Sad Sack Comics #288

Jul 1992 · Lorne-Harvey · 2.75 USD

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In "New Water Supply," the ever-resourceful Sad Sack finds himself in a surprisingly sticky situation when a mysterious leak threatens the base's water supply—only to discover that the source might be more than just a broken pipe. Written by Al Avison and illustrated with sharp, expressive detail by Al Avison, this 1992 issue from Lorne-Harvey Publications delivers a classic mix of military humor and quiet absurdity, with Ken Selig handling both color and cover art alongside Fred Rhoads. The cover, a vibrant blend of Selig and Rhoads' inks and pencils, hints at the chaos to come, while a promotional spread on page 34 teases a wave of re-issued titles, including this very issue.

Contains 7 stories

New Water Supply

5 pp · Humor, Military

Brigadier General Rockjawunidentified colonelPrivate Sad SackPrivate Slob SlobinskiFirst Sergeant Cecil Circle

In "New Water Supply," Privates Sad Sack and Slob Slobinski are tasked with building a massive water reservoir at Camp Calamity—only to watch in dismay as the brass transform it into an officers-only swimming pool after it’s finished. The story captures the classic military humor of the series, where the little guys do the heavy lifting while the higher-ups reap the perks.

Following Orders

1 pp · Humor, Military

Private Sad SackPrivate Slob SlobinskiFirst Sergeant Cecil Circle

Modern Army

5 pp · Humor, Military

Captain SoftseatPrivate Slob SlobinskiPrivate Sad SackFirst Sergeant Cecil CircleBrigadier General Rockjaw

The Patsy

5 pp · Humor, Military

Private Sad SackFirst Sergeant Cecil CircleCaptain SoftseatBlue Army

Too Quiet!

5 pp · Humor, Military

First Sergeant Cecil CirclePrivate Sad SackCaptain SoftseatPrivate Slob Slobinskirandom soldiersMuttsy K9 Dog

In "Too Quiet!", Sad Sack’s day takes a series of increasingly absurd turns when Sarge orders him out of sight, his buddies tell him to get lost, and even Captain Softseat and Muttsy brush him off. Left utterly ignored, Sad Sack finally bolts for freedom—only to crash hard into a boulder, much to everyone’s amusement.

Sackophobia!

5 pp · Humor, Military

First Sergeant Cecil CirclePrivate Sad SackHorseygentlemanmother with baby buggyyoung ladytwo gentlemena grandmaMr. MacNamara [U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara]

Sorely Needed

5 pp · Humor, Military

First Sergeant Cecil Circleunidentified colonelCaptain SoftseatPrivate Slob SlobinskiPrivate Sad Sacktwo unidentified soldiersCookie

In "Sorely Needed," the Sarge overhears a colonel mentioning the need to eliminate misfits—mistaking it as a personal threat, he goes into overdrive trying to prove his worth across the base. With stubborn determination and a dash of comedic overcompensation, he tackles every task, no matter how small, in a bid to stay on the roster.