Did you read MAD or CRACKED Magazines?

The mid-twentieth century witnessed a profound shift in American media as a countercultural undercurrent began to challenge the pristine, conformist facade of the post-WWII era. At the vanguard of this cultural shift were satirical comics and magazines, most notably MAD and Cracked. While often dismissed by contemporary critics as mere juvenile distractions, these publications functioned… Continue reading Did you read MAD or CRACKED Magazines?