Boffo Laffs #2

In this hilarious 1986 parody from Boffo Laffs #2, the Pillsbury Doughboy—dressed in a Starfleet uniform—steps onto the Enterprise’s transporter pad, only to be accidentally converted into a loaf of bread during a malfunction. The absurd premise sets up a delightfully silly sci-fi mishap, all in the spirit of classic satire.

In "The Menace of Rex Luthor," a frustrated comic book collector named Rex Luthor grows fed up with real-life superheroes who are either hilariously inept—like Ultraguy—or obsessed with fame and fortune, like Joe Power. When he finally snaps, he liquidates his prized comic collection to fund a super-criminal lab, setting a trap designed to expose their ridiculous flaws once and for all.

In "The Big Break-Out," Charlie and Ward—cartoon versions of real-life creators Charlie Williams and Ward Batty—flee their confines in an ink bottle and crash into the real world, only to turn the tables on their makers. Penciled and inked by the real-life duo Rod Milligan, this satirical 1986 satire flips the script with a sharp, self-aware twist that sees the characters outsmarting their creators in a clever, anarchic tale.

In a sharp satire from Boffo Laffs #2 (1986), Ultraguy and Joe Power take a stand by calling on their United Federation of Comicbook Workers rep, Norman Melchert, to help them organize a strike—because even superheroes need labor rights.

In "The Final Solution," Rex Luthor schemes to dissolve Ultraguy and Joe Power in a vat of acid, but Joe Power pulls off a surprise save with a pair of Tums—turning the villain’s plan into a punchline. The story’s absurd twist lands with a perfectly timed gag, blending superhero satire with classic comic book over-the-top flair.