Cover: Stan Goldberg & Jon D'Agostino

The Mad House Glads #92

Mar 1974 · Archie · 0.25 USD

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In "Of Protest and Praise," the boys grapple with their disillusionment in America following the Watergate scandal, channeling their frustrations into songs that question the system. Mr. Didit, usually quick with a rebuke, finds himself speechless in the face of the nation's turmoil—until Fran offers a rare, hopeful perspective on democracy’s power to expose corruption. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo, with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1974 issue features a cover by Stan Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino.

Contains 16 stories

Of Protest and Praise

6 pp · Humor, Teen

In a 1974 issue of The Mad House Glads, a group of teens grapples with political disillusionment after Watergate, channeling their frustration into songs of protest. Mr. Didit, usually quick to criticize, finds himself speechless in the face of the scandal—until Fran steps in, arguing that the system itself, flawed as it is, deserves praise for exposing corruption.

Check Mate

1 pp · Humor

The Clip Joint Caper

6 pp · Adventure, Humor, Teen

Tony Velvet

Tony Velvet’s latest scheme takes a wild turn when he kidnaps Fran, setting off a high-stakes rescue mission. With Clyde, Rod, and Fran’s dog Popo relying on an ultrasonic beeper to track her, the trio must outwit Tony before the buzzsaw claims its next victim.

The Dreamer

2 pp · Humor, Teen

Come Clean

1 pp · Humor

The Big Spender

1 pp · Humor

You've Come a Long Way Baby

2 pp · Humor, Teen

Jessica Crystal

That's the Story

2 pp · Humor, Children

A Sticky Situation