Mad #489
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Fundalini Pages," Monroe finds himself caught in the aftermath of a whirlwind home renovation when his mother lands a spot on Extreme Home Makeover—only to face disaster when a rushed repair job goes catastrophically wrong. Written by Anthony Barbieri and brought to life by Tom Fowler’s dynamic art and Ryan Flanders’ vivid colors, this issue captures the tension of a dream turned to flame. The cover by Mark Fredrickson perfectly encapsulates the moment’s explosive stakes.
In this classic one-page strip from Mad #489, the Black Spy leans into exaggerated superstition to throw off the White Spy, who sets a clever trap—only to find himself outmaneuvered in turn. A perfectly timed twist of deception keeps the rivalry sharp and the laughs sharp too.
In "Monroe and...Extreme Makeover," Monroe finds himself stuck on the set of a home renovation show when his mom gets picked for *Extreme Home Makeover*. Staying behind to help the crew, things go hilariously wrong when a gas line is accidentally ruptured—never properly fixed—and the house explodes just as the final reveal is complete.
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