Cracked #228

The July 1987 issue of Cracked serves up a sharp Star Trek parody on its cover, with caricatures of the Enterprise crew solemnly examining a museum-style display labeled "Extinct Creatures from 1987" — showcasing such faded fads as New Coke, the Rubik's Cube, a Cabbage Patch Kid, and President Reagan himself. John Severin's cover art brings the gag to life with his characteristically detailed, deadpan draftsmanship. Inside, the fun continues with features targeting ALF, Pee-Wee Herman, The Equalizer, and more, making this a solid snapshot of mid-'80s pop culture ripe for ridicule.