Mad Overboard #47
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection presents the first story arc of the 1978 series Mad Overboard, a satirical comic strip starring the iconic Alfred E. Neuman. The volume follows the misadventures of the cheerful, gap-toothed mascot as he navigates a nautical-themed parody, capturing the irreverent humor of the Mad franchise. It compiles the opening installments of the series, offering a complete narrative in a single edition.
In "On a Clear Day You Can See a Funny Girl Singing 'Hello Dolly' Forever," a college student’s hypnotic session with a skeptical psychologist uncovers a surreal cinematic past—where she’s starred in endless Hollywood blockbusters, always playing the same role. Written by Frank Jacobs and brought to life with sharp, caricatured flair by artist Mort Drucker, this satirical gem blends surreal humor and cinematic parody. The cover, by Norman Mingo, captures the absurdity in bold, expressive lines.
In a delightfully absurd twist on classic Hollywood vanity projects, a college student’s routine session with a psychologist takes a surreal turn when hypnosis reveals she’s secretly starred in a string of blockbuster films—each one a rehash of the same glamorous, over-the-top role. Written with a wink and lettered in crisp typeset, this 20-page satire from *Mad Overboard* #47 (1978) turns the spotlight on fame, repetition, and the illusion of stardom with a laugh and a wink.
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↩ Reprints Mad #138 (1970), Mad #139 (1970), Mad #140 (1971), Mad #141 (1971), Mad #142 (1971), Mad #143 (1971), Mad #144 (1971), Mad #145 (1971)
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