Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #38
"Early One Morning in the Near Future" delivers a delightfully absurd spin on sports poetry in Mad Special #38, a 1982 classic that finds Frank Jacobs crafting whimsical, satirical verses on everything from track meets to hockey goals. Jack Davis brings the manic energy to the page with his signature grotesque flair, while Sergio Aragonés’ cover delivers the expected chaos—perfectly matching the issue’s playful, offbeat tone.
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Poems based on various sports themes. Poems included are: Broadway Joe; Skis; The Sportsman's Hour; Doubleday; I Must Go Out to the Track Again; Lew Alcindor; On the Road to Baltimore; Come Bowl with Me; and The Hometown Goalie.
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