National Lampoon Magazine #70

"Claude the Architect in How to Work!" is a sharp, surreal satire from Dan O'Neill, who wrote, drew, inked, and lettered the entire story—showcasing his singular voice in a 1976 issue of National Lampoon Magazine. The comic follows Cub on a bizarre bar tour where he delivers a deadpan monologue on Asian foreign policy and a far-fetched scheme for Russia to take over the U.S., all while his companion reacts to a mundane sausage commercial. The cover, a collaborative effort by Peter Kleinman and Chris Callis, captures the magazine’s signature absurd edge.