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Cover: Norman Mingo

Mad #96

Jul 1965 · EC · 0.30 USD
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“Substandard Brands, Inc.”

In "Substandard Brands, Inc.", two bumbling secret agents navigate a wry, satirical espionage caper that parodies The Man From U.N.C.L.E., chasing leads through a world of absurd corporate espionage. Written by Arnie Kogen and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Mort Drucker, the story blends deadpan humor with a mock-serious tone. The cover by Norman Mingo captures the comic's tongue-in-cheek flair, all in a 30-cent comic from 1965.

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writer Arnie Kogen · artist, inker Mort Drucker · cover Norman Mingo

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artist, inker Mort Drucker
cover pencils, inks Norman Mingo

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In a parody of the series The Man From U.N.C.L.E., two secret agents wander through a semi-serious plot trying to track down the head of a rival spy organization.

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