Mad Strikes Back #[nn]

May 1955 · Ballantine Books · 0.35 USD

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In "Prince Violent!", Manduck—once a master of mind control, now a down-on-his-luck snake oil salesman—faces his most bizarre challenge yet when he squares off against the enigmatic Lamont Shadowskeedeeboomboom in a battle of wits and wills. Written by Harvey Kurtzman and brought to life with sharp, surreal flair by Bill Elder on art and inks, this 1955 classic from Ballantine Books delivers a delightfully absurd showdown, all capped by Jack Davis’s wild, energetic cover.

Contains 10 stories

Prince Violent!

24 pp · Satire-Parody

Prince ViolentMaid AlotaKing Arthur

Captain TVideo!

21 pp · Satire-Parody

Captain TvideoVenusianCommissionerLone Ranger (cameo)assistant Rangercommercial announcer

Gopo Gossum!

15 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Satire-Parody

Gopo GossumSimple J. Baloney [Joe McCarthy]Alphonse Alligator [Winston Churchmouse]Tideland Owl [Marshland Tito]Ol' Tortoise [Mendup France]Corky Porcupine [Waterhole Nehru]Ol' Bloodhound [Change-Ki-Check]Rackleddy Coon [Chew-An-Play]Mouse [Georiga Melloncough]Darnold DuckMickey RodentGoonyMinny Rodenta tadpole

Ping Pong!

21 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

Cecil B. V. D. Millship's captainship's crewMr. Mill's cameramanLana LynnPongOokabolaponga tribe

Poopeye!

24 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

PoopeyeMazola OilSwee'back [Mad-Man]Mammy JokeumMammy's sonMelvin of the ApesSuperduperman [Clark Bent]Windy

Teddy and the Pirates

24 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

TeddyHalf-ShotPat O'BryanBurma ShaveMr. SandthirstConnieBig-PoopThe Dragging LadyThe Pirates

Believe It or Don't

6 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

Cowboy!

15 pp · Satire-Parody

Lance SterlingJohn Smurd

Manduck the Magician

24 pp · Satire-Parody

ManduckLoatharCharles Atlas (cameo)Lamont ShadowskeedeeboomboomNarda

In this 1955 satire-parody from *Mad Strikes Back*, Manduck the Magician—once a figure of mystical renown—now peddles snake oil on the street, his powers reduced to mere stagecraft. When he encounters the enigmatic Lamont Shadowskeedeeboomboom, their clash of spells turns a mundane sidewalk into a battlefield of absurd magic.

Puzzle Page-Answers

1 pp · Satire-Parody