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Long-winded reviews of film parodies that appeared in MAD, Cracked, even the occasional Crazy
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In Home Alone 1990 when Kevin crashes down on the shelves you can see MAD Magazine Card Game 1979 one of my very favorites I own two copies, been playing it since grade school.
December 15, 2024 at 1:15 AM
In Home Alone 1990 when Kevin crashes down on the shelves you can see MAD Magazine Card Game 1979 one of my very favorites I own two copies, been playing it since grade school.
Home A-groan
MAD #303, June 1991
Written by Stan Hart
Art by Sam Vivano
Visually arresting, but doesn't attempt anything new or creative. Too many stock, corny jokes that feel disconnected from the source material.
MAD #303, June 1991
Written by Stan Hart
Art by Sam Vivano
Visually arresting, but doesn't attempt anything new or creative. Too many stock, corny jokes that feel disconnected from the source material.
December 13, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Home A-groan
MAD #303, June 1991
Written by Stan Hart
Art by Sam Vivano
Visually arresting, but doesn't attempt anything new or creative. Too many stock, corny jokes that feel disconnected from the source material.
MAD #303, June 1991
Written by Stan Hart
Art by Sam Vivano
Visually arresting, but doesn't attempt anything new or creative. Too many stock, corny jokes that feel disconnected from the source material.
The Santa Clod
Cracked #298, May 1995
Written by Andy Simmons
Art by John Severin
Because they aimed for a younger audience, Cracked often parodied Disney films that MAD ignored. Like this spoof, they were usually juvenile, unsophisticated, and broad enough to appeal to small children.
Cracked #298, May 1995
Written by Andy Simmons
Art by John Severin
Because they aimed for a younger audience, Cracked often parodied Disney films that MAD ignored. Like this spoof, they were usually juvenile, unsophisticated, and broad enough to appeal to small children.
December 13, 2024 at 9:21 PM
The Santa Clod
Cracked #298, May 1995
Written by Andy Simmons
Art by John Severin
Because they aimed for a younger audience, Cracked often parodied Disney films that MAD ignored. Like this spoof, they were usually juvenile, unsophisticated, and broad enough to appeal to small children.
Cracked #298, May 1995
Written by Andy Simmons
Art by John Severin
Because they aimed for a younger audience, Cracked often parodied Disney films that MAD ignored. Like this spoof, they were usually juvenile, unsophisticated, and broad enough to appeal to small children.
Grumblins
Cracked #209, January 1985
Written by George Gladir
Art by John Severin
Repeats many of the same jokes as the film it's spoofing, but doesn't pack nearly the same satirical wallop. Fun for fans of the movie or Severin's art, but there's little else here to recommend.
Cracked #209, January 1985
Written by George Gladir
Art by John Severin
Repeats many of the same jokes as the film it's spoofing, but doesn't pack nearly the same satirical wallop. Fun for fans of the movie or Severin's art, but there's little else here to recommend.
December 13, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Grumblins
Cracked #209, January 1985
Written by George Gladir
Art by John Severin
Repeats many of the same jokes as the film it's spoofing, but doesn't pack nearly the same satirical wallop. Fun for fans of the movie or Severin's art, but there's little else here to recommend.
Cracked #209, January 1985
Written by George Gladir
Art by John Severin
Repeats many of the same jokes as the film it's spoofing, but doesn't pack nearly the same satirical wallop. Fun for fans of the movie or Severin's art, but there's little else here to recommend.
Tried Hard 2: Tried Harder
Cracked #259, December 1990
Written by George Gladir
Art by John Severin
A real showcase for Severin, who spares no effort detailing large crowds or the instruments in an airplane cockpit, but the jokes are weak and spread too thin.
Cracked #259, December 1990
Written by George Gladir
Art by John Severin
A real showcase for Severin, who spares no effort detailing large crowds or the instruments in an airplane cockpit, but the jokes are weak and spread too thin.
December 13, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Tried Hard 2: Tried Harder
Cracked #259, December 1990
Written by George Gladir
Art by John Severin
A real showcase for Severin, who spares no effort detailing large crowds or the instruments in an airplane cockpit, but the jokes are weak and spread too thin.
Cracked #259, December 1990
Written by George Gladir
Art by John Severin
A real showcase for Severin, who spares no effort detailing large crowds or the instruments in an airplane cockpit, but the jokes are weak and spread too thin.
