Mad #171
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "A Mind-Blowing Incident," two con men execute a high-stakes revenge scheme against a crime boss, channeling the slick deception of "The Sting" in a pitch-perfect parody. Written by Arnie Kogen and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Mort Drucker, the story unfolds with wit and flair, all rendered in a style that captures the era’s satirical edge. The cover, by Norman Mingo, perfectly encapsulates the tale’s mischievous tone.
In "The Zing," two con men pull off a high-stakes scam against a ruthless crime boss, using deception and flair in a revenge-driven twist on the classic con-film formula. The story unfolds with sharp wit and deadpan humor, all delivered in Mad’s signature satirical style.
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Reprinted in Mad #71 (1975), Mad #76 (1975), Mad #78 (1975), Mad #191 (1977), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #27 (1978), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #25 (1978), The Eggs-Rated Mad #58 (1981), Norsk Mad #1/1982 (1982), A Mad Carnival #59 (1982), Mad's Sergio Aragonés on Parade #14 (1982), A Mad Big Book [Mad Zaps The Human Race!] #[nn] (1984), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #46 (1984), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #47 (1984), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #74 (1991), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #102 (1995), Mad's Greatest Artists: Don Martin #[nn] (2014)
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