Archie's Madhouse Annual #2
In "A Mild Child," Archie's Madhouse Annual #2 (1964), the son of Dr. Jerkyll takes a wild turn from science to stardom as rock star Melvin Preston—only to find fame isn't the escape he hoped. When his identity keeps getting him in trouble, he tries disguising himself as FBI agent Eliot Mess, but even that doesn’t solve his problems. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s expressive art and Rudy Lapick’s inks, this quirky tale of mistaken identity and mad science is a standout in the annual’s lineup, with Samm Schwartz’s cover capturing the chaos perfectly.
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The son of Dr. Jerkyll continues his father's experiments and turns into rock star Melvin Preston. After a close escape with autograph hunters, he decides to change his features to Eliot Mess, the FBI agent. That doesn't work either, because gangs target him. He tries an antidote, but forgets to dilute it and ends up in an even worse predicament.
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