A Listless Story
MAD #5, February 2019
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Tom Richmond
A shining example for future MAD parodies to follow. The decision to lampoon an older film was inspired, resulting in gags that are sharper and more thoughtful than the magazine's topical spoofs.
MAD #5, February 2019
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Tom Richmond
A shining example for future MAD parodies to follow. The decision to lampoon an older film was inspired, resulting in gags that are sharper and more thoughtful than the magazine's topical spoofs.
December 12, 2024 at 7:27 PM
A Listless Story
MAD #5, February 2019
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Tom Richmond
A shining example for future MAD parodies to follow. The decision to lampoon an older film was inspired, resulting in gags that are sharper and more thoughtful than the magazine's topical spoofs.
MAD #5, February 2019
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Tom Richmond
A shining example for future MAD parodies to follow. The decision to lampoon an older film was inspired, resulting in gags that are sharper and more thoughtful than the magazine's topical spoofs.
The Santa Clod
Cracked #298, May 1995
Written by Andy Simmons
Art by John Severin
Severin's ability to capture a celebrity's likeness is uncanny, but most float in panels with empty backgrounds. While still impressive, his work isn't as ambitious as it was in the 1960s and 1970s.
Cracked #298, May 1995
Written by Andy Simmons
Art by John Severin
Severin's ability to capture a celebrity's likeness is uncanny, but most float in panels with empty backgrounds. While still impressive, his work isn't as ambitious as it was in the 1960s and 1970s.
December 12, 2024 at 6:55 PM
The Santa Clod
Cracked #298, May 1995
Written by Andy Simmons
Art by John Severin
Severin's ability to capture a celebrity's likeness is uncanny, but most float in panels with empty backgrounds. While still impressive, his work isn't as ambitious as it was in the 1960s and 1970s.
Cracked #298, May 1995
Written by Andy Simmons
Art by John Severin
Severin's ability to capture a celebrity's likeness is uncanny, but most float in panels with empty backgrounds. While still impressive, his work isn't as ambitious as it was in the 1960s and 1970s.
Frightbore Before Christmas
Cracked Monster Party #35, Spring 1997
Written by Lou Silverstone
Art by Garry Fields
Only mildly amusing. Lacks the slick professionalism and rapid-fire delivery of MAD's parodies, but interesting to see a spoof produced before the film became a cultural touchstone.
Cracked Monster Party #35, Spring 1997
Written by Lou Silverstone
Art by Garry Fields
Only mildly amusing. Lacks the slick professionalism and rapid-fire delivery of MAD's parodies, but interesting to see a spoof produced before the film became a cultural touchstone.
December 12, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Frightbore Before Christmas
Cracked Monster Party #35, Spring 1997
Written by Lou Silverstone
Art by Garry Fields
Only mildly amusing. Lacks the slick professionalism and rapid-fire delivery of MAD's parodies, but interesting to see a spoof produced before the film became a cultural touchstone.
Cracked Monster Party #35, Spring 1997
Written by Lou Silverstone
Art by Garry Fields
Only mildly amusing. Lacks the slick professionalism and rapid-fire delivery of MAD's parodies, but interesting to see a spoof produced before the film became a cultural touchstone.
Home A-groan 2: Loot in New York
MAD #318, April 1993
Written by Dick DeBartolo
Art by Mort Drucker
Like the movie, this spoof feels rushed into production, and isn't as entertaining as its predecessor. Still has some chuckles, and Drucker's more experimental than usual with his grey-scale shading.
MAD #318, April 1993
Written by Dick DeBartolo
Art by Mort Drucker
Like the movie, this spoof feels rushed into production, and isn't as entertaining as its predecessor. Still has some chuckles, and Drucker's more experimental than usual with his grey-scale shading.
December 12, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Home A-groan 2: Loot in New York
MAD #318, April 1993
Written by Dick DeBartolo
Art by Mort Drucker
Like the movie, this spoof feels rushed into production, and isn't as entertaining as its predecessor. Still has some chuckles, and Drucker's more experimental than usual with his grey-scale shading.
MAD #318, April 1993
Written by Dick DeBartolo
Art by Mort Drucker
Like the movie, this spoof feels rushed into production, and isn't as entertaining as its predecessor. Still has some chuckles, and Drucker's more experimental than usual with his grey-scale shading.
Home A-groan
MAD #303, June 1991
Written by Stan Hart
Art by Sam Vivano
This breezy, lightweight spoof was obviously written to appeal to the movie's young fanbase. There are some clever gags, but few that are critical or disparaging. Vivano's rounded style is a perfect match for the material.
