 and became a long-standing tradition of the campus. The magazine existed from 1970 to 1998. – Wikipedia. Free Online National Lampoons.

Sick Magazine Funny Mags

1960-1980

U.S.: Crestwood, Hewfred, Charleton Comics

A monthly. Sick was created in 1960 by comic-book writer-artist Joe Simon, who also edited the title until the late 1960s. The last issue was published in 1980.

Spy vs Spy Best Comedy Magazine

1961-2009

U.S.: Mad Magazine

“The Complete Casebook”. A popular comic strip from Mad Magazine, published separately here.

Humor and Cartoon Magazines Collection Comedy Archive

1918-2024

Various Publishers

A collection of over 1,000 issues, from many titles.

American Humor & Show Biz Magazine Variety Funny Mag

1919-1923

U.S. – Various publishers

Here is a selection of American humorous magazines from around 1920, including some with show business or celebrity themes. Humor magazines include ‘Capt. Billy’s Whiz Bang, ‘Cap’n Joey’s Jazza Ka Jazza’, and ‘Hot Dog’. Show biz-themed magazines include ‘The Tatler’ and ‘Broadway Brevities.’

Websites of More Funny Magazines Best Humor

Humor Times

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