Mad #276
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Wretches of Ecchflick," Dave Berg serves up his signature satirical take on modern life, skewering everything from report cards to in-laws, divorce to doctor’s appointments, all with a sharp eye for the absurd. Rendered in his unmistakable style—pencils, inks, and all by Berg—this 1988 issue of Mad offers a wry, cartoonish tour through the daily frustrations of adulthood, with Richard Williams’ cover capturing the mood perfectly.
In "The Lighter Side of..." from Mad #276, a sharp, satirical glance at everyday frustrations takes center stage, poking fun at everything from report cards to in-laws, cars to doctors, and the endless parade of minor indignities that make up modern life. With deadpan humor and no-nonsense typeset letters, the story skewers the absurdity of routine without ever breaking a sweat.
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Reprinted in Svenska Mad #2/1988 (1988), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #86 (1993), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #87 (1993), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #89 (1993), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #92 (1994), Mad for Decades #[nn] (2007), Mad About Star Wars #[nn] (2007), Mad #485 (2008), Mad #502 (2010), Mad #38 (2024), Mad #44 (2025)
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