Mad #489

May 2008 · EC · 4.99 USD

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“The Fundalini Pages”

In "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.

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writer Anthony Barbieri · artist, inker Tom Fowler · colorist Ryan Flanders · cover Mark Fredrickson

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writer Anthony Barbieri

artist, inker Tom Fowler

colorist Ryan Flanders

cover pencils, inks Mark Fredrickson

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Monroe's mother gets the house on the tv show Extreme Home Makeover. Monroe stays to work with the construction crew, ruptures a gas line that is not repaired properly, and the house explodes just after the makeover is completed.

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