Mad #418
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Spider-Sham" delivers a sharp, satirical dive into the absurdities of modern life, all through the wry lens of Dave Berg’s signature deadpan humor. With every panel a carefully drawn jab at everyday rituals—from therapy sessions to office politics—this 2002 Mad issue finds dark comedy in the mundane. The cover by Mort Drucker adds a perfectly exaggerated flourish to the whole affair.
In "The Lighter Side of..." from Mad #418, a sharp, satirical take on modern life unfolds across four pages of deadpan humor, poking fun at everything from office politics to therapy sessions, shopping sprees to phone call etiquette. With no named characters or plot beats beyond the general themes, the story skewers everyday absurdities with the magazine’s signature wit.
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Reprinted in Mad About Super Heroes #2 (2010), Mad's Greatest Artists: Sergio Aragonès #[nn] (2010), Mad About Super Heroes #[nn] (2012), Mad's Greatest Artists: Mort Drucker #[nn] (2012)
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