Archie's Madhouse #9
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Guess Which One," Archie's Madhouse #9 delivers a classic gag strip with a playful twist: a series of illustrated punch lines to the setup "She was only an (fill in the blank)'s daughter," spotlighting the daughters of an umpire, tailor, inn-keeper, pitcher, cowboy, and cab driver. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with crisp, expressive art by Samm Schwartz—pencils, inks, and lettering all by the same hand—the issue showcases the artist’s signature style, while the cover by Bob White captures the humor with a bold, dynamic image.
In "Mad House Products," Archie's Madhouse #9 (1960), a delightfully absurd lineup of useless inventions takes center stage—like hats with no tops, perfect for those who talk through their headwear, and a pocket-sized wrist compass designed for people who already walk in circles. The humor shines through clever, deadpan satire of consumer culture, all drawn in the classic, exaggerated style of the series.
In this classic one-page gag from *Archie's Madhouse #9*, a series of playful punch lines riff on the phrase "She was only an (fill in the blank)'s daughter," spotlighting the daughters of an umpire, tailor, inn-keeper, pitcher, cowboy, and cab driver. With quick, clever humor and lively art, the story turns a simple setup into a parade of absurdly specific and delightfully silly comebacks.
In a prehistoric twist on dessert history, a curious caveman’s quest to perfect swiss cheese meets his neighbor’s accidental invention of ice cream—leading to a delicious discovery that changes snack time forever. This playful satire from Archie's Madhouse #9 (1960) turns ancient life into a sweet, silly showdown of culinary innovation.
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↩ Reprints Archie's Madhouse #7 (1960)
Reprinted in Archie's Madhouse Annual #1 (1962), The Best of Archie's Madhouse #[nn] (2011)
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