Not Just a Classic Issue, MAD #115 (December 1967) Predicted the Future
OnHome to one of the iconic TV parodies, ‘Star Blecch,’ December 1967’s MAD #115 also features a couple examples of surprising prognostication.
Category: Comic Reviews
MAD #346 Has Its Claws Out For Pat Buchanan, Newt Gingrich and a Pre-Coming Out Ellen DeGeneres
OnIn MAD #346 from June 1996, the lead parody is a spoof of ‘Ellen’ BEFORE Ellen DeGeneres came out, along with a look at ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus.’
The Ongoing Manga Yotsuba&! Is The Most Delightful Comic You’ll Ever Read
OnThe slice-of-life manga Yotsuba&! is an utterly delightful look at a single father raising his adopted 5-year-old daughter.
Mike Rosen’s ‘Firebrat’ Delves Into Christmas Lore For a Compelling Horror Tale For All Ages
OnThe latest graphic novel from Mike Rosen, ‘Firebrat,’ is all about the True Meaning of Christmas, which includes Zwarte Piet, the Yule Cat and more.
Ben Passmore’s ‘Your Black Friend and Other Strangers’ Is a Must-Read Collection
OnThe new collection ‘Your Black Friend and Other Strangers’ by Ben Passmore is deeply political without being preachy, and occasionally pretty dang funny.
With a Little Help From Superduperman, Mad #4 Was the Fledgling Comic’s Breakout Issue
OnThough the first three issues were setting the stage, it was Mad #4 that was the first big hit, thanks to the first direct comic parody, ‘Superduperman.’
Though Overall a Step Backward, Mad #3 Does Feature a Classic Story in ‘V-Vampires!’
OnThough Mad #2 was an early triumph, Mad #3 feels like a step backward with weak stories and jokes, though it still features a classic in ‘V-Vampires!’
No Sophomore Slump Here as MAD #2 Continues With the Strongest Elements of #1
OnFor those playing along, MAD #2 comes — surprisingly — right after MAD #1 and it’s a continuation of the promise made by the last half of that first issue.
Shintaro Kago’s Latest, ‘Dementia 21,’ Is Hilarious and Surprisingly Accessible
OnFantagraphics recently released ‘Dementia 21’ by ero-guro nansensu artist Shintaro Kago, and the book is an outstanding introduction to Kago’s world.
The First Issue of The Nib’s Print Magazine Is a Beautifully Made Collection of Comics About Death
OnThe Nib #1 just came out this month, and it’s a beautifully curated look at death, combining outstanding design and great comics.