National Lampoon Magazine #54

"Professional Golfers on Ludes" is a sharp, surreal satire from Tom Cheney, who writes, draws, and inks this absurdist gem in National Lampoon Magazine #54. In a deadpan twist, army soldiers in a fort are suddenly targeted by arrows—each one unmistakably shaped like the infamous "arrow through the head" gag made famous by Steve Martin—delivering a laugh that’s as bizarre as it is perfectly timed. The cover by Tom Cheney matches the issue’s irreverent tone, making this a standout in the magazine’s long history of edgy humor.