Mad #34
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Barbie Movie Tie-Ins that Never Were" delivers a delightfully absurd twist on urban heroics, as TV reporter Gapewell finds herself in over her head when organized crime targets her. With the Nitwit Turtles stepping in to save the day and escorting her to the surprisingly wise rat Splutter, the story blends chaotic energy with unexpected heart. Written by Dick DeBartolo and illustrated by Sam Viviano, this 2023 issue offers a surreal, sharp-witted take on superhero tropes, all rendered with Viviano’s distinctive flair—cover by Sam Viviano.
When TV reporter Gapewell goes undercover to expose a mob ring, she finds herself tangled in a chaotic chase—only to be rescued by the absurdly heroic Nitwit Turtles. With the help of their eccentric mentor, the wise rat Splutter, the Turtles aim to bring order to New York’s streets, though even their efforts can’t quiet the grumbling of the city’s more skeptical sewer residents.
In this one-page Mad classic, two spies tackle a jigsaw puzzle—only to find themselves ensnared in a trap set by the elusive Gray Spy, who’s rigged a railroad crossing with an oncoming train. The tension builds fast, with no time to piece together a way out.
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