Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #87
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Hokeywood," Dave Berg serves up his signature satirical take on modern life, skewering everything from school spirit to higher education with a sharp eye for the absurd. Penciled, inked, and written entirely by Berg, the story delivers a wry, thought-provoking look at everyday rituals and societal quirks, all rendered in his unmistakable style. The cover, a riotous collaboration by Jack Davis, perfectly captures the issue’s irreverent tone.
In "The Lighter Side of...", Jo navigates a whirlwind of modern absurdities—from TV’s shallow promises to the perils of trying to stay fit and fashionable—while dodging everything from gossip to ethics, homework, and the ever-pressing need for permission. With sharp, satirical wit, the story skewers the quirks of everyday life, all in a brisk, typeset lettering style that matches its no-nonsense humor.
In "The Lighter Side of...", a deadpan satire unfolds as Jo navigates the absurdities of everyday life—from school spirit and household chores to higher education and the mysteries of communication—where even a doctor’s visit takes a surreal turn. With sharp wit and a dry eye, the story skewers modern rituals and the search for meaning, all in five pages of perfectly timed, typeset humor.
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