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Al Jaffee, MAD Magazine’s longest running contributor, recently set the Guinness World Record for “Longest Career as a Comics Artist” as he celebrated his 95th birthday.
His illustrious career was celebrated last night at Sardi’s Restaurant in New York. Fans should remember him as the mind behind the iconic MAD “fold-in.”
We at DKN would like to congratulate Al Jaffee on an unprecedented career in the comic book industry and applaud him for continuing to live the dream. You can find some photos from the event below, courtesy of DC Entertainment.
Al addressing the room and reflecting on his career at MAD
Al and Joyce Jaffee standing with the proclamation from NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio proclaiming March 30th, 2016 as Al Jaffee Day
Al with Guinness World Records adjudicator Kellie Ferrick after Al received the Guinness World Record for having the longest career as a comics artist
MAD Art Director Sam Viviano holding an original piece of Al Jaffee's artwork from the 1960s gifted to Al by DC Entertainment
