Mad #227
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Arbor Day" in Mad #227 (1981) delivers Dave Berg’s signature satirical wit to a parade of everyday absurdities, from sibling squabbles over chores to the existential dread of supermarket shopping. With his unmistakable art and lettering, Berg skewers modern life’s little frustrations—like inflation, awkward invitations, and the perennial struggle of matching couples—while planting a sly, leafy seed of irony in the title's theme. The cover by Jack Rickard captures the issue’s offbeat charm with a perfectly timed, cartoonish twist.
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The Lighter Side of... Stress; Grandparents; Sibling Rivalry; Supermarkets; Domestic Chores; Pets; Shopping; Match-Making; School; Inflation; Invitations; Business; Plants; and Weddings.
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