Mad #243

Synopsis

Last $1.00 issue. Cover art by Richard Williams. "Stuporman ZZZ," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Superman III," a computer genius turns Stuporman evil at the whim of a corrupt businessman. "Don Martin's Superman III Out-Takes," script and art by Don Martin. "Cosmetics for Kids," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Cosmetic products to make children seem older. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by by Dave Berg; A cynical look at dealing with breaking the ice, birthday presents, playing golf, remaining neutral, serving dinner, excuses, new cars, employees, communication, jogging, volunteering, doctors, dating and coming home late. "The Mad School of Parenting," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Course booklet outlining various courses of study in parenting. "Talking Cars of the Future," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.; The potential problems created by cars that can speak are outlined. "If Certain Celebrities Married...What Would Their Children be Like," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; Depicting the children of unusual pairings and the traits those children would display. "Amending the Rule Books to Cover Sportscasters," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; Rules designed to curb excessive behavior in the announcing booth. "The Book of Mad," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Rickard; Bob Clark; Pau Coker Jr.; Jack Davis; George Woodbridge; Dave Berg; and Don Martin. "Don Martin's Return of the Jedi Out-Takes," script and art by Don Martin. "T.J. Shnooker," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.