Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #42

In "Dirty Larry," a satire of the "Dirty Harry" films, a desperate city government recruits a brash, no-holds-barred detective known only as Larry to stop a terrorist who’s holding the city hostage. Written by Arnie Kogen and brought to life with sharp, exaggerated flair by artist Mort Drucker—whose inks heighten the comic's over-the-top intensity—this Mad Special skewers police procedural tropes with a blend of absurdity and biting humor. The cover by Mort Drucker captures the character’s wild-eyed intensity, perfectly setting the tone for a 1983 comic that’s equal parts satire and spectacle.