Mad for Kicks #54
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 1980 collection from Warner Books gathers classic Mad magazine parodies and satirical pieces centered on sports and athletic culture, featuring the iconic gap-toothed mascot Alfred E. Neuman in his usual irreverent antics. The volume reprints selected material from the magazine's heyday, offering a humorous take on everything from baseball to boxing through Mad's trademark cartoon style and biting wit.
In "8 'James Bomb' Bomb Movies," Marshal Jo from New Mexico rides into the heart of New York City, bringing his no-nonsense style and a reputation for justice to a metropolis drowning in crime. Written by Lou Silverstone and illustrated by Angelo Torres, this high-octane issue blends Western grit with urban tension, spotlighting a lawman out of his element but undeterred. The cover by Jack Rickard captures the clash of worlds with bold, dynamic flair.
In "8 'James Bomb' Bomb Movies," a satirical romp through spy-fi tropes, Jo and her crew dive into a series of exaggerated, over-the-top parodies of classic James Bond films—each one a hilarious, self-aware take on the franchise’s most iconic elements. With tongue firmly in cheek, the story skewers the genre’s bombastic style, glamorous villains, and improbable gadgets, all while keeping the tone sharp and the laughs coming fast.
In "McClod," a no-nonsense Marshal from New Mexico rides into Manhattan, his square jaw set and his gun ready, to tackle the city’s crime wave—only to find that the Big Apple runs on chaos, speed, and a whole lot of attitude. The story follows his clash of cultures with the city’s rhythms, where his old-school methods meet the fast pace of urban life, all delivered with sharp wit and deadpan humor.
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↩ Reprints Mad #162 (1973), Mad #163 (1973), Mad #164 (1974), Mad #165 (1974), Mad #166 (1974), Mad #167 (1974), Mad #168 (1974), Mad #169 (1974)
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