Mad #480
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Fundalini Pages," Monroe finds himself caught in a web of deception when his father orchestrates a shocking lie—faking a terminal illness—using a viral internet post and sensationalized TV news to drum up sympathy and donations. Written by Anthony Barbieri and illustrated with sharp, expressive detail by Tom Fowler, the story unfolds with a chilling blend of modern media manipulation and personal betrayal, all wrapped in a cover by James Bennett that captures its unsettling tone.
In "Monroe and...Gone Internet Phishin'," Jo’s father convinces her to pretend she’s dying, then spins the lie into a viral sensation using a shaky internet post and a gullible local news segment—turning grief into a goldmine. The story follows the absurd, increasingly desperate scheme with a sharp eye for internet-era irony and the kind of petty scams only a Mad Comics satire could love.
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