The Mad Frontier #12 (86-066)
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection brings together the complete run of the 1975 Mad Frontier series, a satirical science fiction comic that lampoons classic space opera and pulp adventure tropes. Featuring the iconic gap-toothed mascot Alfred E. Neuman in a series of absurd extraterrestrial escapades, the volume showcases the irreverent humor and parody style that defined the Mad franchise during this era.
In "The National Safety Council's Holiday-Weekend Telethon," Paul Laikin and Wally Wood deliver a delightfully satirical take on the behind-the-scenes chaos of a live broadcast, rendered in the format of a mock movie credits roll. With Wally Wood’s sharp, detailed art and Norman Mingo’s crisp cover, the issue playfully assigns professional-sounding titles to everyday roles—like "Assistant to the Assistant to the Assistant" and "Cable Technician (Unofficial)"—all while keeping the tone light and the humor grounded in the absurdity of routine.
A satirical showdown between highbrow pretense and lowbrow charm unfolds in "Snob Appeal vs. Slob Appeal," where exaggerated ads for Rancid's Deluxe Whiskey, Whammo Watchbands, Breezy of California jackets, and Aardvark Carpets pit polished pretension against gleeful messiness—each side selling the same products with wildly different vibes.
A playful, satirical take on everyday labor, "Credits for the Common Man" rolls through the mundane with the flair of a film reel, spotlighting the unsung workers behind routine tasks—complete with mock credits and whimsical job titles like "Professional Door Opener" or "Certified Coffee Pourer." It’s a lighthearted, typeset homage to the quiet heroes of the everyday, rendered in the deadpan humor of 1975’s comic satire.
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