MAD #303, June 1991
Written by Stan Hart
Art by Sam Vivano
This breezy, lightweight spoof was obviously written to appeal to the movie's young fanbase. There are some clever gags, but few that are critical or disparaging. Vivano's rounded style is a perfect match for the material.
December 12, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Home A-groan
MAD #303, June 1991
Written by Stan Hart
Art by Sam Vivano
This breezy, lightweight spoof was obviously written to appeal to the movie's young fanbase. There are some clever gags, but few that are critical or disparaging. Vivano's rounded style is a perfect match for the material.
MAD #303, June 1991
Written by Stan Hart
Art by Sam Vivano
This breezy, lightweight spoof was obviously written to appeal to the movie's young fanbase. There are some clever gags, but few that are critical or disparaging. Vivano's rounded style is a perfect match for the material.
A Listless Story
MAD #5, February 2019
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Tom Richmond
Another triumph from Devlin and Richmond, with an excellent balance of sharp social commentary and absurd silliness. There is nothing slapdash about this — it feels thoughtfully considered and carefully crafted.
MAD #5, February 2019
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Tom Richmond
Another triumph from Devlin and Richmond, with an excellent balance of sharp social commentary and absurd silliness. There is nothing slapdash about this — it feels thoughtfully considered and carefully crafted.
December 11, 2024 at 2:31 PM
A Listless Story
MAD #5, February 2019
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Tom Richmond
Another triumph from Devlin and Richmond, with an excellent balance of sharp social commentary and absurd silliness. There is nothing slapdash about this — it feels thoughtfully considered and carefully crafted.
MAD #5, February 2019
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Tom Richmond
Another triumph from Devlin and Richmond, with an excellent balance of sharp social commentary and absurd silliness. There is nothing slapdash about this — it feels thoughtfully considered and carefully crafted.
The Santa Clod
Cracked #298, May 1995
Written by Andy Simmons
Art by John Severin
A few chuckles aside, this ho-hum parody is weighed down by too many easy, obvious jokes. John Severin's work is impeccable, making excellent use of the snowy night sky to fill the panels.
Cracked #298, May 1995
Written by Andy Simmons
Art by John Severin
A few chuckles aside, this ho-hum parody is weighed down by too many easy, obvious jokes. John Severin's work is impeccable, making excellent use of the snowy night sky to fill the panels.
December 11, 2024 at 2:11 PM
The Santa Clod
Cracked #298, May 1995
Written by Andy Simmons
Art by John Severin
A few chuckles aside, this ho-hum parody is weighed down by too many easy, obvious jokes. John Severin's work is impeccable, making excellent use of the snowy night sky to fill the panels.
Cracked #298, May 1995
Written by Andy Simmons
Art by John Severin
A few chuckles aside, this ho-hum parody is weighed down by too many easy, obvious jokes. John Severin's work is impeccable, making excellent use of the snowy night sky to fill the panels.
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The Shiner
(written by Larry Siegel / Angelo Torres art)
Mad #221 March 1981
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(written by Larry Siegel / Angelo Torres art)
Mad #221 March 1981
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December 11, 2024 at 12:12 PM
The Shiner
(written by Larry Siegel / Angelo Torres art)
Mad #221 March 1981
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(written by Larry Siegel / Angelo Torres art)
Mad #221 March 1981
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Harry Plodder and the Torture of the Fanbase
MAD #480, August 2007
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Tom Richmond
"Every panel is densely layered with jokes... Devlin wrote all of the Harry Potter film parodies, and this is arguably the best of the bunch."
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MAD #480, August 2007
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Tom Richmond
"Every panel is densely layered with jokes... Devlin wrote all of the Harry Potter film parodies, and this is arguably the best of the bunch."
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December 10, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Harry Plodder and the Torture of the Fanbase
MAD #480, August 2007
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Tom Richmond
"Every panel is densely layered with jokes... Devlin wrote all of the Harry Potter film parodies, and this is arguably the best of the bunch."
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MAD #480, August 2007
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Tom Richmond
"Every panel is densely layered with jokes... Devlin wrote all of the Harry Potter film parodies, and this is arguably the best of the bunch."
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Harry Plodder Has Gotta Retire
MAD #460, December 2005
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Hermann Mejía
"This spoof was clearly produced before the make-up design for Voldemort was finalized, as the character is simply portrayed as a mysterious cloaked figure."
