Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #39
In "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.
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In a parody of the film "Network," an embittered newscaster uses his television spot to perform anti-social acts and a programming executive decides to make a series out of it.
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