Key takeaways:
- Legendary cartoonist Al Jaffee passed away at the age of 99
- Jaffee was renowned for his Fold-Ins and “Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions” features
- He was awarded the Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year in 2011 and inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2015
Legendary cartoonist Al Jaffee, best known for his work on Mad magazine, has died at the age of 99. Jaffee was a beloved member of the magazine’s “Usual Gang of Idiots” and was renowned for his Fold-Ins and “Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions” features.
Jaffee passed away on Monday in Manhattan from multiple organ failure, according to his granddaughter, Fani Thomson. He was an essential part of Mad magazine, which was essential reading for teens and preteens during the baby-boom era and an inspiration for countless future comedians.
Jaffee’s Fold-Ins were a unique feature of Mad magazine, and were a favorite of readers. The Fold-Ins were a two-page spread that featured a joke on one page, and when folded in half, revealed a different joke on the other page. His “Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions” feature was also a hit, and featured Jaffee’s signature wit and humor.
Jaffee was a prolific contributor to Mad magazine, and virtually every issue featured new material from him. He was awarded the Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year in 2011, and was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2015.
Jaffee’s work will continue to be enjoyed by generations of fans, and his legacy will live on in the pages of Mad magazine.
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