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MAD #460, December 2005
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Hermann Mejía
"This spoof was clearly produced before the make-up design for Voldemort was finalized, as the character is simply portrayed as a mysterious cloaked figure."
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December 10, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Harry Plodder Has Gotta Retire
MAD #460, December 2005
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Hermann Mejía
"This spoof was clearly produced before the make-up design for Voldemort was finalized, as the character is simply portrayed as a mysterious cloaked figure."
boxd.it/3g0JFr
MAD #460, December 2005
Written by Desmond Devlin
Art by Hermann Mejía
"This spoof was clearly produced before the make-up design for Voldemort was finalized, as the character is simply portrayed as a mysterious cloaked figure."
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The Faketrix Retarded
MAD #433, September 2003
Written by Arnie Kogen
Art by Hermann Mejía
"Mejía’s eye-catching use of watercolour really makes this spoof stand out. His unique style exists at the crossroads where high art, graffiti, and cartooning intersect..."
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MAD #433, September 2003
Written by Arnie Kogen
Art by Hermann Mejía
"Mejía’s eye-catching use of watercolour really makes this spoof stand out. His unique style exists at the crossroads where high art, graffiti, and cartooning intersect..."
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December 10, 2024 at 3:52 PM
The Faketrix Retarded
MAD #433, September 2003
Written by Arnie Kogen
Art by Hermann Mejía
"Mejía’s eye-catching use of watercolour really makes this spoof stand out. His unique style exists at the crossroads where high art, graffiti, and cartooning intersect..."
boxd.it/7VFEHv
MAD #433, September 2003
Written by Arnie Kogen
Art by Hermann Mejía
"Mejía’s eye-catching use of watercolour really makes this spoof stand out. His unique style exists at the crossroads where high art, graffiti, and cartooning intersect..."
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Untrue Spies
MAD #333, January 1995
Written by Stan Hart
Art by Tom Bunk
"This is an excellent spoof, with some clever gags and sumptuous art. It exemplifies a modern take on the zany, madcap energy that MAD perfected in the 1950s."
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MAD #333, January 1995
Written by Stan Hart
Art by Tom Bunk
"This is an excellent spoof, with some clever gags and sumptuous art. It exemplifies a modern take on the zany, madcap energy that MAD perfected in the 1950s."
boxd.it/7oR9PP
December 9, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Untrue Spies
MAD #333, January 1995
Written by Stan Hart
Art by Tom Bunk
"This is an excellent spoof, with some clever gags and sumptuous art. It exemplifies a modern take on the zany, madcap energy that MAD perfected in the 1950s."
boxd.it/7oR9PP
MAD #333, January 1995
Written by Stan Hart
Art by Tom Bunk
"This is an excellent spoof, with some clever gags and sumptuous art. It exemplifies a modern take on the zany, madcap energy that MAD perfected in the 1950s."
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Premedator
Cracked #233, January 1988
Written by Robert Loren Fleming
Art by Bill Wray
"A spectacular visual treat... The spirited artwork pairs with potent writing to perfectly embellish the film’s macho excess... A phenomenal spoof, one of the best Cracked ever published."
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Cracked #233, January 1988
Written by Robert Loren Fleming
Art by Bill Wray
"A spectacular visual treat... The spirited artwork pairs with potent writing to perfectly embellish the film’s macho excess... A phenomenal spoof, one of the best Cracked ever published."
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December 9, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Premedator
Cracked #233, January 1988
Written by Robert Loren Fleming
Art by Bill Wray
"A spectacular visual treat... The spirited artwork pairs with potent writing to perfectly embellish the film’s macho excess... A phenomenal spoof, one of the best Cracked ever published."
boxd.it/4RKnYf
Cracked #233, January 1988
Written by Robert Loren Fleming
Art by Bill Wray
"A spectacular visual treat... The spirited artwork pairs with potent writing to perfectly embellish the film’s macho excess... A phenomenal spoof, one of the best Cracked ever published."
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20,000 Leaks Under the Sea
Panic #11, October/November 1955
Written by Jack Mendelsohn
Art by Wallace Wood
"Panic is barely remembered today, except as an odd footnote in MAD's history... This mediocre spoof showcases the slapdash work that characterized their final issues."
