Cracked Digest

Globe Communications’ Cracked Digest (1986–1987) offered a compact, five-issue dose of the magazine’s signature satirical humor, repackaging classic parody and gag strips in a digest-sized format. The series leaned heavily on the talents of Bill Ward, who both wrote and drew for the title, alongside regular contributions from artists John Severin and Don Orehek. Though short-lived, it stands as a neat, period-specific artifact of mid-80s newsstand comedy, preserving the irreverent spirit of Cracked for readers on the go.