Creator

Al Jaffee

Biography

Al Jaffee was an American cartoonist best known as the longest-running contributor to MAD magazine, where he worked for more than six decades. He created the magazine's signature Fold-In, which first appeared in 1964 and reveals a hidden image when the page is folded. He also originated the long-running feature 'Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions.' Guinness World Records recognized him for the longest career as a comic artist, and he received the Reuben Award as Cartoonist of the Year in 2008.

Creator Details

Name

Al Jaffee

Issues

1,288

Series

Awards

Harvey Award - Harvey Kurtzman Hall of Fame Award (2016), Eisner Awards - Hall of Fame - Voter's Choices (2013), Harvey Award - Special Award for Humor in Comics (2009), Harvey Award - Best Cartoonist (2009), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Cartoonist of the Year (2008), Inkpot Award (2008), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Cartoonist of the Year (2007), Harvey Award - Best Cartoonist (2001), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Humor Comic Book Division (1979), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Special Features Division (1975), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Advertising and Illustration Division (1973), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Special Features Division (1971)

Gender

Male

Birth Date

March 13, 1921

Death Date

April 10, 2023

Birth Place

New York City

Country

United States

Links

www.originalaljaffee.com