Mad #98
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Mad's Modern Believe It or Nuts," a hilariously deadpan game warden, his two bewildered sons, and a surprisingly sharp dolphin take center stage in a satirical take on the popular "Flipper" TV series. Written by Dick DeBartolo and brought to life with sharp wit and expressive art by Mort Drucker, this parody skewers the earnest tone of 1960s adventure shows with a straight-faced absurdity that only Mad could deliver. The cover, by Norman Mingo, captures the story’s offbeat charm with its classic, exaggerated EC flair.
In a satirical twist on the popular TV series *Flipper*, this Mad #98 tale follows a dull-witted game warden, his equally unremarkable sons, and a surprisingly sharp dolphin who outthinks them all—much to their bewilderment. The humor lies in the absurd contrast between the dolphin’s cleverness and the humans’ cluelessness, all rendered in Mad’s signature deadpan, typeset lettering style.
In a satirical twist on *Lord Jim*, a cowardly sailor, branded for running from danger, stumbles into a chaotic clash between island natives and a delusional General—where his usual instinct to flee only deepens the absurdity. Written with sharp wit and rendered in bold, typeset letters, "Lord Jump" turns maritime shame into a surreal comedy of errors.
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