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Zany #3 (1959)

Candar · 1959 · 52 pages

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Contains 26 stories
Untitled story
1 pp · humor; satire-parody
Stranger than Strange
1 pp · humor; satire-parody

When a waterfall flows uphill, a time-displaced gentleman waits centuries for a subway that hasn't been invented yet, and a fashion-conscious historical figure makes do with unconventional wardrobe solutions, you know you're in the absurdist humor of "Stranger than Strange." This one-page satire from *Zany* #3 trades logic for laughs, flipping expectations—and sometimes the pictures themselves—to find the comedy in life's strangest contradictions.

Smilin' Mac
2 pp · humor; satire-parody

A secret service agent known as Smilin' Mac receives orders to test a revolutionary new jet at a classified airfield, accompanied by his mysterious pal Downbreeze—a character whose face is never shown, presented as a running gag. When sabotage strikes mid-flight, Mac discovers that his trusted companion may not be who he claims to be, leading to a confrontation high above the runway.

The Case of the Screaming Chicken Flicker!
3 pp · humor; satire-parody

Meet Mike Monster, the most fearsome private eye in the business—a monster shamus who's all fangs and attitude. When his client Belinda Batz hires him to find the creep who stole her brother's piggy bank and killed his pet mosquito, Mike tears into the case with characteristic brutality, tangling with creditors, a lady wrestler with a weakness for his "good looks," and a female vampire hiding in a closet. "The Case of the Screaming Chicken Flicker!" is a gloriously over-the-top parody of hard-boiled detective fiction that proves even the toughest gumshoe can get tangled up in the zaniest capers.

Ally Oops
1 pp · humor; satire-parody
The Truth About People
2 pp · humor; satire-parody

A 1959 humor piece that gleefully strips away the glamorous facades of supposed celebrities and public figures, revealing the decidedly unglamorous truth lurking beneath. From a gorgeous movie star hiding behind a plastic mask to a celebrated football hero who's actually a chicken-plucker, each "great" person gets their comeuppance in this satirical skewering of celebrity worship and tabloid mythology. It's a brisk, tongue-in-cheek reminder that fame and reputation are often built on nothing but smoke and mirrors.

Ahchee
3 pp · humor; satire-parody
AhcheeMudheadVonnieBetsy

In this three-page romp, Ahchee gets mixed up with counterfeit money while trying to scrape together cash for the graduation dance—and his misadventures snowball when Mudhead's schemes to help land Vonnie in jail instead. As the police close in and loyalties get tested, Ahchee and his friends scramble to set things right before the big night, with plenty of sight gags and teen-humor chaos along the way.

Your Snoopin' Reporter
2 pp · humor; satire-parody

Ever wonder what lengths a reporter will go to dig up a juicy scoop? "Your Snoopin' Reporter" follows the outrageous tactics of yellow journalism's finest—from Wilbur Pinchell posing as a hatrack to Luella Persons disguising herself as a mountain goat—as they scheme, eavesdrop, and contort their way into Hollywood's best-kept secrets. It's a loving (and hilarious) roast of gossip columnists and their nose-for-news, packed with the kind of over-the-top gags that make Zany such a treasure.

The Katzenpajama Kids
2 pp · humor; satire-parody

These lovable Low-Dutch comic kids head off for a picnic outing, but their mischievous discovery—a stick of missing dynamite—sets off a chain of slapstick chaos that leaves everyone catching heat, especially Papa when the kids are blamed for the mayhem. As Hans and Fritz scramble to escape a beating and survive in the woods, they raid the Professor's mysterious jam to stay fed, only to discover the concoction has some very unexpected side effects.

Buck Dogers
1 pp · humor; satire-parody
Steve Canyou
1 pp · humor; satire-parody
Zany Brainbusters
2 pp · humor; satire-parody
Abbie'n Splats
2 pp · humor; satire-parody
Big Ben Built
2 pp · humor; satire-parody
Sure-Fire-7-Day-Reducing-Diet
2 pp · humor; satire-parody

A hapless dieter follows an outrageous seven-day reducing plan that trades calorie-counting for increasingly absurd physical misadventures—from dog attacks to ink spills to run-ins with a boxer. This 1959 humor story from *Zany* #3 is pure slapstick satire, promising results through chaos rather than sense. Follow the regime faithfully, and you'll definitely lose weight—along with most of your dignity.

Wherever there's a Man...
1 pp · humor; satire-parody
Eliminate Your Skin Worries!
1 pp · humor; satire-parody

A young woman with a laundry list of beauty troubles discovers the solution in Angle Touché, a revolutionary makeup claiming to deliver a glow that truly lasts—courtesy of a secret formula that's a bit more industrial-strength than your average cosmetic. This 1959 satire pokes merciless fun at the outrageous promises of vintage beauty advertising, complete with tongue-in-cheek product specs that range from a cement-like finish to a two-inch-diameter "drop" dispenser.

This Man Is Lucky!
1 pp · humor; satire-parody
New Polka Dot Toothpaste with Magic Polka Dots
1 pp · humor; satire-parody
Mavertrick
3 pp · humor; satire-parody

Mavertrick, the smooth-talking card sharp at the center of Zany's affectionate send-up of TV's adult Westerns, finds himself cornered when Mike Blarney—a righteous gambler devoted to exposing cheaters—confronts him with evidence of a crime. As Mavertrick scrambles to talk his way out of trouble, the story flashes back to reveal the roots of his cunning ways. It's a three-page romp that spoofs the dramatic pretensions of the cowboy serials while keeping the laughs rolling.

Steve Canyou
1 pp · humor; satire-parody
Limited Warfare
2 pp · humor; satire-parody · pencils Friedman (signed Friedman) · inks Friedman
People Are Humorous
2 pp · humor; satire-parody

Art Linkladder, your zany master of ceremonies, invites Mrs. Ira Irawaddy from Wintoosa, Nebraska to participate in a contest aimed at proving that people are humorous—all she has to do is close the door on a spiked iron mummy for a bushel of money. What could possibly go wrong when the stage crew makes a crucial mistake with the props?

Mansnake the Magician
2 pp · humor; satire-parody
Untitled story
1 pp · humor; satire-parody
Fanny Hill
0 pp · humor; satire-parody
Fanny Hill

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