Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #17
In a gloriously absurd twist on wartime logic, a hapless pilot in the Italian Theater during World War II wages a surreal campaign to escape the Army Air Force—only to find that every escape plan backfires in the most ridiculous ways. Written by Stan Hart and brought to life with sharp, satirical flair by Mort Drucker, this Mad Super Special #17 is a standout satire that turns military absurdity into pure comedy gold. The cover by Don Martin adds its own layer of chaotic charm, perfectly capturing the issue’s anarchic spirit.
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In a parody of the film "Catch-22," at an American air base in the Italian Theater during World War II, a pilot tries everything he can think of to get out of the Army Air Force while insanity occurs all around him.
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