Madhouse Comics Digest #8

Jo lands a series of absurd summer jobs at Mad House, from caddying for caddies to pasting stamps, selling paper and pencils to flirtatious girls, and—most bafflingly—watching girls. It’s a chaotic, laugh-out-loud spin through the silliest seasonal gigs imaginable.

In "Mad House Sports Equipment," absurdity takes the field as Jo discovers a lineup of hilariously impractical gear—twin surfing boards for bowling, cement mixers for football, and motor scooters for polo—turning every game into a chaotic farce. The story's zany premise leans into classic Mad humor, poking fun at sports culture with a surreal twist.

When a zany mishap sends Pingo Pongo tumbling from the Empire State Building, he’s rescued and given a second chance at stardom by slick talent agent Eddie. Now, with a new spotlight and a wild new career in Hollywood, the misfit ape is learning how to shine—on screen and off.

In "T.V. Nurse Anna Steezia," a hilariously absurd medical satire from Madhouse Comics Digest #8, the titular nurse navigates a series of surreal doctor-patient encounters—starting with a patient who needs a sleeping pill, flirting with the mysteriously unmasked Dr. Bones, seeking a second opinion from a witch doctor, questioning a doctor’s identity behind a mask, and even racing patients to the operating room. The story’s sharp, deadpan humor shines through its quick, clever gags, all delivered with a wink and a nod to medical tropes.