Mad #203

Dec 1978 · EC · 0.60 USD

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In "The Force and I – The Mad 'Star Wars' Musical," a surreal and satirical take on the galaxy's most famous franchise, a group of bewildered characters navigate a bizarre musical journey where every trait—masochism, infatuation, curiosity, and yes, even laziness—collides in unexpected ways. Written by Dennis Snee and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Paul Coker Jr., this 1978 EC Comics gem turns Star Wars into a wild, self-aware parody, all capped off with a delightfully absurd cover by Jack Rickard.

Contains 13 stories

The Force and I - The Mad "Star Wars" Musical

7 pp · Satire-Parody

JawasStormtroopersKermit the Frog (cameo)Unnamed B.C. Characters (cameo)Tin Man (cameo)Tusken Raiders

One Morning at Max's Novelty Shop

1 pp · Humor

More Candid Mad Snapshots of Historical Celebrities

3 pp · Satire-Parody

Easily-Computed Human Factors

3 pp · Satire-Parody

In "Easily-Computed Human Factors," a satirical take on psychology and human quirks, a deadpan, typeset letterer presents a mock-scientific breakdown of nine distinctly human traits—masochism, gullibility, self-deprecation, infatuation, naiveté, horniness, laziness, humiliation, and stupidity—each treated with the cold precision of a spreadsheet. The story’s dry, ironic tone turns everyday flaws into a bizarrely systematic study, all delivered in the stark, typewritten style that defines Mad’s signature parody.

The Lighter Side of Rip-offs

5 pp · Humor

How to Read a New Car Ad

3 pp · Satire-Parody

A Mad Look at the "Clorox" Commercial

2 pp · Satire-Parody

If Sesame Street Branched out into Specialized Avenues of Education

6 pp · Satire-Parody

Mr. HooperSherlock HemlockThe CountKermit the Frog

Amazing Facts About the Animal World vs Amazing Facts About the American Scene

2 pp · Satire-Parody

One Afternoon at Rocky's Diner