Description: (His best-known work includes writing and editing the parodic comic book Mad from 1952 until 1956)
Harvey Kurtzman was a highly influential American cartoonist and editor known for his satirical and parodic work in the comics industry. He is best known for creating and editing the iconic comic book Mad and writing the Little Annie Fanny strips in Playboy. Kurtzman's meticulous attention to detail and social critique established him as a pioneering figure in comic book history. His legacy includes teaching cartooning, overseeing reprints of his work, and receiving numerous accolades such as the Harvey Award and induction into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.