MAD Magazine is releasing its 600th issue, with new material and classic content for a “blend of satire, nostalgia, and the magazine’s signature idiocy,” per DC Comics. The landmark issue in stores on June 17, 2026, is being released during the magazine’s 74th year as a beloved humor publication.

MAD #600 returns to legacy numbering with this issue, and half of the content will be new, joined by highlights from previous issues.

It has a wraparound cover by MAD great Sergio Aragonés, a tribute by comedian and actor Patton Oswalt, a Spy vs. Spy commemorative poster by Peter Kuper, and a new fold-in.

There’s also a selection of original pieces that highlight what has made the magazine such an iconic publication. This includes MAD parodies that poke fun at TV shows and films and also offers commentary on our culture.

MAD Magazine debuted at EC Comics in 1952, founded by publisher William Gaines and editor Harvey Kurtzman. The humor magazine mocks a wide array of topics from pop culture to politics to sports to general social commentary. Many famous figures have been parodied in the publication, and it has satirized the biggest news stories from the last 70-plus years.