Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #39
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Castaway," a satirical twist on the film Network, a disgruntled newscaster turns his TV monologue into a series of increasingly absurd anti-social stunts—prompting a programming executive to greenlight a show based on his antics. Written by Stan Hart and brought to life with sharp, exaggerated flair by artist Mort Drucker, this Mad Super Special #39 blends biting satire with classic EC absurdity. The cover, by Norman Mingo, captures the episode’s chaotic energy in bold, stylized lines.
In a satirical twist on "Network," a disgruntled newscaster turns his TV segment into a platform for increasingly absurd anti-social stunts, much to the delight of a programming executive who sees dollar signs in the chaos. The story unfolds with sharp, deadpan humor as the line between broadcast and behavior blurs, all in six pages of classic Mad absurdity.
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