Mad #142

In "West Coast Story," a satirical take on "Ripley's Believe It or Not," Arnie Kogen delivers a quirky, deadpan look at bizarre human behaviors and pop culture myths, including a playful jab at John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s iconic album cover and a curious legend tied to the film King Kong. With Bob Clarke handling every aspect of the art—pencils, inks, colors, and lettering—the issue pulses with EC’s signature blend of absurdity and sharp wit, all wrapped in a 35-cent 1971 package.