Mad #497

"The Fundalini Pages" in Mad #497 (2009) delivers a wildly eclectic mix of satire and visual flair, blending letters from readers like Matthew Priestly, Loie Plautz, and Ryne Kisch with striking photos by Erik Schefler, Andy Wicks, Laurie Couture, Dixie Hood, Logan Smith, and Ernesto Yerena, plus fan art—all curated with the magazine’s signature irreverent wit. Written by John Ficarra and Shepard Fairey and illustrated by Richard Thomas, Nadina Simon, and Michael Clark, with inking and coloring by the same trio, the issue showcases a collaborative, multimedia approach that’s as unpredictable as it is entertaining. The cover, by Mark Fredrickson, completes the package with its bold, hand-drawn style.