Mad #503

In "The Fundalini Pages," Peter Kuper delivers two sharp, surreal strips that turn espionage into absurdist satire. The first follows the Black Spy, felled not by a bullet but by a sudden, deadly encounter with a piece of White modern art; the second sees the White Spy narrowly escaping death—only to be launched into traffic by a rogue motorized umbrella. With his signature blend of political edge and visual wit, Kuper crafts a world where danger hides in the most unexpected places, all rendered in his distinct, expressive style. The cover, by Mark Fredrickson, captures the issue’s off-kilter energy with a striking, surreal image.