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Panic #11, October/November 1955
Written by Jack Mendelsohn
Art by Wallace Wood
"Panic is barely remembered today, except as an odd footnote in MAD's history... This mediocre spoof showcases the slapdash work that characterized their final issues."
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December 9, 2024 at 1:37 PM
20,000 Leaks Under the Sea
Panic #11, October/November 1955
Written by Jack Mendelsohn
Art by Wallace Wood
"Panic is barely remembered today, except as an odd footnote in MAD's history... This mediocre spoof showcases the slapdash work that characterized their final issues."
boxd.it/4uAw65
Panic #11, October/November 1955
Written by Jack Mendelsohn
Art by Wallace Wood
"Panic is barely remembered today, except as an odd footnote in MAD's history... This mediocre spoof showcases the slapdash work that characterized their final issues."
boxd.it/4uAw65
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Making horror movies the MAD Magazine way
December 9, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Making horror movies the MAD Magazine way
It’s been heartening to see so much positivity and excitement around this. People still love MAD, and it’s not just nostalgia, it’s that the “usual gang of idiots” are still insulting authority and mocking the status quo.
December 9, 2024 at 1:45 AM
It’s been heartening to see so much positivity and excitement around this. People still love MAD, and it’s not just nostalgia, it’s that the “usual gang of idiots” are still insulting authority and mocking the status quo.
A Crockwork Lemon
MAD #159, June 1973
Written by Stan Hart
Art by George Woodbridge
"Unpleasant and distasteful... This parody is full impressive work from Woodbridge, but frustratingly, much of that art (especially the last few pages) is soiled by literal puddles of puke."
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MAD #159, June 1973
Written by Stan Hart
Art by George Woodbridge
"Unpleasant and distasteful... This parody is full impressive work from Woodbridge, but frustratingly, much of that art (especially the last few pages) is soiled by literal puddles of puke."
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December 6, 2024 at 5:18 PM
A Crockwork Lemon
MAD #159, June 1973
Written by Stan Hart
Art by George Woodbridge
"Unpleasant and distasteful... This parody is full impressive work from Woodbridge, but frustratingly, much of that art (especially the last few pages) is soiled by literal puddles of puke."
boxd.it/4CzjjZ
MAD #159, June 1973
Written by Stan Hart
Art by George Woodbridge
"Unpleasant and distasteful... This parody is full impressive work from Woodbridge, but frustratingly, much of that art (especially the last few pages) is soiled by literal puddles of puke."
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some covers stand out for me
#159 June 1973
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Norman Mingo (courtesy Heritage Auctions)
#159 June 1973
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Norman Mingo (courtesy Heritage Auctions)
December 6, 2024 at 2:08 PM
some covers stand out for me
#159 June 1973
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Norman Mingo (courtesy Heritage Auctions)
#159 June 1973
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Norman Mingo (courtesy Heritage Auctions)
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A Crock O' Blip! Now
(written by Larry Siegel / Mort Drucker art)
Mad #215 June 1980
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(written by Larry Siegel / Mort Drucker art)
Mad #215 June 1980
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December 6, 2024 at 12:52 PM
A Crock O' Blip! Now
(written by Larry Siegel / Mort Drucker art)
Mad #215 June 1980
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(written by Larry Siegel / Mort Drucker art)
Mad #215 June 1980
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For The Birds
MAD #82, October 1963
Written by Arnie Kogen
Art by Mort Drucker
Additional Material by Lou Silverstone
"This parody treats Hedren very poorly... Kogen and Silverstone are dismissive of her in a way that reads more hostile than MAD’s regular lighthearted teasing."
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MAD #82, October 1963
Written by Arnie Kogen
Art by Mort Drucker
Additional Material by Lou Silverstone
"This parody treats Hedren very poorly... Kogen and Silverstone are dismissive of her in a way that reads more hostile than MAD’s regular lighthearted teasing."
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December 6, 2024 at 5:04 PM
For The Birds
MAD #82, October 1963
Written by Arnie Kogen
Art by Mort Drucker
Additional Material by Lou Silverstone
"This parody treats Hedren very poorly... Kogen and Silverstone are dismissive of her in a way that reads more hostile than MAD’s regular lighthearted teasing."
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MAD #82, October 1963
Written by Arnie Kogen
Art by Mort Drucker
Additional Material by Lou Silverstone
"This parody treats Hedren very poorly... Kogen and Silverstone are dismissive of her in a way that reads more hostile than MAD’s regular lighthearted teasing."
boxd.it/1OoioV