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Sick (1961) comic books 1963

  • Issue #26
    Sick (1961) 26


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    Stories and art by Jack Davis, Angelo Torres, Arnoldo Franchioni, Vic Martin, and Dee Caruso. Sometimes listed as Vol. 4 No. 4. One of the more successful MAD mimics, created by comics legend Joe Simon, featuring an array of comedic talent. Crestwood/Feature was the first of several publishers. A parody of James Bond, featuring art by future MAD artist Angelo Torres. Sick asks if the US is losing Vietnam (in the first year of the Vietnam War). Soviet premier Khrushchev gets a little too deep into wet cement. Plus stories with art by MAD legend Jack Davis. Ian Fleming's James Bond; Columbus: Was He a Lush?; Army Fights Caracas Jailbreak; Indian Nuts and Flying Subs; Quintuplets; Germ Warfare; The Great Escape; Bank Job; Mrs. Robin Hood; Building Watchers; Look Who's Talking; Bo Reargard; Interview with Madame Nhu; Is the U.S. Losing Viet Nam to the Vietnamese?; Fourth Annual Sick Awards; Anacin Commercial; Sick Swifties; I Should Live So Long; Branca's Bullpen; A Good Impression; Commercials and Doctor Shows. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.