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Cover: Bob Clarke

Mad #81

Sep 1963 · EC · 0.25 USD
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“New Movie Monsters From Everyday Life”

In "New Movie Monsters From Everyday Life," EC's Mad #81 delivers a sharp, satirical twist on 1963 Edsel advertising, parodying the era's car commercials with a mock-serious tone. The story features a 1963 Edsel station wagon that's actually a vintage early-20th-century Ford wagon, all drawn with the deadpan precision of Swedowsky & Weiss, whose distinctive art and color work define the issue's visual humor. The cover by Bob Clarke captures the absurdity perfectly, blending classic automotive nostalgia with a touch of surreal satire.

writer, artist, inker Antonio Prohías · cover Bob Clarke

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Cast · 18 characters

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writer, artist, inker Antonio Prohías
cover pencils, inks Bob Clarke

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The Black Spy uses a helicopter to steal the White Spy's secret plans; the White Spy uses a camera and slingshot to take a photo of the Black Spy's secret plans.

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