Boston's Big 1: Mad Magazine Honored This Weekend

The legends of Mad Magazine are being honored this weekend at Boston Comic Con, a comic book convention at the .

Al Jaffee, known for the back cover fold-ins as well as "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions," will be joined by Editor Al Feldstein, and illustrator Paul Cocker, Jr., best known for "Horrifying Cliches," and the "Mad Pet Book," according to information posted on the event's website.

The event also includes dozens of other artists, many exhibits, and an art auction.

The show is being held on both Saturday and Sunday. A one-day pass costs $20 and a two-day pass is $35. Tickets can be purchased online.

And if comic books aren't your thing, check out other weekend events in Boston:

• Beacon Hill Events
• Back Bay Events
• South End Events
• Charlestown Events