Mad #154

Oct 1972 · EC · 0.40 USD

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“The Cowkids”

In "The Cowkids," a desperate rancher recruits a group of schoolboys for a cattle drive after his regular crew abandons him—turning a classic Western trope into a hilarious, high-stakes parody. Written by Dick DeBartolo and brought to life with sharp, dynamic art by Jack Davis, the story blends rugged frontier spirit with schoolyard chaos. The cover, by Norman Mingo, captures the absurdity perfectly.

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writer Dick DeBartolo · artist, inker Jack Davis · cover Norman Mingo

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writer Dick DeBartolo

artist, inker Jack Davis

cover pencils, inks Norman Mingo

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Parody of the film "The Cowboys"; a rancher, desperate for hands for a cattle drive, is forced to hire a group of school boys to replace his deserted crew.

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