Mad Magazine s cartoonist Al Jaffee passed away in Manhattan at the age of 102 on Monday. Over a span of 55 years, he entertained readers with his signature creation, the fold-in, which provided a humorous and satirical take on current events
A contributor to Mad Magazine since 1955, Jaffee was known as the creator of the 'Fold-In.' His style of artwork clean lines with a flair for the bizarre, off-beat and grotesque became synonymous with the magazine.
Al Jaffee, the longtime cartoonist for Mad Magazine who created one of the satirical publications most beloved and enduring features - the back-cover "Fold-In" illustration - died today in a New York City hospital of organ failure. He was 102.
A contributor to Mad Magazine since 1955, Jaffee was known as the creator of the 'Fold-In.' His style of artwork clean lines with a flair for the bizarre, off-beat and grotesque became synonymous with the magazine.
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