# Al Feldstein
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Albert Bernard Feldstein (; October 24, 1925 – April 29, 2014) was an American writer, editor, and artist, best known for his work at EC Comics and, from 1956 to 1985, as the editor of the satirical magazine Mad. After retiring from Mad, Feldstein concentrated on American paintings of Western wildlife.
== Early life and education ==
al feldstein was born October 24, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, to a Jewish household.
Weird Science (1985)
* Two high-school nerds use a computer program to literally create the perfect woman, who promptly turns their lives upside-down.
* Director
* John Hughes
* Writers
* John Hughes
* Al Feldstein
* William M. Gaines
* Stars
* Anthony Michael Hall
* Ilan Mitchell-Smith
* Kelly LeBrock
* Awards
* 2 nom…
1985 - August: R.E.M. “Fables of the Reconstruction”
The year 1985 would find the band R.E.M. in transition between college band success and the mainstream powerhouse they were to become in future years. The quartet of Michael Stipe on vocals, Mike Mills on bass and vocals, Peter Buck on guitar, and Bill Berry on percussion and backing vocals were m…
Cruel Universe #1 (EC Comics, 2025)
What's better than pulp horror? Nothing but pulp sci-fi is definitely at least on par! “In A Strange Land” written by J. Holtham, and art by David Rubin. “Catch & Kill” written by Ann Nocenti and art by Kano. “The Fittest” written by Greg Pak and art by Charlie Adlard.Originally published in Weird …
Gaines, Kurtzman, Feldstein and Neuman: A Remembrance of Mad Magazine w/ Alan Bernstein and Joe Raiola
In part one of a two-part episode, Frank is joined by filmmaker Alan Bernstein ("When We Went MAD!") and longtime Senior Editor Joe Raiola for a loving look at the subversive humor magazine's 73-year history, its eccentric co-founders, its transition from comic book to "slick" magazine, and its inf…
Episode 6: Collection Complete (Tales From The Crypt s1e6)
Episode 6 – “Collection Completed” | It Hails from the Crypt
Retirement is supposed to be relaxing. Nobody told Jonas.
This week on It Hails from the Crypt, Fred and Tim close out Season 1 of HBO’s Tales from the Crypt with Episode 6, “Collection Completed” — a pitch-black tale of retirement, resen…
Episode 9: “Cutting Cards” (Tales from the Crypt S2E3)
Ante up, Creeps! This week on It Hails From the Crypt, Fred and Tim put “Cutting Cards” on the chopping block... and by the end, we may be a few fingers short.
First, we dig into the original EC Comics story “Cutting Cards!”, published in Tales from the Crypt #32 (1952). Written by legendary EC edi…
MAD Magazine: The Ultimate Guide to Satire, Parody & Alfred E. Neuman’s Legacy
Dive deep into the wild, irreverent world of MAD Magazine — the legendary American humor magazine that redefined satire, parody, and comic culture for generations. From its groundbreaking debut in 1952 as a comic book to its iconic run as a full magazine, explore how MAD Magazine skewered politics,…
Episode 11: Three's a Crowd (Tales from the Crypt S2E5)
It Hails From the Crypt Episode 11: “Three’s a Crowd” | Tales from the Crypt S2E5
Jealousy, paranoia, marital misery and one of the nastiest punchlines Tales from the Crypt ever delivered.
In Episode 11 of It Hails From the Crypt, we tackle “Three’s a Crowd,” Tales from the Crypt Season 2, Episode …
Episode 12: The Thing from the Grave (Tales from the Crypt S2E6)
#TalesFromTheCrypt #ECComics #TheThingFromTheGrave
This week on It Hails from the Crypt, hosts Fred and Tim dig up “The Thing from the Grave,” Season 2, Episode 6 of HBO’s Tales from the Crypt — a supernatural tale of obsession, murder, revenge and a mysterious necklace that proves stronger than de…
Episode 13: The Sacrifice (Tales from the Crypt S02E07)
Lust, murder, blackmail—and a very dangerous insurance policy. Fred and Tim explore “The Sacrifice,” Season 2, Episode 7 of HBO’s Tales from the Crypt, in Episode 13 of It Hails From the Crypt!
Our deep dive begins with the original EC Comics story from Shock SuspenStories #10 (1953), plotted by Wi…
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