Sick #128

Charlton's long-running humor magazine Sick arrives at its August 1979 issue with a cover by Jack Sparling that sends up the superhero blockbuster craze — a caped, blue-suited Superman figure soars confidently between skyscrapers while a cartoonish donkey and a small armored character hitch an ungainly ride on his back, all in service of the magazine's "Shlepperman the Movie" parody. Inside, the issue promises jokes about TV success, disco mania, and a free two-page rock star cut-out, making this a wonderfully packed snapshot of late-'70s pop culture absurdity. If you've ever wanted your superhero spoofs with a side of Charlton's irreverent wit, this one delivers the goods.