Mad #412
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Harry Plodder and the Sorry-Ass Story" is a sharp, satirical dive into the absurdities of everyday life, written and illustrated by the ever-wry Dave Berg, with inks and colors by Berg and Wildstorm. With a cover by Mort Drucker that captures the story’s wry tone, this 2001 issue of Mad offers a biting, character-driven riff on modern frustrations—from office drudgery to the futility of prayer—through a series of self-contained, perfectly observed gags.
In "The Lighter Side of..." from Mad #412, a sharp, satirical glance at modern life unfolds across four pages of absurdity, poking fun at everything from office politics and therapy sessions to the ancient history of everyday frustrations—each panel a wry commentary on how we navigate the chaos of routine, with no punches pulled and no topic too sacred.
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Reprinted in Mad's Greatest Artists: Sergio Aragonès #[nn] (2010), Mad's Greatest Artists: Mort Drucker #[nn] (2012), Mad #36 (2024), Mad #47 (2026)
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