Harvey Kurtzman was an American cartoonist and editor known for creating Mad magazine in 1952. He was also a pioneer of underground comix and created a variety of satirical and subversive works throughout his career.
Born on October 3, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York City
Started working in the industry in the 1940s, contributing to various comics and magazines
In 1952, he created Mad magazine and served as its editor until 1956
After leaving Mad, he created a number of other publications, including Humbug, Trump, and Help!
During the 1960s, he became involved with the underground comix movement, creating works like Little Annie Fanny and Goodman Beaver
In 2002, he was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame
Kurtzman passed away on February 21, 1993, at the age of 68.
A satirical magazine that Kurtzman created in 1952. It often featured parodies of popular culture and politics, as well as social commentary and original comic strips.
A comic magazine that Kurtzman created in 1957. It had a similar tone and style to Mad, but only lasted 11 issues.
A comic strip that Kurtzman created in the 1960s for Playboy. It featured a blonde bombshell who often found herself in comical and erotic scenarios.
A comic strip that Kurtzman created in the 1960s for Help! magazine. It was a parody of popular family sitcoms and often featured social commentary and satire.
Kurtzman was known for his subversive and satirical style, as well as his innovative use of layout and design in comics.
Mad was a groundbreaking publication that helped to popularize satire and subversive humor in the United States. It had a major influence on later generations of cartoonists and comedians.
Kurtzman's early work was often straightforward comedy and adventure stories. He later became more interested in social commentary and satire, and his work became more experimental and avant-garde.
Kurtzman was a major influence on later generations of cartoonists, particularly in his use of satire and his innovative approach to layout and design.
In addition to Mad, Kurtzman created a number of other publications, including Humbug, Trump, and Help! Each of these had a similar tone and style to Mad, but with some unique twists and innovations.