Punchline #26

Jun 1998 · Nelson Communications Co. · 0.00 FREE

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In "The Trump / Schnabel Schism," the art world collides with corporate ambition when Schnabel agrees to a bizarre deal with Trump, only to discover a clause that ties his fate to parking tickets across the globe. The final panel hints at a mysterious "plate painting" at Trump Casino, a work that once defined Schnabel’s rise—now part of a larger, unsettling puzzle. Written and illustrated by Max Hopper, with cover inks by Shannon Castleman, this 1998 free issue blends satire and surrealism in a story that’s as sharp as it is strange.

Contains 6 stories

Untitled Humor story

0.2 pp · Humor

Untitled Humor story

0.2 pp · Humor

Untitled story

0.2 pp

Al Gore (presidential candidate)

The Trump / Schnabel Schism

0.34 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

lawyerscasino patrons

In this satirical gem from *Punchline* #26, Schnabel strikes a bizarre deal with Trump to sell all his paintings—only to discover the fine print binds him to cover every parking ticket issued by Trump Holdings worldwide. The story’s final panel reveals a "plate painting" at Trump Casino, a nod to the artwork that made Schnabel famous, all wrapped in the absurdity of high-stakes ego and corporate farce.

Untitled Humor story

0.5 pp · Humor

Untitled Humor story

0.25 pp · Humor