Mad's Sergio Aragonés on Parade #14

In "A Mad Look at the Summer Olympics," chaos reigns at the games as a parade of athletic mishaps unfolds: a sprinter’s moment of glory is stolen by a swarm of reporters, a shot-putter misses entirely, a relay team is thrown off by a surprise intruder, and a seemingly hopeless wrestler pulls off an unlikely victory. Meanwhile, a pole vaulter crashes hard, a photographer distracts a competitor, and a sprint race descends into farce with two questionable entrants. Sergio Aragonés delivers his signature absurd humor in this four-page satire of Olympic spectacle.

In "A Mad Look at Winter Sports," chaos reigns on the slopes and ice as a series of absurd mishaps unfold: a skier takes an unexpected tumble, an ice fisher reels in more than expected, a bobsled team careens off course, a ski jumper finds himself burdened with unexpected passengers, and a figure skating duo hits a literal and figurative snag. With perfectly timed gags and Aragonés’ signature visual flair, this two-page satire turns winter sports into a parade of ridiculous misfortunes.