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Cover: Norman Mingo & Jack Rickard & Roberto Parada & Mark Stutzman

Mad for Decades #[nn]

Jan 2007 · Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. · [none]
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“Lone Stranger!”
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This collection gathers a half-century of MAD Magazine's signature satirical humor, featuring the iconic gap-toothed mascot Alfred E. Neuman alongside lampooned historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and several U.S. presidents. The volume culls material from the magazine's run, presenting its irreverent take on pop culture and politics through parodies and gags that defined generations of comedy.

In "Lone Stranger!", Superman’s once-unshakable status as Earth’s premier hero begins to crumble under the weight of celebrity fatigue, rising competition, and a pop culture that’s quickly outgrown him—especially when even a squad of heroic turtles steal the spotlight. Written by Frank Jacobs and illustrated by Angelo Torres, this 2007 tale captures the surreal, satirical descent of a legend whose moment has passed, all rendered with sharp wit and a touch of melancholy. The cover, a collaborative effort by Norman Mingo, Jack Rickard, Roberto Parada, and Mark Stutzman, perfectly encapsulates the comic’s ironic tone.

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artist, inker Angelo Torres
cover pencils, inks Norman Mingo
cover pencils, inks Jack Rickard
cover pencils, inks Roberto Parada
cover pencils, inks Mark Stutzman

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Superman comes to earth to save the human race, but over time is crowded by other heroes, and even heroes incorporating "super" into their names. His first feature movie goes well, but the sequels bomb. Batman supplants him as number one, as do even a bunch of turtles. When faced with Doomsday, he simply takes a dive.

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