Whack #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Whack" #3 is an anthology humor comic edited by Norman Maurer and Joe Kubert. The issue includes "Prince Scallion," a medieval comedy about a knight sent on a quest to rescue a maiden; "Little Awful Fannie," depicting domestic chaos as a woman manages her chaotic household and family members; and additional stories featuring slapstick comedy and absurdist humor typical of the series. The pages showcase exaggerated characters, sight gags, and comedic mayhem throughout.
Dr. Seekle's obsessive quest to unlock his inner self through chemistry takes a hilariously grotesque turn when his experimental formula transforms him into a cheese-crazed rodent monster—and his newfound compulsion sends him on a rampage through fog-shrouded London. Years later, believing himself reformed and married to the lovely Kitty, Dr. Seekle discovers that true escape from his dual nature may be impossible when his wife's unexpected confession threatens everything he's built.
In this medieval romp by William T. Overgard, a small-time knight named Prince Scallion gets his shot at glory when King Arthur sends him after a genuine fire-breathing dragon—only to discover the "dragon" is actually a fast-talking talent scout named Sam Dragon driving a sports car and hauling two maidens off to Hollywood. Armed with nothing but his trusty singing sword and determination, Scallion charges into battle convinced he's on a real quest, leading to a collision that's far more comedic than heroic.
Little Awful Fannie bounces from one misadventure to another in this wacky satire—from her time as a hardworking helper in the Nales household to wandering the world with her dog Sandbag, only to stumble into an impossible underwater encounter with an old acquaintance and a mysterious figure called Popsy. When her past finally catches up with her at a sprawling war plant, secrets about some unusual pills from her childhood threaten to upend everything she thought she knew about herself.
Working as both a factory hand and domestic drudge, Synderella finally catches a break when her fairy godmother arranges for her to attend Sir Scurvy Scillions' fancy ball—though she'll need to report for the midnight shift before her borrowed gown and transformation wear off. When a tipsy fellow takes a shine to her and offers her his shoes after she loses hers, Synderella must dash away as the clock strikes twelve, leaving him with only footwear and questions. This 1954 satire gives the classic tale a gritty, comedic working-class spin that's equal parts romance and slapstick.
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Reprinted in The Sincerest Form of Parody: The Best 1950s MAD-Inspired Satirical Comics #[nn] (2012), Tops: The Complete Collection of Charles Biro's Visionary 1949 Comic Book Series #[nn] (2022)
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