Mad House Annual #11

This Giant-sized 1973 Archie Series annual packs its cover with three comic-strip panels brimming with the kind of everyday suburban comedy the Mad House titles did so well — a barbershop argument about lopsided sideburns, a kid cheerfully pointing out that Dad did all the yard work, and a pair of teens gossiping about the perpetually broke Harry. The bold pink-and-yellow design, topped by a cheerful parade of cartoon mascots, gives the whole package an irresistibly lively feel that makes it easy to see why these giant annuals were such a treat at the newsstand.