For some, April 1st means a day of practical jokes and pranks.

But here at the DC Entertainment offices, this date signifies the birthday of beloved MAD icon Alfred E. Neuman. This year, Alfred turns 12 (again!), and what better way to celebrate than by giving him a shot at being a superhero?

Throughout the course of the month, various DC Comics titles will have MAD themed variant covers, injecting the magazine’s unique blend of humor and satire into The New 52. Below, take a look at where you can check out all of these covers:

AQUAMAN #19 – IGN

BATMAN #19 – THE HUFFINGTON POST

BATWOMAN – LOGO’s NEWNOWNEXT

DETECTIVE COMICS #19 – BUZZFEED

THE FLASH #19 – GAMMA SQUAD

GREEN ARROW #19 – MTV GEEK

GREEN LANTERN #19 - MAXIM

JUSTICE LEAGUE #19 – CRAVE ONLINE

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #3 – ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

SUPERGIRL #19 – WIRED’s GEEK DAD

SUPERMAN #19 – COMIC BOOK RESOURCES

TEEN TITANS #19 – NEWSARAMA

WONDER WOMAN #19 – THE MARY SUE

And don’t forget to pick up the latest issue of MAD when it hits stands at the end of the month!