The Worst from MAD #1

In "The Furious Falcon," a man poised to leap from a high ledge hesitates when his baby is brought to the window—only to be struck by a falling rattle, sending him tumbling anyway. A stark, emotionally charged moment unfolds in just a few panels, rendered with sharp, expressive art by Joe Orlando, whose dynamic inking brings the scene’s tension to life. This early EC classic, from the groundbreaking MAD #1, showcases the publisher’s bold approach to storytelling in a single, unforgettable sequence.