Mad #200

In "Clod Encounters of the Absurd Kind," a surreal parade of cinematic legends—Busby Berkeley, Federico Fellini, Sam Peckinpah, and others—take turns behind the camera, capturing graduation photos with wildly unpredictable results. Written by Paul Peter Porges and illustrated by Harry North, this 1978 Mad classic blends satire and absurdity in a way only the magazine could deliver, with Jack Rickard’s sharp, over-the-top cover capturing the madness perfectly.