"Portnoy" is a delightfully absurd spoof in Playboy's Little Annie Fanny #nn (1972), where Annie dons a Wondrous Woman outfit and Benton channels Major America—two satirical takes on camp superhero tropes. Written by Harvey Kurtzman and brought to life with sharp, playful art by Will Elder, whose pencils, inks, and colors define the issue’s anarchic charm, alongside Russ Heath’s vibrant coloring and Bill Elder’s lettering, it’s a standout moment in the series’ irreverent style. The cover, also by Will Elder, captures the zany energy of the story in full.
Contains 36 stories
Portnoy
5 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyPortnoy Alexander [Philip Roth spoof]Ruthie
In "Portnoy," a satirical twist on Philip Roth’s literary style, Jo finds herself at a dinner with PCPA when things take a wildly exaggerated turn—after a mysterious sauce is served, only Portnoy eats it, unleashing a series of increasingly absurd and over-the-top reactions. The story leans into its playful, irreverent tone, turning a simple meal into a surreal, comedic escalation.
The Beauty Contest
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyRuthieMr. Backus [Mr. Magoo spoof]Wanda HomefreeHerb Sparks [Bert Parks spoof]Queen Victoria (cameo)Whistler's mother (cameo)
The Cruise Ship
5 pp · Satire-Parody
RuthieAnnie FannyMike Powers Magooney [Mike Maroney spoof?]Mad Hatter (cameo)First Officer CaseyPopeye (cameo)Herb Sparks [Bert Parks spoof]
Astrology
3 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyRuthie
On the Set
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyRichard Luster [Richard Lester spoof?]Solly Brass
Electric Eardrum
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyRuthieSolly Brass
Movies, Hollywood Style
5 pp · Satire-Parody
Solly BrassAnnie FannyFrankenstein (cameo)Peter Sellers spoofWayne Welch [John Wayne spoof]Wasp [The Asp spoof]Sugardaddy Bigbucks [Daddy Warbucks spoof]
The TV Discothèque
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Solly BrassAnnie FannyBobby Doleful [Bob Dylan spoof]Sonny and Wanda [Sonny and Cher spoof]Loving Anthony [James Brown spoof]Aubrey Aubrey [James Aubrey spoof?]
Superspa
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Solly BrassAnnie FannyMorris the Yogi
The Topless Suit Case
5 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannySolly BrassDixon Mason [Perry Mason spoof]Sugardaddy Bigbucks [Daddy Warbucks spoof]
Kicks
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Ralphie TowzerAnnie FannyTimothy Clearly [Timothy Leary spoof]
On the Brooklyn B.M.T.
3 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyRalphie Towzer
Bad Habits
5 pp · Satire-Parody
Solly BrassBenton BattbartonAnnie FannyLance SilverthinRalphie Towzer
Research Center
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Wanda HomefreeAnnie FannyDr. MasterDr. Testers [Masters and Johnson spoof]
See-Through Dress
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Wanda HomefreeAnnie Fanny
Annie in the Ku Klux Klan
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Wanda HomefreeAnnie FannyLonesome Polecat (cameo)Hairless Joe (cameo)
Living Theatre
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyWanda HomefreeRuthie
Nudist Pool
5 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyWanda HomefreeWhistler's mother (cameo)Dick Tracy (cameo)Jiggs (cameo)
Burgled
3 pp · Satire-Parody
Wanda HomefreeAnnie FannyPatrick McGoohan ? (cameo)Benton Battbarton
Exploiting Women
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Wanda HomefreeAnnie FannyPopeye (cameo)The Shadow (cameo)
Womens Lib
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyWanda HomefreeMaggieJiggs
The Commune
5 pp · Satire-Parody
RuthieAnnie FannyWanda HomefreeLi'l Abner (cameo)Hairless Joe (cameo)Lonesome Polecat (cameo)
The Olympics
5 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannySolly BrassPunjab spoofSugardaddy Bigbucks [Daddy Warbucks spoof]Wasp [The Asp spoof]Charles de Gaulle (cameo)U Thant (cameo)
Pro-Football
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannySugardaddy Bigbucks [Daddy Warbucks spoof]Wasp [The Asp spoof]Paul Horny [Paul Hornung spoof?]
Las Vegas
5 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyPunjab spoofWasp [The Asp spoof]Walter CronkiteDrew PearsonSugardaddy Bigbucks [Daddy Warbucks spoof]
Wonder Woman
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyBenton Battbarton
In this 1972 satire from Playboy's Little Annie Fanny, Annie dons a flamboyant Wonder Woman-inspired outfit, while Benton channels his inner Major America—two campy, exaggerated takes on superhero tropes, all in playful parody.
Underground Press
3.7 pp · Satire-Parody
Benton BattbartonAnnie FannyRalphie TowzerFabulous Furry Freak Brothers (cameo)
Angelfood McSpade
0.15 pp · Satire-Parody
Angelfood McSpadeMr. NaturalHugh M. Hefner
The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers
0.15 pp · Satire-Parody
Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers
Paris
3 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyBenton Battbarton
Euphoria-in-the-Pines
5 pp · Satire-Parody
Katzenjammer Kids (cameo)Annie FannyVincent Van Gogh (cameo)Batman (cameo)Dr. Manduck (Mandrake spoof)
Kidnapping
5 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyDr. NeutrinoJ. Edgar HooverAgent SquarechinFrank Sinatra (cameo)Dean Martin (cameo)Sammy Davis Junior (cameo)
The Artist
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Duncan Fyfe HepplewhiteAnnie Fanny
Toys
5 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyJames Bomb [James Bond spoof]J. P. Dinkywinky
Unisex Fashion
3 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyRudi Gurndeitch [Rudi Gurnreich spoof]Ruthie
Season's Greetings
7 pp · Satire-Parody
Annie FannyBenton BattbartonRuthieWanda HomefreeSugardaddy Bigbucks [Daddy Warbucks spoof]Wasp [The Asp spoof]Solly BrassHarvey KurtzmanWill ElderRuss Heath
