Mad #243

In "Stuporman ZZZ," Cluck Kennt returns to his high school reunion and reconnects with Luna, only to find his peace disrupted when Webster manipulates Gus into helping him seize control of the country via computer. Forced into action by a dose of Kraptonite, Stuporman is driven to perform increasingly absurd and mischievous acts—like placing a whoopee cushion in the U.N. secretary general’s chair—while his good self (Cluck) and his villainous alter ego clash in a battle of wills. As the two sides struggle, Gus must decide where his loyalty lies, and Stuporman must reclaim his identity before it’s too late.

In "The Lighter Side of..." from Mad #243, a wry, typeset tour through the absurdities of everyday life finds humor in the quiet chaos of small human rituals—from awkward small talk to the baffling logic of birthday gifts, the tension of staying neutral in a world that demands sides, and the endless excuses that keep us from just being on time.

In a sharp satire of 'T.J. Hooker,' a grizzled veteran cop and his perpetually eager partner navigate the streets of a city that seems too eager for a headline, all while a relentlessly upbeat TV reporter documents their every move. Written with the deadpan flair of a mockumentary, the story skewers police procedurals with over-the-top drama and a dash of absurdity, all typeset with the crisp, ironic precision of Mad’s signature style.