Mad #262
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Rockhead IV" delivers a sharp, satirical dive into the absurdities of modern life through Dave Berg’s signature deadpan wit, with every page a wry commentary on everything from phone calls to divorce, all drawn with his precise, timeless style. The cover by Richard Williams captures the mood perfectly, pairing perfectly with Berg’s incisive take on everyday human quirks.
In "The Lighter Side of..." from Mad #262, a sharp, typeset satire skewers the absurdities of modern life with a deadpan eye—ranging from the futility of dating to the drama of a grandchild’s homework, the chaos of a phone call gone wrong, and the quiet desperation of a doctor’s bill. With no heroes, no grand reveals, just Jo navigating the daily grind with a wry smile, it’s a perfectly timed skewering of small-town rituals and adult delusions.
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Reprinted in Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #80 (1992), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #83 (1992), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #86 (1993), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #87 (1993), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #93 (1994), Mad's Greatest Artists: Mort Drucker #[nn] (2012), Mad's Greatest Writers: Frank Jacobs #[nn] (2015)
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