National Lampoon — August 1970, "Paranoia" Issue, Gahan Wilson Cover (Vintage Magazine)
National Lampoon — August 1970, "Paranoia" Issue, Gahan Wilson Cover (Vintage Magazine)
Original August 1970 issue of National Lampoon — the magazine’s fifth month of publication. Cover theme: Paranoia. Cover art by Gahan Wilson, the legendary macabre cartoonist whose work defined a generation of dark American humor. Header teasers: Is Nixon Dead? and If America Were Only No. 2. Original cover price: 75¢.
Gahan Wilson covers are among the most sought-after in the National Lampoon run — his distinctive grotesque style made this issue immediately recognizable. A first-year issue from the founding months of the magazine. Stored in a protective sleeve. Sold as found.
Details
- National Lampoon, August 1970
- Theme: Paranoia
- Cover art: Gahan Wilson
- Teasers: Is Nixon Dead? · If America Were Only No. 2
- Original cover price: 75¢
- First year of publication — fifth issue ever
- Gahan Wilson cover — among the most collectible in the run
- Stored in protective sleeve
- Sold as found — vintage condition
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