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Cover: Stan Goldberg & Jon D'Agostino

The Mad House Glads #93

May 1974 · Archie · 0.25 USD
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In "Finding Refuse," Mr. Didit’s failed attempt to compose Beethoven-inspired music takes a bizarre turn when his pen explodes onto his violin, sending ink splattering across his final sheet of paper. As the boys return home to find their father ready to quit, they stumble upon the chaotic mess—and unexpectedly turn it into a hit. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with vibrant energy by Stan Goldberg (art), Henry Scarpelli (inks), and Bill Yoshida (letters), this 1974 gem features a delightfully absurd twist on creativity, with a cover by Stan Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino.

Contains 8 stories
Finding Refuse
6 pp · Humor, Teen

In "Finding Refuse," the Glads tackle environmental awareness with a song about stopping pollution, sparking a moment of sincerity when Fran tells Rod they’re doing something meaningful. Inspired, Rod writes a speech about keeping Larchdale clean, earning praise from his peers—only to casually toss his papers on the ground as he walks away, a quiet irony underscoring the story’s lighthearted yet pointed message.

Loves Me Not
2 pp · Humor, Children
The Peacemaker
5 pp · Humor, Teen

In "The Peacemaker," Fran’s decision to dance with Danny sets off a chain of awkward apologies and escalating misunderstandings between Danny and Rod, who both claim responsibility for their earlier fight—only to spiral into a bickering match over who started it. When the argument turns physical, Danny returns to Fran, battered but oddly relieved, declaring that neither he nor Rod can now take her dancing.

Nothing Doing
1 pp · Humor, Teen
The Share Cropper
1 pp · Humor, Teen
Big Decision!
1 pp · Humor, Teen
Loud and Clear
1 pp · Humor, Teen
Unnamed salesperson
Speck of Trouble
6 pp · Humor, Teen

In "Speck of Trouble," a frustrated Mr. Didit attempts to compose a masterpiece but ends up with a pen explosion that splatters ink across his violin—and then onto his final sheet of paper. When his sons return home, they mistake the chaotic blots for a groundbreaking score and turn them into a surprise hit.

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Raw (Fine) $4
CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $94*
CGC 9.6 none in existence
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $30*
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Cast · 15 characters

Full credits

letterer Bill Yoshida
cover pencils Stan Goldberg
cover inks Jon D'Agostino

Reprints

Reprinted in Jokebook Comics Digest Annual #3 (1978), Madhouse Comics Digest #4 (1978), Madhouse Comics Digest #5 (1979)

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