Bill Gaines

Bill Gaines was an influential American publisher and editor best known for creating Mad Magazine, a satirical publication that humorously critiqued politics, culture, and society. Starting in the 1950s, Gaines’s work pushed boundaries with clever parody, satire, and comic art, often challenging censorship and societal standards. Under his leadership, Mad became an iconic American humor magazine, inspiring generations of writers and artists. Gaines's work helped shape modern comic and satire culture, blending entertainment with social commentary, and he is remembered as a pioneering figure in satirical publishing.