The Last Of Mad’s Original Gang Of Idiots Al Jaffee Passes At The Age Of 102

The End Of An Era

The last original MAD Magazine artist Al Jaffee has just passed away at the age of 102 and here’s a few tributes to him from the industry…

Veteran horror comics writer Steve Niles paid tribute to him on Twitter:

RIP Al Jaffee pic.twitter.com/da1yCtwioq

— Steve Niles (@SteveNiles) April 10, 2023

So did legendary 1980s horror film maestro Joe Dante:

RIP Al Jaffee, a major inspiration in my creative life.https://t.co/XfNFJqUBj4 pic.twitter.com/P2YvIRuNus

— Joe Dante (@joe_dante) April 11, 2023

We are truly sorry to hear about the passing of Al Jaffee, the creator of the Fold-In for MAD magazine. At the age of 102, his legacy will continue to live on through his work and influence on the world of comics and satire. RIP Al Jaffee. #RIPAlJaffee #FoldIn #MADmagazine pic.twitter.com/4WpPFfwyGr

— Modern Fanatic (@Modern_Fanatic) April 10, 2023

RIP DA GOD

Me & #AlJaffee at @SOI128 May 2017

(he turned me down for a podcast)#RIPAlJaffee pic.twitter.com/bYz7e8KcO0

— The Virtual Memories Show with Gil Roth (@vmspod) April 10, 2023

I’m very sad to report that the great Al Jaffee has died. He had celebrated his 102nd birthday just last month. An incredible legend. RIP to a giant of cartooning. pic.twitter.com/FzZk7wGebd

— Tom Heintjes (@Hoganmag) April 10, 2023

Artist Matthew Clark put his own tribute up on Facebook

As did Roachmill’s Tom McWeeney

X-Men writer Chris Claremont offered his own tribute on Facebook too

Writer Mark Russell (The Flintstones, Second Coming) reacted to his passing as well on Facebook

Inker Mick Gray’s reaction to his passing

We would like to offer our condolences to his family and friends at this time too.